The Department of Mathematics and Statistics responds to the ever-increasing demands for the mathematical sciences in today's society by providing an integrated set of academic and research programs designed to prepare students for careers in business, industry, education, and government. The foundation for studies in the mathematical sciences is a solid high school education, preferably one with at least three and a half years of mathematics.
Programs in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics are designed to develop competence in mathematical reasoning, promote technical expertise in the mathematical sciences, and provide students with an appreciation of the diversity of mathematical science applications and career options.
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics, within the College of Science and Engineering, offers the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mathematics and the Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics and Actuarial Science. We offer cooperatively with the UMD Department of Education the Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degree for those who want to teach at the secondary level. A minor in mathematics is available for students not majoring in mathematics or statistics. The department also offers a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Applied and Computational Mathematics.