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Mathematics Department

Mathematics Department

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  • Prepare for a rewarding career as a math teacher or as an actuary in fields such as banking, insurance, government, or marketing.
  • The median annual salary for math teachers is about $62,000 and jobs are forecast to increase by 5% by 2031.
  • The median annual salary for actuaries is about $106,000 and jobs are forecast to increase by 21% by 2031.
source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

BACHELOR DEGREES

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Education - Mathematics, B.S.

Students can earn a bachelor’s of arts or a bachelor’s of science degree in Mathematics Education. Graduates are eligible to take the Indiana licensing exam to become math teachers for grades 5 to 12. Indiana has reciprocal licensure agreements with more than 30 states.


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ASSOCIATE DEGREES

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Education - Mathematics, A.S.

Students can earn an associate degree in Mathematics Education, preparing them to enter the University’s bachelor’s degree program in education or to transfer to another university.

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Education - Mathematics, A.A.

Students can earn an associate degree in Education-Mathematics Concentration, which prepares graduates for careers in education in grades 7-12 and for transfer to a four-year university.

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Engineering Science - Actuarial Science and Mathematics Concentration, A.A.

Students can earn an associate degree in Actuarial Science and Mathematics. Actuaries work in a variety of fields, including banking and insurance, to determine and manage risk. The program prepares students for transfer to a bachelor’s degree program. Students should check requirements of their chosen transfer institution before choosing a concentration in this program.

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Engineering Science - Actuarial Science and Mathematics Concentration, A.S. Transfer

Actuaries determine and manage risk. They work in a variety of industries, including banking, insurance, government, and marketing. The program is designed for graduates to transfer to a four year university to earn a bachelor’s degree.



OUR FACULTY

DanaLea Woehl

Professor

dwoehl [at] vinu.edu

DanaLea Woehl Professor Mathematics dwoehl@vinu.edu

Molly Schwitz

Professor

mschwitz [at] vinu.edu

Molly Schwitz Professor Mathematics mschwitz@vinu.edu

Nancy Riggs

Professor

nriggs [at] vinu.edu

Nancy Riggs Professor Mathematics nriggs@vinu.edu

Anthony Cummins

Assistant Professor

acummins [at] vinu.edu

Anthony Cummins Assistant Professor Mathematics acummins@vinu.edu

Edward Sharkus

Assistant Professor

esharkus [at] vinu.edu

Edward Sharkus Assistant Professor Mathematics esharkus@vinu.edu

Kaylee Ravellette

Assistant Professor

kravellette [at] vinu.edu

Kaylee Ravellette Assistant Professor Mathematics kravellette@vinu.edu

Stephen Brothers

Assistant Professor

sbrothers [at] vinu.edu

Stephen Brothers Assistant Professor Mathematics sbrothers@vinu.edu

William Beaman

Assistant Professor

wbeaman [at] vinu.edu

William Beaman Assistant Professor Mathematics wbeaman@vinu.edu

Guillaume Jaubert

Associate Professor

gjaubert [at] vinu.edu

Guillaume Jaubert Associate Professor Mathematics gjaubert@vinu.edu

Amanda Haag

Interim Dean

ahaag [at] vinu.edu

Amanda Haag Interim Dean Mathematics ahaag@vinu.edu