Welcome to the Hope College Department of Mathematics! As a department, we seek to provide an environment in which students can become mathematical problem solvers who are equipped to pursue challenging careers in teaching, research, and industry. Our faculty members are active in many areas of mathematical research and curriculum development, and the department embraces and sustains a culture in which students regularly collaborate with faculty members in research.

Mission Statement
The Hope College Department of Mathematics offers a program of study, including both mathematical content and skills of learning, designed to

• equip mathematics majors for careers or graduate study,
• assist students in other disciplines in developing required mathematical proficiency, and
• enable all liberal arts students to build an understanding of mathematical thought and problem solving.

Sample Schedule Plans for Mathematics Students

• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
• Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics
• Mathematics Secondary Education Major
• Mathematics Secondary Education Minor
• Mathematics Elementary Education Major
• Mathematics Elementary Education Minor
• Mathematics Minor: The typical way to complete the Mathematics Minor is to complete the following 4 courses in sequence: [Math 126 OR Math 131], Math 132, Math 231, Math 232, AND complete 3 (or more) credits chosen from mathematics courses numbered 280 or above.