The faculty strive to develop both technical skills and strong logical reasoning power in students. Thus, the Mathematics or Computer Science major with a broad liberal arts background is prepared to enter a wide variety of career fields. The interdisciplinary work that is so common in many professions also demands balance between breadth of knowledge and depth of knowledge. Faculty Teaching and Advising Good teaching is crucial to the success of any curriculum. The quality of instruction the student receives at Westminster is a result of the attention and the expertise of regular faculty members, not graduate assistants.
Teaching is our top priority.
The faculty also considers the position of adviser to be of utmost importance. Personal advice and a program tailored to individual needs are provided by the student s faculty adviser. Assistance is provided in scheduling required courses and choosing electives appropriate to the advisee s interests and goals. Mathematics At Westminster, a student may select mathematics courses in preparation for various professional areas, including science, industry and business, graduate school, secondary education, actuarial science, and operations research. The program in Mathematics is current and reflects national guidelines of the Mathematics Association of America.