Our department features an effective learning environment with close interactions
between students and our knowledgeable faculty in addition to opportunities for undergraduate
research and internships. Our students have options of a Mathematics major as well as concentrations within
Actuarial Science, Mathematics Education, or Statistics that prepare them for a variety
of career possibilities or for graduate study in mathematics.
The knowledgeable and friendly faculty of the Department of Mathematics at Austin
Peay are dedicated to providing a quality education in mathematics. Students pursuing
a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mathematics may choose from four options: Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Statistics, and Actuarial Science. In addition, licensed teachers can pursue an advanced degree in Curriculum and Instruction
with a Mathematics Concentration. We also have three minors in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, and Applied Statistics.
We offer several master's degree programs: both an M.S. and PSM degrees inPredictive Analyticsand Mathematical Finance, and an M.S. in Mathematics Instruction.
The study of mathematics enhances critical thinking skills and provides an excellent
background for a career in most any field, including science, engineering, education,
law, and medicine. Let the Mathematics faculty at Austin Peay help you prepare for
the career of your choice!
Opportunity for Students Interested in Actuarial Science:
Our department will provide reimbursement to six full-time students for successfully passing preliminary actuarial exams P or FM. The reimbursement amount
is $200 per student. The full-time student must take and pass exams P or FM held by
Society of Actuaries/ Casualty Actuarial Society during the 2020-2021 academic year.
Please contact Drs. Jennifer Yantz, or Sumen Sen for more details.
Malori Cloys
Alumni and Grad Student
I can honestly say that studying mathematics has been such a wonderful and fulfilling
experience so far. My professors and my peers in the Math department have made a huge
impact on my success during my time at APSU.
Sara Grey
Senior
Before transferring to APSU I had so much doubt in my ability to pursue a degree in
Math. But everyone in this department has helped me build my confidence and made me
feel like I'm on the right path! I know my academic success would not be possible
without this encouraging community of professors and peers.
Isamar Rachal
Alumni (2019)
The experience I’ve had with the faculty members of Austin Peay’s math department
has been phenomenal. Everyone I’ve encountered has been helpful and encouraging throughout
my journey. They are part of the reason for my success and I’m proud to be part of
such an amazing institution.
Kindyl King
Alumni (2018)
The research experience I have gained at APSU could not be matched by any other university.
Austin Peay provided me multiple opportunities to do interesting research, to present
my work at conferences, and to work with very knowledgeable professors to publish
papers.
Emily Stark
Alumni (2017)
I have been able to accomplish things at APSU that wouldn't have been possible without
the overwhelming support of the math department, between the funding to study abroad
and present research at conferences, writing countless letters of recommendation,
and simply being a source of constant encouragement.
Angeline Rinehart
Alumnus and Grad Student
I've been pushed out of my comfort zone and accomplished things I didn't previously
think I could do through the constant support and encouragement from my professors
and fellow students while here at APSU. I am confident that the knowledge and skills
that I've acquired is preparing me for the next step of going to graduate school.
Kara Underwood
Senior
I am so thankful for my professors in this department pushing me to be the best I
can be. They truly care about their students and want them to succeed. Everyday I
come to school, I know I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be.
Student Spotlight
Sara Grey
Mathematics Education Major
Class of 2021
In the 2019-2020 Wintermester term, Sara travelled with five
other students and math professor Jackie Vogel to Jamaica.
The study abroad course was for Mathematics and Political
Science students, and it gave Sara the unique and exciting
opportunity to teach a math lesson to local students in the
community of May Pen. The experience, along with her minor
in Women and Gender Issues, have propelled Sara's aspirations
of being a Secondary Mathematics teacher with a specific
interest in working with underperforming students and providing
equity to students of diverse backgrounds
What Will I Learn?
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics consists of either the Mathematics major
or three different concentrations: Mathematics Education, Statistics, and Actuarial
Science. See below for the core class requirements for the Mathematics major, which
are required classes for all concentrations, or go to ourMajors and Concentrations pagefor more information on further requirements for each concentration.
MATH 1910 - Calculus I
4
MATH 1920 - Calculus II
4
MATH 2110 - Calculus III
4
MATH 3010 - Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning
3
MATH 3450 - Linear Algebra
3
MATH 4240 - Probability
3
MATH 4450 - Mathematical Models
3
MATH 4810 - Senior Seminar
1
25 hours
What Do Math Majors Do After Graduation?
Mathematics and Statistics majors go on to pursue many different career paths:
Actuary
Computer Programmer
Engineer
Financial Analyst
Fraud Investigator
Government Statistician
High School or Middle School Math Teacher
Insurance Risk Manager
Market Research Analyst
Math Education Researcher
Math Professor at Community College or University
NSA Intelligence Officer
Operations Analyst
Software Engineer
Contact Us
Department of Mathematics and Statistics Maynard Mathematics and Computer Science Building Room 205 931-221-7833
Graduate students in our Predictive Analytics program, Olamide Arolambo and Michael
Akinola, received our 2020 GTA Excellence Award for their terrific work as TA's for
MATH 1530 and MATH 1010.
Where have APSU alumni gone?
Meet Emily Stark
Emily Stark completed her bachelor's degree at APSU in 2017 with an accomplished record
that included participating in an REU at Virginia Tech, completing a summer abroad
program in Budapest, and earning the Drane Award as the top graduating senior at APSU.
Emily is now attending graduate school at Florida Atlantic University, where she is
studying machine learning and artificial intelligence in their Cognitive Psychology
Ph.D. program.
Meet Matt Watkins
Matt Watkins graduated in 2016 after being selected for the President Research Scholars
Program, which allowed him to blend his math major and art minor through the study
of Knot Theory. He was able to present his work at the Joint Math Meetings in Atlanta.
Now Matt has enrolled in APSU's M.S. program to further his studies in Mathematical
Finance.
Meet John Garwood
John Garwood completed his B.S. in Mathematics in 2015 with a concentration in Mathematics
Education. As an undergraduate, he published research in the Electronic Journal of
Differential Equation and presented at an MAA conference in Portland, Oregon. After
being awarded an Eriksson Fellowship, John earned a M.A. in Education in Curriculum
and Instruction with a focus in secondary Mathematics in May 2017. He now teaches
at Northeast High School in Clarksville.