Bethany College Mathematics One Sheet

MATHEMATICS

Mathematics at Bethany College is both an excellent complement to other programs and a rich field of study on its own. The critical thinking, problem solving, and quantitative reasoning skills learned here serve Bethanians well as productive members of the world in which they immerse themselves upon graduation.

In addition to a solid understanding in the foundations of computational and proofbased mathematics, our major provides in its track options a strong opportunity for students to apply their skills to actuarial sciences, computer science, economics, physics, and pure mathematics. Research, presentation, and internship experiences are available to all mathematics majors. If you’re interested in another field, mathematics pairs naturally as a supplementary minor or double major.

Our graduates have gone on to successful careers in financial institutions, engineering, information solutions, and postgraduate research.

ABOUT BETHANY COLLEGE

Bethany College, founded in 1840, is the oldest private college in West Virginia. The Bethany experience focuses on academic excellence in the area of liberal arts and prepares future leaders for a lifetime of work and a life of significance.

Our campus is located on 1,300 beautiful acres in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, just one mile from Pennsylvania and five miles from Ohio. Bethany is served by Pittsburgh International Airport, just 45 minutes from campus. The College is located 39 miles from downtown Pittsburgh, 22 miles from Washington, Pa., and 14 miles from Wheeling.

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Majors & Minors:

Mathematics (Major, Minor)

Mathematics & Economics (Dual Major)

Mathematics-Physics (Track)

Mathematics-Computer Science (Track)

Mathematics-Actuarial Science (Track)

What Can You Do with a Degree in Mathematics?

Actuarial Sciences (enterprise risk management, risk analysis, and modeling)

Computing Sciences (cybersecurity, information technology, and programming)

Government (defense and security agencies, science policy commissions)

Education (at all grade levels PK-20)

Marketing (institutional research, nonprofit market share analysis)

Project Management

Data Analytics

Engineering

Finance Law

OppOrtunities & innOvatiOn

Student Opportunities

Join Kappa Mu Epsilon, the national mathematics honor society (West Virginia Alpha chapter), and the Math & Computer Science Club to connect with peers who share your interests. Participate in weekly game nights, Math/Science Day competitions for area schools, and field trips to destinations such as the Museum of Math, the Smithsonian, and NASA facilities, all designed to expand your learning and foster a strong sense of community.

Hands-On Experience

At Bethany, you’ll experience hands-on learning through summer research and internships, with additional opportunities available during the academic year. Students have completed placements at organizations such as NASA - Goddard Space Flight Center; Orrick, Herrington, & Sutcliffe, LLP; Human Engineering Research Laboratories; The Walt Disney Company; Wolfe, LLC; II-VI Incorporated; Westlake Chemicals; Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Environmental Health at University of Cincinnati; and Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates at West Virginia University.

Graduate Accomplishments

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Recent graduates hold lucrative positions in government and industry with organizations such as the European Union, Verizon, Allstate, the Department of Defense, the United States Navy, and Chesapeake Energy. Others have pursued fulfilling teaching careers in school districts across West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, Montana, and California. Many have also continued their education in challenging graduate programs, including Ph.D. studies in chemistry, physics, and mathematics at West Virginia University, as well as master’s programs at Marshall University, WVU, Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Pittsburgh, and other leading institutions.

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