Mathematics Department

Mathematics Department

A student using a pen on graph paper
  • Prepare for a rewarding career as a math teacher or as an actuary in fields such as banking, insurance, government, or marketing.
  • The median annual salary for math teachers is about $62,000 and jobs are forecast to increase by 5% by 2031.
  • The median annual salary for actuaries is about $106,000 and jobs are forecast to increase by 21% by 2031.
source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

BACHELOR DEGREES

A student doing math on graph paper

Education - Mathematics, B.S.

Students can earn a bachelor’s of arts or a bachelor’s of science degree in Mathematics Education. Graduates are eligible to take the Indiana licensing exam to become math teachers for grades 5 to 12. Indiana has reciprocal licensure agreements with more than 30 states.

Female student writing notes from her notebook onto her computer

Education - Mathematics, B.A.

Students can earn a bachelor’s of arts or a bachelor’s of science degree in Mathematics Education. Graduates are eligible to take the Indiana licensing exam to become math teachers for grades 5 to 12. Indiana has reciprocal licensure agreements with more than 30 states.


Have questions?

We are happy to chat with you to answer your questions and understand your personal goals.
Please reach out to us at VUADMIT@VINU.EDU or call 812-888-4313 for more information.



ASSOCIATE DEGREES

A textbook and a pen resting on top of some graph paper

Education - Mathematics, A.S.

Students can earn an associate degree in Mathematics Education, preparing them to enter the University’s bachelor’s degree program in education or to transfer to another university.

A male student sitting by himself at a desk

Education - Mathematics, A.A.

Students can earn an associate degree in Education-Mathematics Concentration, which prepares graduates for careers in education in grades 7-12 and for transfer to a four-year university.

A tax expert handing a document back to you

Engineering Science - Actuarial Science and Mathematics Concentration, A.A.

Students can earn an associate degree in Actuarial Science and Mathematics. Actuaries work in a variety of fields, including banking and insurance, to determine and manage risk. The program prepares students for transfer to a bachelor’s degree program. Students should check requirements of their chosen transfer institution before choosing a concentration in this program.

A laptop sitting on a table with several graphs on screen

Engineering Science - Actuarial Science and Mathematics Concentration, A.S. Transfer

Actuaries determine and manage risk. They work in a variety of industries, including banking, insurance, government, and marketing. The program is designed for graduates to transfer to a four year university to earn a bachelor’s degree.



OUR FACULTY

Mandy Haag headshot

Mandy Haag

Department Chair/ Professor

812-888-4136
ahaag@vinu.edu
 

Chad Beaman headshot

Chad Beaman

Assistant Professor

812-888-4575
wbeaman@vinu.edu

Stephen Brothers headshot

Stephen Brothers

Assistant Professor

812-888-4255
sbrothers@vinu.edu
Anthony Cummins headshot

Anthony Cummins

Assistant Professor

812-888-4538
acummins@vinu.edu
Kaylee Ravellette headshot

Kaylee Ravellette

Assistant Professor

812-888-4382
kravellette@vinu.edu
Cathy Strange headshot

Cathy Strange

Assistant Professor

812-888-4348
cstrange@vinu.edu
Guillaume Jaubert headshot

Guillaume Jaubert

Associate Professor

812-888-4528
gjaubert@vinu.edu
Nancy Riggs headshot

Nancy Riggs

Molly Schwitz headshot

Molly Schwitz

Associate Professor

812-888-4539
mschwitz@vinu.edu
DanaLea Woehl headshot

DanaLea Woehl

Associate Professor

812-888-4537
dwoehl@vinu.edu

Melissa Lute

Assistant professor

812-888-4547
melissa.lute@vinu.edu