The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
offers an academic program designed to prepare
students for careers in mathematics, computer science and related fields in business, industry or government
or for further graduate studies. Preparing future teachers of mathematics or computer science for our public
schools is a special strength of the department. Undergraduate majors and minors are offered in both
mathematics and computer science. Graduate programs leading to the Master of Science or
Master of Arts in Mathematics and the Master of Science in Mathematics Teaching are available.
Students work closely with faculty in a small class environment. Students in our mathematics program
have access to high-end computer labs equipped with a variety of computer programs including current
mathematical software programs such as MAPLE or Geometer's Sketchpad. Students in our computer
science program have the opportunity to work with the most current hardware and software. Students
will work on PC's running Windows XP as well as Sun Microsystems computers running Unix. Students
will learn Visual Basic, C++, and Java as well as learning about data base systems, networks, and web
development.
Special programs are available for students interested in engineering careers.
These include a 3+2/Dual Degree agreement with the University of North Texas that allows students to simultaneously earn a bachelor's degree in mathematics from TWU
and an electrical engineering degree from UNT. A second program provides students with majors
in computer science or mathematics a "fast track" to a master's degree in
electrical engineering at Texas Tech
University. Scholarships and internships at Texas Instruments are available for students
interested in these programs.
