Webster University: Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

Majors and Degrees Offered

Minors Offered

Certificates Offered

Course Listings

Internships and Co-Op Education

An internship is a thoughtfully planned and monitored work or service experience in which a student has intentional learning goals and reflects actively on what he/she is learning through the experience. This credit-bearing experience should be completed in one semester. The student may be paid or unpaid.

Cooperative education is a structured educational strategy integrating classroom studies with learning through productive work experiences in a field related to a student's academic or career goals. It provides progressive experiences in integrating theory and practice. This credit-bearing experience must span two or more semesters. The student must be paid. Interested students should contact the department co-op coordinator.

Students are encouraged to explore internship opportunities to get hands-on IT experience and to broaden and deepen their classroom knowledge. Such opportunities will give them a better understanding of the many ways in which their skills can potentially shape their careers. Most of the internships are paid which enables students to be compensated while enhancing their knowledge in a real-world business environment.

Dual Degree Opportunity

Students who fulfill the requirements for the BA degree in any major that leads to that degree, and also fulfill the requirements for a major that leads to a BS degree, will receive both a BA degree and a BS degree.

Teacher Certification Opportunity

Students interested in middle school or secondary mathematics education generally earn majors in mathematics and education while completing the requirements for state certification. The coordinator of Mathematics Pre-Service Education works closely with these students to assure they are prepared and qualified for their practice teaching experience.

Pre Engineering Opportunity (3-2 Program)

Students interested in a pre-professional program in engineering generally earn a BA with a major in Mathematics from Webster University and a BS in Engineering from a cooperating school, such as Washington University or University of Missouri-Columbia. Typically this involves three years of study at Webster and two years at the engineering school

Special Requirements

All courses required for a major, minor, or certificate must be completed with a grade of C- or better.