Mathematics
Mathematics 7-12 Education
The mathematics program at The
College of Saint Rose will provide you with the knowledge and skills
that you need to be competitive in our highly technological society.
Now, more than ever, it is important that you have the ability to
understand and interpret technology. The mathematics program at
Saint Rose will make you a marketable commodity by training you
in a variety of areas including algebra, geometry, computer science
and physics, enabling you to enter a career where you will confidently
put your abilities into practice.
If your goal is to teach junior or senior high school students,
the mathematics 7-12 education major is for you. According to
Occupational Outlook Quarterly (Spring 2000, p. 16), average
employment of secondary school teachers is expected to increase
faster than average and the secondary education program at Saint
Rose is ranked as one of the top teacher education programs in
New York state, due to our high Teacher Certification Exam passage
rate.
THE SAINT ROSE DIFFERENCE
When you study math at The College of Saint Rose, you have a variety
of program options. You may:
- Major in mathematics;
- Major in mathematics 7-12 secondary education; or
- Major in any one of a variety of interdisciplinary
study programs involving mathematics, including
the business/mathematics option, the physical science/mathematics
option or the computer sciences/mathematics option.
3+2 Engineering Program
When you participate in the 3 + 2 Engineering Program you earn two
degrees over a period of five years—a bachelor of arts degree
from Saint Rose in mathematics and physical science and a bachelor
of science degree in engineering from an affiliated college, including
Alfred University, Clarkson University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
or Union College.
OUR MENTORING FACULTY
The Mathematics Department at The College of Saint Rose is characterized
by a concerned and dedicated faculty that builds mentoring relationships
with students through small class sizes. Our faculty members belong
to several professional organizations including the Association
of Mathematics Teachers of New York State; Mathematical Association
of America; Association of Women in Mathematics; and American
Mathematical Society.
FACILITIES
Computerized Math Classroom
The Math Department prides itself on being at the forefront of
mathematics education and the use of technology in teaching mathematics.
The College’s computerized math classroom is equipped with
the type of technology and soft-
ware that you will likely see in graduate school or in the workplace
after graduation. Students use this facility for study or preparation
of homework assignments when no classes are in session.
Math Tutoring Lab
If you are struggling with a complex mathematical equation, you
will find the support that you need at the College’s Math
Tutoring Lab. The lab is staffed by students who may have wrestled
with the same concepts at one time or another. Visits to the lab
are free and assistance is offered at convenient hours. A helpful
reference library is housed in the lab, which provides you with
materials for use in research projects. The Math Tutoring Lab
also is a job opportunity for some students. If you enjoy helping
others and are deemed eligible for a work-study position, you
may consider becoming a tutor in the math lab.
FIELD EXPERIENCE
Mathematics 7-12 education majors prepare for the demands of the
classroom by completing a required, full-semester student teaching
assignment. All students are encouraged to complete an internship
tailored to their specific interests in math.
CAREERS
When you graduate from Saint Rose with a degree in mathematics you
will have a wide range of professional career choices, and, because
of the pervasive nature of mathematics, you will be prepared for
employment in industry, government, or teaching. Mathematics 7-12
education graduates have accepted a variety of teaching jobs—from
seventh-grade algebra to advanced placement calculus. If you can
see yourself as a businessperson, cost estimator, banker, statistician,
actuary, computer systems analyst, engineer, or teacher, then the
Saint Rose mathematics program is right for you.
GRADUATE STUDY
Our math graduates are well prepared for advanced study in mathematics,
medicine, chemistry, law and accounting and have been accepted
to graduate programs at a variety of institutions, including Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute, the University of Minnesota, and Boston
University. Mathematics 7-12 education graduates must complete
a master’s degree within three years of teaching under certification.
MODERATE PRICE AND AGGRESSIVE FINANCIAL
AID
The College of Saint Rose has one of the lowest tuitions of all
New York state private colleges and we offer a variety of scholarships,
including multicultural and academic talent. More than 90% of our
students receive several forms of financial
aid.
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Insight into our department
by
Carmen Artino,
As a faculty, we attempt to
demonstrate virtues of mathematics to our students through the mathematics we do and through the mathematics we require our students to do. We hold our students to high standards. Our students know this, but they also know that, as a faculty, we understand the
demands that mathematics
makes on them. Our small class sizes allow us to give our students the personalized attention they may need to meet the standards we set for them and to be successful in mathematics.
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FACULTY
Roseann P. Allen, Ph.D.
Carmen
Q. Artino, M.S.
Ion Coiculescu, Ph.D.
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William
Hardin, Ph.D.
Julian
R. Kolod, MS
Mary
Anne McLoughlin, Ph.D.
Joanne Powers, Ph.D
Chair
Jamal
Teymouri, Ph.D.
A former student (in the statement below) acknowledges our efforts.
The Saint Rose Mathematics Department has given
me a competitive edge in today’s high-tech market place. Now
working as a software engineer for MapInfo, one of the country’s
top 100 software companies, I find myself utilizing the skills and
knowledge that my Saint Rose professors taught me in every project
I work on. The combination of a strong theoretical background with
modern computer techniques to solve mathematical problems has proven
to be invaluable.
Jason Bryer, '99,
Mathematics Talent Scholarships
Mathematics Talent Scholarships are available for students who have
demonstrated excellence
in mathematics.
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Deadline: In order to be eligible
for the Mathematics Talent
Scholarship all materials must be received by February 1.
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