Mission Statement

The Mathematics Program parallels the mission of the University in its vision and purpose. The primary objectives are to provide an appropriate mathematical background to all University students, focusing on the ability to think critically and solve problems through oral and written communication, in order to foster quantitative literacy.

In addition, the Mathematics Program is designed to:

1. Provide mathematics majors with courses which give them the basic undergraduate mathematical knowledge necessary for graduate studies, a teaching career, or a variety of statistical or business careers.

2. Provide science and professional majors with courses which give them the mathematical and statistical background for their fields and which highlight the wide applicability of mathematics.

3. Provide business majors with courses which give them a foundation in finite mathematics and calculus and which illustrate the relevance of mathematics to increasing complexities of the business world.

4. Provide liberal arts majors with the courses which give them an introduction to mathematical ideas and which promote an appreciation and understanding of the important role of mathematics.

The strengths of the department include small class sizes in developmental and major courses, emphasis on student/faculty interaction, and classroom instruction utilizing relevant software and technology.

Sacred Heart University is an institutional member of the Mathematical Association of America, as well as the American Mathematical Society.