Major in Mathematics
CLU's math graduates find employment in a number of industries, including engineering, actuarial science, education, business, computer science, finance, and the natural sciences. They're also accepted for graduate study at many top U.S. universities.
A degree in mathematics is an excellent means of preparation for post-college years, whether a student intends to work in business or industry, teach, or pursue graduate studies. At CLU we provide a broad and challenging program designed to develop fundamental skills and to prepare students for lifelong learning.
The program features small classes with an emphasis on faculty-student interaction, classroom technology to facilitate learning, computer labs for student exploration and discovery, and a focus on interdisciplinary applications. Faculty mentors assist students in reaching their academic and career goals. Students are challenged to explore the many facets of mathematics and its applications through creative and critical thinking. Free tutoring for lower division courses is provided in the math lab; the lab also serves as a study and resource area for majors.
The faculty encourage students to apply their mathematical knowledge by participating in internships, carrying out independent projects, and tutoring in the math lab. Students synthesize and extend their mathematical experiences in the senior capstone course. Other opportunities include participating in paid summer research programs across the nation, spending a semester studying mathematics abroad, preparing for and competing in national mathematics-related contests, and preparing posters and presentations for seminars and regional or national conferences.
Employers in the public and private sectors seek generalists with critical thinking skills who are capable of adapting to a wide variety of situations. Graduates in mathematics are prepared in this manner and can work in many career fields. These include computer science, engineering, actuarial science, education, business, finance and the natural sciences. Along with finding excellent employment opportunities, CLU math majors have also been accepted for graduate studies at top universities throughout the United States.
Program Requirements
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Faculty
Christopher E Brown, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Nathan Carlson, Ph.D
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Karrolyne Fogel, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Michael Gagliardo, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Ralph Gomez
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Hala K. King, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Contact the Department
Mathematics
California Lutheran University
60 W. Olsen Rd. #3750
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Department Chair:
Karrolyne Fogel
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