Welcome to the Mathematics Department

The faculty in our Department of Mathematics share the same enthusiasm for the discipline as revealed in a recent Wall Street Journal article (January 6, 2009, page D2): "It’s a lot more than just some boring subject...It’s the science of problem-solving." The article proclaims Mathematician as the Number 1 best out of the 200 rated professions. The attributes considered include work conditions, pay, and growth potential. The article states that the median annual income for mathematicians is $94,160. So, you ask "How do I become a mathematician?" Here at AASU you declare mathematics as your major, meaning you have the opportunity to take ten or more advanced level mathematics courses from us. The courses range from Abstract Algebra to Number Theory with choices being somewhat determined by which track you choose: Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Mathematics Education (leading to certification credentials for teaching in grades 6-12). Our faculty are here to prepare you for graduate school, for a job in industry (perhaps as an actuary or a statistician) or to teach in a Georgia high school. Even if you choose not to be a mathematics major, you will probably sit for an introductory course such as College Algebra or Quantitative Reasoning. In any case, you will find excellent, caring, engaging professors with a great wealth of knowledge and exciting, challenging topics to investigate.

Declare your mathematics major on S.H.I.P. now!

Dr. Lorrie Hoffman
Department Head