Mathematics and Statistics

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Program Description

In today's highly technological society, the study of Mathematics takes on an increasingly important role. The Sacramento State Mathematics Department designs its courses with the goal of providing students with the mathematical concepts appropriate to the student's field.

The program consists of sequences of courses that lead to a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Mathematics, with emphasis in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a Teacher Preparation Program. A minor in Mathematics or Statistics and a Master of Arts in Mathematics is also offered.

Degree Programs

Minor in Mathematics

Minor is Statistics

BA in Mathematics

Integrated Mathematics Major/​Single Subject Credential Program

MA in Mathematics

Special Features

  • The study of mathematics at Sacramento State has several strong advantages. The flexibility of the major gives students enough freedom to mold their degree along their particular interest.
  • An excellent computer facility gives mathematics students easy access to the campus computer resources.
  • Currently there is a demand for majors in mathematics with training in applied mathematics and statistics. Program graduates have had success in finding employment in public and private sectors.
  • Since there is presently a need for high school mathematics teachers, some majors pursue a secondary teaching career. Graduate students in mathematics are finding opportunities for public and private employment in jobs requiring more advanced training in mathematics and statistics. Sacramento State Master's Degree graduates now teach at community colleges throughout the state. Upper division majors may check with the mathematics administrative support coordinator on the possibility of applying for paid positions as student assistants.
  • Student assistants work from 10-20 hours per week in math-related duties on campus.

Note: Students interested in a major or minor in mathematics should contact the Department secretary for an advising appointment with a mathematics advisor.

Career Possibilities

Mathematics Teacher · Mathematician · Encryption Analyst · Quantitative Analyst · Engineering Analyst · Systems Analyst · Operations Analyst · Actuary · Risk Analyst · Image Scientist · Technical Writer · Statisticians involved in: Surveying/Polling, Biology/Agriculture, Business/Economics, Physical Sciences/Engineering

Contact Information

Kimberly Elce, Department Chair
Dawn Giovannoni, Administrative Support Coordinator
Shasta Hall 169
(916) 278-6534
Department of Mathematics & Statistics

Faculty

BEHZADAN, ALI

CAPPIELLO, LAUREN

CETIN, COSKUN

CUMMINGS, JAY

DIAZ-ESCAMILLA, RAFAEL E.

DOMOKOS, ANDRAS

ELCE, KIMBERLY

FITZGERALD, CLARK

GHOSH HAJRA, SAYONITA

HAMILTON, TRACY

HIGGINS, ABIGAIL

KANDEL, SANTOSH

KRAUEL, MATTHEW

LU, BIN

MARTINS, GABRIEL

NORRIS, ANN MICHELLE

Pannu, Jasdeep

PIGNO, VINCENT

RATTI, VARDAYANI

RICCIOTTI, DIEGO

SHANBROM, COREY

TAYLOR, LISA

TIMMONS, CRAIG

VANVALKENBURGH, MICHAEL

WISCONS, TOPAZ

WISCONS, JOSHUA

ZEIGLER, DAVID

ZHONG, JIANYUAN KATHY