Department of Math and Computer Science

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Meaningful preparation

Program highlights

All our academic departments stand out for their excellence and innovation—and the way our professors care about their students. Learn more about what sets our department apart.

Learning opportunities

In our programs, you’ll find numerous opportunities to travel the world, get involved, apply what you’ve learned, and gain experience.

Research opportunities

Collaborate with faculty on funded research projects in growing fields like actuarial science, operations research, differential equations, high performance computing, and computability and complexity.

Internships

Gain practical experience through on and off-campus internships. You’ll have the chance to intern at local insurance companies, actuarial firms, and medical technology companies.

Student clubs

Join student organizations like Sigma Zeta and Bethel's student chapters of the Mathematics Association of America (MAA), the Mathematical Contest in Modeling (COMAP), and Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).

Faculty mentorship

Classes are typically small, allowing you to gain individual attention and mentorship from your professors. They bring real experience to the classroom, and

Competitions

Be part of Bethel teams that collaborate to compete in the international Contest in Mathematical Modeling.

Real-world impact

Career outcomes

A degree in math and computer science will prepare you for a wide variety of careers—and for further education. Almost all of our recent graduates said that their studies helped them improve in skills employers value. Our graduates enjoy high job placement rates, and you’ll be prepared to follow other alumni who go on to study at top graduate schools.

Skills

You’ll learn to:

Problem solve
Distill complex ideas, systems, and data into applicable information
Spot and interpret patterns in data
Think collaboratively
Provide ethical decision-making advice to organizations, leaders, and peers

Careers

You’ll be prepared to work as a:

Software developer
Actuary
Middle or high school math teacher
University professor
Cryptologist
Operations research analyst
System administrator
Statistician
Computer forensics specialist
Financial analyst
Coach

Graduate school

You can go on to study:

Actuarial science
High-energy physics
Transportation engineering
Mathematics
Computer science
Computer graphics
Mathematics education
Biostatistics
Industrial and operations engineering
Industrial and systems engineers
Electrical engineering

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Alumni spotlight

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Michael Opheim

Degree: Computer science, mathematics, neuroscience, and history

Michael Opheim is one of the rare Bethel students to pursue four majors. It represents his passion for learning—and the opportunities Bethel offers for customizing your education and gaining experience. Originally drawn to medical school, Michael discovered a passion for using computer science and software engineering to serve as a pathway into tech-centered medical careers. As he’s found mentorship from his professors, and a professor recommended him for a high-performance computing internship with the Department of Defense in Washington, D.C.

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Meet your professors

You’ll learn alongside faculty who are distinguished scholars and faithful Christians. They’ll know you by name and invest in your success. Professors are accessible and usually have an open-door policy so you can stop by with questions.

Department of Math & Computer Science

Location

Clausen Center (CC) 228, 221

Contact

Nathan Gossett

Jed Yang