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Mathematics Major - Secondary Education Concentration

Mathematics is a powerful tool with many applications in everyday life. Just look around. Some of humanity’s proudest achievements all rely on the use of numbers. The planes flying over your head, the availability of complex medical care and even the computer or smartphone you are using now were only made possible by the work of mathematicians.

Why Choose the Secondary Education Program at Salisbury University?

The secondary education program of the mathematic major leads to Maryland certification for teaching mathematics in grades 7-12.

Careers for Secondary Education Program Graduates

Our secondary education program gives you all the tools to work in a variety of professional settings. Graduate programs such as medicine, law and business value mathematics majors because of their problem-solving skills. What job can a math major do? In addition to teaching, your mathematics background with SU could prepare you for exciting careers such as:

  • Mathematician
  • Operations research analyst
  • Statistician actuary
  • Data scientist
  • Cryptographer
  • Investment banker
  • Financial analyst
  • Secondary mathematics teacher
  • College professor