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Mathematics Major and Minor

The mathematics program seeks to support the College mission by maintaining a strong commitment to the importance of the liberal arts. Since four of the seven original liberal arts (arithmetic, geometry, astronomy, and logic) were mathematical in nature, mathematics has always played an important role in the study of the liberal arts. When properly presented, a mathematics course encompasses the principles of a liberal arts education using logic, numerical concepts, algebraic and geometric principles, mathematical modeling, and sequential development.
Courses in mathematics are offered for the non-major, as well as for the student who plans to major in mathematics. The curriculum is designed to serve the interests and needs of several groups of students, particularly:

  1. Those who seek a major in mathematics as background for graduate school or employment (bachelor of science or bachelor of arts);
  2. Those who intend to apply mathematics in other disciplines such as the physical sciences, the life sciences, or business and industry;
  3. Prospective teachers of mathematics at the elementary or secondary school levels;
  4. Those who seek fulfillment of a degree requirement;
  5. Those who seek fulfillment of a teaching certificate requirement; and
  6. Those who enjoy the stimulation and satisfaction derived from the study of mathematics.

The faculty and staff of the Mathematics Program at Lynchburg College in Virginia welcomes you. We are an independent, co-educational, residential college, founded in 1903 located in the Central Virginia foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Our program features faculty that are dedicated to excellence in teaching and that are current in their fields. Furthermore, we have small class sizes where you will get the attention you deserve. One will also find that the effective use of technology is an integral part of our curriculum and classroom.

Please feel free to contact us if you would like some additional information about our programs or degrees.

NSF Scholars Program

In addition to other scholarships and financial aid, Computer Science and Mathematics majors may apply for the NSF Scholars Program, which provides a $3,125 scholarship and other opportunities.