HOWARD UNIVERSITY
MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
This department was established in 1867,
and today offers courses leading to degrees of Bachelor of
Science, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy.
If you are
interested
in mathematics as a major, you should know that a
concentration
in actuarial science prepares you for the foundations
of actuarial
practice,
which involves statistically calculating risks,
premiums, etc.
for insurance. A concentration in mathematics
education prepares you
for teaching mathematics at the elementary and secondary level.
A concentration in pure and applied mathematics,
the more traditional course of study, ordinarily
attracts students
who expect to pursue higher degrees in mathematics, as
well as those preparing for careers as
mathematicians in industry
and government. For a sample of prospective mathematical
careers please see the
Careers and Employment page of the American
Mathematical Society.
Contact:
Dr. Abdul-Aziz Yakubu, Chair
Howard University
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Mathematics
204 Academic Support Building B
Washington, DC 20059
202-806-6830
Last Updated: 10.13.04
