Explore our Mathematics programs
From numbers, counting, measuring, and describing shapes, to the study of logic, structure, order, and relations, the field of mathematics is broad, serving many other fields such as science and technology. Even art and music can benefit from understanding mathematical principles.
Math can help you develop logic and reasoning skills as well. A degree in Math can apply to a wide variety of careers, but careers with a substantial use of math include data or research analysis, computer programming, accounting, finance, engineering, economics, and business. These careers are important to society to help plan and invest in the future, as well as develop technologies and build many kinds of infrastructure.
At Wayne State, notable topics covered include arguments, proof, reasoning, and modeling to analyze real-world problems. In the Applied Mathematics program, you can get specialized and choose an area to specifically apply mathematical concepts to in order to dive deeper – such as biology, chemistry, computer science, or economics.
Math concentrations
Applied math focuses on using math to solve real-world problems in fields like science, finance, technology, and engineering, blending theory with practical applications across various industries.
Pure Mathematics is a great choice if you plan to pursue advanced or graduate work in the math field, plan to apply it to a specific technical field, or simply enjoy math and would like to profit from it.
Degree offered: B.S. in Mathematics/Pure Mathematics
Program credit hours: 49
Teaching math
If you're interested in becoming a math teacher, Wayne State offers the following education programs in the field of math.

Department faculty

Darius Agoumba, Ph.D.
Professor
Dr. Darius Agoumba is a chemistry professor at Wayne State College. His teaching interests are general chemistry, analytical chemistry, and instrumental analysis.

DJ Black JR, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Dr. DJ Black is a professor in the Physical Sciences and Mathematics Department at Wayne State College. He teaches biochemistry, organic chemistry, and other subdisciplines in chemistry directly relevant to the health sciences.

Brett Cagg, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Dr. Brett Cagg is a chemistry professor at Wayne State College. His teaching responsibilities are general chemistry, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and applications of quantum mechanics.

Adam Davis, Ph.D.
Professor
Dr. Adam Davis is a physics professor at Wayne State College. He is also the pre-engineering advisor and physics lab director.

Rob Engel, MSE
Instructor
Rob Engel teaches in the Department of Physical Science and Mathematics. He teaches courses related to science teacher education and general science.

Mary Ettel, Ph.D.
Professor
Dr. Mary Ettel is a chemistry professor at Wayne State College. She is the contact for the RHOP pre-radiography program.

Mary Kuchta, Ed.D.
Associate Professor
Dr. Mary Kuchta is a mathematics professor at Wayne State College. Kuchta's teaching interests include the teaching of mathematics and working with mathematics teacher education students.

Jennifer Langdon, Ph.D.
Professor
Dr. Jennifer Langdon is a mathematics professor at Wayne State College. Her academic interests include collegiate math and statistics education, and dynamic equations on time scales.

Michael Marmorstein, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Michael Marmorstein is a mathematics professor at Wayne State College. His primary mathematical interest is abstract algebra; his technical focus is on abstract objects like rings, ideals, and modules, but he also enjoys applications of the subject to geometry, cryptography, physics, and other areas of math and science.

Al Mitchell, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Dr. Al Mitchell is a mathematics professor at Wayne State College. Mitchell's academic interests include complex dynamical systems, in which many beautiful fractal pictures can be made observing families of functions in this topic, as well as any other math topics. He welcomes any mathematical conversation.

David Peitz, Ph.D.
Professor
Dr. David Peitz is a chemistry professor at Wayne State College. He teaches organic chemistry and general physical science classes.

Jason Price, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Dr. Jason Price is an Earth science professor at Wayne State College. He teaches courses in all of the Earth sciences, including geology, meteorology, climate change, and hydrology, as well as physics labs. He serves as the geological curator of the A. Jewell Schock Natural History Museum.

Todd Young, Ph.D.
Professor
Dr. Todd Young is a physics and astronomy professor at Wayne State College. He is the director of the Fred G. Dale Planetarium on WSC's campus and serves as the coordinator of the Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP).
Get in touch
Department of Physical Sciences and Mathematics
Carhart Science Building, Room 106
Phone: 402-375-7329
Clubs for Math majors
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) - WSC's chapter of ACM, the world's largest computing society
Biology Club - For students interested in biological sciences
FBLA Collegiate - A collegiate division of FBLA and professional organization for students in business and related majors
Kappa Mu Epsilon (Math Club) - A specialized honor society for mathematics

Rankings and accolades
Recognized for excellence
A Best College of Distinction
Wayne State was recognized as a Best College of Distinction for our excellence in student engagement, teaching, community, and successful graduate outcomes.

A Top Public College in the Midwest
WSC was identified as one of the top public universities in the Midwest for 2025 by U.S. News & World’s Best Colleges ranking report.

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