Mathematics | Livingstone College

Welcome to the Department of Mathematics webpage! The Department of Mathematics is a department under the Mathematics and Science Division at Livingstone College. The Department of Mathematics is committed to serving all students through developing and enhancing analytical and computational skills, preparing future mathematicians for STEM careers, and the preparing math educators. This department works closely with the education department and offers degree programs in Mathematics and Mathematics Education. We also offer a minor in mathematics. You can see the current plans of studies for both degrees and full descriptions of the math courses offered here at Livingstone College in our school’s online course catalog.

Division of Mathematics

The Livingstone College Division of Mathematics offers the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in the following areas:

Mathematics Liberal Arts
Mathematics Teacher Education

The Department of Mathematics seeks curious students who want explore mathematics! Students are required to have a minimum of a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale to be admitted to the Mathematics Program. Students are required to earn a C or higher in all math courses.

Our nation needs good educators with a solid background. The Teacher Education Program is committed to preparing highly skilled and competent teachers for the local communities, the state of North Carolina, and the nation. The program is guided by the theme, Servant Leaders as Professional Educators: Serve, Lead, Teach. By the conclusion of the program, students are expected to pass all required tests that will lead to the student earning their North Carolina teacher license. Students must apply for admission to the program, and must pass the State Common Core Test (formerly known as Praxis I), before being admitted to the program. Students must also possess the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

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With a strong mathematical background, students will not only become conscientious citizens, but will be better prepared for their career choice. The skills that students obtain while pursuing a mathematics degree include critical thinking skills, analytical skills, and problem solving skills. Due to these skills acquired, students are able to cross over into a wide variety of career paths. Students who earn an undergraduate degree in mathematics can choose to start their career immediately or pursue graduate studies or attend professional schools. Some career choices may require stronger backgrounds in other disciplines (minor in another subject or pursue a double major), certifications, or advanced degrees. Students are encouraged to apply for internship opportunities to explore career options. Possible career choices for mathematics majors include: • Engineer • Educator (Primary, Secondary, University levels) • Administrator (School board, Principal, etc.) • Tutorial Firms • Financial Advisor and Analyst • Programmer • Researcher • Actuary • Federal Agencies (IRS, Department of Education) • Accountant • Stock Broker • System Analyst • Bank Employee • Statistical Analyst • Cryptographist • Robotics • Animation • Medicine related fields • Meteorologist • Lawyer

MATHEMATICS HELP RESOURCES
Many students believe that mathematics is difficult. We want all of our students to succeed. We expect our students to try their best and to practice on the concepts outside of class. This is the first step to conquering mathematics. We hope that our students will have the courage to seek help when they don’t understand. This is the second step to conquering mathematics. Once students receive help, it is essential that they make attempts at the concepts again. This is the third step to conquering mathematics.

Here are some options for help:
• Math Lab (Duncan Science Building)
• Math Center (Dodge Hall)
• Plato Lab (Reading Center in Dodge Hall)
• Khan Academy

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