Mathematics (B.S.) | University of Alaska Anchorage

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

MathematicsSpeakingInstructingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingLearning StrategiesMonitoring

Knowledge

MathematicsEducation and TrainingEnglish LanguageComputers and Electronics

Abilities

Mathematical ReasoningOral ExpressionNumber FacilityOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningSpeech ClarityNear Vision

Tasks

Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as linear algebra,
Hire adjunct faculty.

Technology

Computer based training softwareData base user interface and query softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareAnalytical or scientific software

Tools

Carousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllersInteractive whiteboardsLaptop computersLaser facsimile machines

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceRecognitionWorking ConditionsRelationshipsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium25-1022.00	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Graduate and upper-division undergraduate lectures — autonomously design and deliver advanced instruction on topics such as real analysis, abstract algebra, or topology, adapting content to diverse learner backgrounds in a doctoral-granting department.
Comprehensive assessment systems — independently develop, administer, and evaluate a full suite of examinations, projects, and written papers that measure both procedural fluency and mathematical reasoning in a postsecondary context.
Non-routine student work — assess and provide substantive written feedback on graduate-level proofs, theses chapters, and research expositions, applying expert judgment about mathematical validity and communication quality.
Curriculum design and revision — independently lead the planning, evaluation, and revision of course content and instructional methods for a mathematics program sequence, incorporating current disciplinary and pedagogical research.
Interdisciplinary course materials — develop innovative syllabi and handouts that integrate computational tools, real-world applications, and primary literature to enhance student engagement and disciplinary depth.
Student academic advising — provide sustained mentorship and guidance to undergraduate and graduate students during office hours and advising sessions, supporting degree planning and research development in a university mathematics department.
Classroom discourse management — facilitate high-level seminar discussions that require students to construct, critique, and refine mathematical arguments autonomously in graduate-level course environments.
Learning strategy differentiation — apply evidence-based instructional approaches to address varied levels of mathematical preparation and learning needs across a heterogeneous student population.
Analytical and scientific software integration — incorporate tools such as Mathematica, R, or Python seamlessly into course delivery and assessment to support computational mathematics pedagogy.
Systems evaluation — assess the effectiveness of instructional methods and course structures by analyzing student performance trends and implementing data-informed improvements across a full academic year.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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