Degree Programs in Mathematics & Physics

The Department of Mathematics & Physics at Millersville University offers several undergraduate degree programs in mathematics.

While we try to ensure that our online information is accurate, you should always consult your advisor or the printed sources available in the Math Department for the most up-to-date information about degree requirements and schedule planning.

Undergraduate MAJOR Programs in mathematics

The Department of Mathematics & Physics at Millersville University offers the following four-year degrees in Mathematics:

Within each of these major programs, a student may elect the Actuarial Science Option or Statistics Option. Within the B.S. program, there is also an Option in Applied Mathematics.  Also, within each of the three programs, a student may opt to complete a Departmental Honors Thesis.

The B.A. degree program in mathematics is a flexible curriculum designed to accommodate the widest possible range of career objectives. It is structured according to the traditional liberal arts approach to college education. The second semester of a foreign language is required.

The B.S. degree program differs from the B.A. degree program in that it is more specifically application-oriented. As it requires greater concentration in mathematical analysis and science, it is somewhat less flexible than the B.A. program. At the same time, there is no foreign language requirement for the B.S. degree.

Millersville University is one of the leading producers of mathematics teachers in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Students preparing to teach secondary school mathematics take the B.S.Ed. degree with a major in mathematics. This program combines a full range of mathematics content courses and educational methods courses, required for PA teacher certification.

Both the B.S. and B.A. degree programs allow considerable freedom of choice, within the major and without. The B.S.Ed. program in mathematics, however, has less latitude because one entire semester is devoted to student teaching.

With careful planning and hard work, an energetic student can graduate from M.U. with two majors. A student wishing to "double major" is advised to consult the university catalog for the regulations to be followed, and to obtain a special "double major" form from the registrar's office.

Undergraduate MAJOR Programs in mathematics

The Department of Mathematics & Physics at Millersville University offers the following four-year degrees in Mathematics:

This program is for students who wish to become certified public-school teachers for grades 7-12. The course requirements in Physics and Education are designed to meet the standards set by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for teachers.

Undergraduate MINOR Programs in mathematics

The department offers a Minor in Mathematics and a Minor in Statistics. A Minor in Mathematics or Statistics enhances your resume, increases your skill set, and if interested in teaching expands the range of subjects you can teach. The minor may only require 3 courses in addition to the ones already required by your major, and pairs especially well with any of the following majors: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Science, Meteorology, Physics, Accounting, Economics, Finance, and Management. 

Undergraduate MINOR Programs in PHYSICS

The department offers a Minor in Physics.  A minor in physics is a great option for students in any STEM field that is interested a deeper understanding of the physical principles that form the basis of chemistry, biology, astronomy, and earth sciences.  It is also a good choice for students interested in pursuing advanced degrees in any of those fields.