Mission
Mathematics is deeply rooted in the liberal arts education as one of the traditional disciplines, and remains the backbone for many areas of study, including the sciences, computer technology, engineering, and the social sciences. The mission of the Mathematics Department is provide excellent training which challenges and empowers our students to be lifelong mathematical thinkers. We strive to prepare our majors and minors for graduate work, for teaching, or for entering the workforce.
As a component of the Central Curriculum, the Mathematics Department teaches basic mathematics coursework designed to foster critical thinking skills through problem-solving and to provide foundational math skills for everyday life.
Mathematics Information
The Department of Mathematics offers degrees which combine standard principles of mathematics, both theoretical and applied, with progressive computational technology. Computers and graphing Calculators are integrated into all levels of instruction. The curriculum is designed so the student can build skills and acquire knowledge in the various disciplines of mathematics.
Some students choose to pursue teaching at the junior high and high school levels. Others choose graduate study in mathematics aimed toward research or teaching careers. The mathematics curriculum provides a strong foundation for career paths in technical fields such as business or actuarial science.
Pre-Engineering Information
Louisiana Christian University’s innovative 3+2 Plan is a partnership with Louisiana Tech that offers students a unique opportunity to study engineering in a Christian liberal arts setting and earn two bachelor’s degrees in only five years. Students earn a bachelor’s degree in either Chemistry or Mathematics at LCU in as little as three years, and then earn a second bachelor’s degree in a specific engineering discipline in as little as two more years at Louisiana Tech. This pathway allows students to begin their collegiate career in an affordable, faith-based institution as they place themselves in a strong marketable position with degrees from two top institutions.
The BS degrees in Chemistry or Mathematics with a Pre-Engineering Concentration, among the most technical we offer at LCU, include fundamental engineering coursework developed in collaboration with La Tech in the areas of Engineering Problem Solving, Circuits, Engineering Materials, Statics and Strengths of Materials, and Thermodynamics.
This program is optimized for students who:
- Have a strong aptitude (ACT scores >24) in math and science
- Possess earned college credit hours from high school
- Are willing to carry a full course load each semester
- Desire a faith-based and solid liberal arts undergraduate education
