The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science awards both the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in Mathematics and an applied science degree in Computer Science emphasizing software engineering. The undergraduate major programs meet the needs of students who: (a) are preparing to teach mathematics at the secondary level; (b) plan a career in business or industry using computers or mathematics; or (c) plan to continue the study of mathematics or computer science at the graduate level. The department also offers graduate courses designed for those who are currently teaching mathematics at the secondary level and for those who are preparing to teach at the two-year college level. Depending on their career goals, students choose one of two emphases: Teaching or industrial/ academic, in the mathematics major; or the software development emphasis in the computer science major. The majority of courses taught at the undergraduate level are service courses for students who want some knowledge of mathematics and computer science as part of a liberal arts education, or who are preparing to teach at the elementary school level. The University has a commitment to offer courses on-line via a variety of forms.

Currently, one open academic position exists in the department. Applications for the computer science tenure track assistant professor position to begin August 12, 2008 are currently being accepted. The position description and application information is given at the link:

MACS Computer Science Position

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