The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers Bachelor of Science (BS) Degrees in Mathematics (Professional) and in Computer Science, and a Double Major in these disciplines. In conjunction with the School of Education, the department also offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in the Teaching of Mathematics. A Master of Education (MED) in Mathematics and Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Mathematics degrees are also offered.

Vision: The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is a key contributor to enhancing the overall image and reputation of the University in the fields of Computer Science, Professional Mathematics and Teaching of Mathematics. This is achieved through enhancing the student environment; building and maintaining a culturally and ethically diverse faculty; and by improving the quality of education, and the working and learning environment.
Mission: The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is supportive of the mission and goals of the University, the Division of Academic Affairs, and the School of Engineering Technology and Sciences. Its mission is to produce computer scientists, mathematicians, and teachers for the 21st Century that are highly skilled, competent, economically and socially aware to meet life’s challenges and demands that enable them to work and live productively in a dynamic and global society.

The department offices and classrooms are located in Nance Hall, which also is the location of four computer laboratories. Two labs are equipped with windows based Pentium III Processors for students taking computer technology, mathematics and statistics courses, one lab is equipped with Sun UNIX workstations for students taking advanced computer science courses, the other lab is designed for students enrolled in artificial intelligence, robotics, and special topics in computer science. Students use all these labs to gain access to the Internet for research on the World Wide Web and e-mail.

Two labs are equipped with Windows based computers with Pentium III processors for students taking the computer technology course as part of their general education requirements. The other lab is equipped with Sun Sparc UNIX workstations.

The department has 385 majors, 21 full-time faculty members, a computer network control manager, and one administrative specialist. Work-study students and computer lab assistants are hired as needed. We have a number of outstanding students actively involved in curricular as well as extra curricular activities. Our students continue to participate in exchange programs, as well as undergraduate research and intern/cooperative education programs during the academic year and summers. We strive and continue to produce outstanding graduates from the department. More specifically, during the spring 1999 Commencement, the top graduating senior in computer science was the number one graduating senior at SCSU, and the top graduating seniors in mathematics and mathematics education were among the top five graduating seniors at SCSU.

During the Spring 2000 Commencement, the top graduating seniors in computer science and mathematics education were summa cum laude graduates and were in the top 5% of the graduating class. During the December 2000 and May 2001 Commencement our top graduating seniors were in the top 7% of the graduating class. During the December 2001 Commencement, our top graduating seniors were in the top 10% of the graduating class. During the May 2002, December 2002, and May 2003 Commencement Exercises our top graduating seniors in computer science, mathematics, and mathematics education were among the top five students of the graduating class. Over the past five years, more than 70% of our graduates have been employed in the areas of their degree preparation.

Much of the work and activities relating to the operation of the department are achieved through faculty involvement with departmental committees and student organizations. The department continues to sponsor special lecture series in mathematics and computer science and the National Teacher’s Examination (NTE) preparation seminar. The faculty has published works in prestigious journals and several of the faculty has jointly or individually written textbooks used for courses in the department. Faculty members in the department are readily available to assist students with their class work and to help them achieve their goals and objectives.