Overview
What Sets Principia College Apart?
- We train students to approach the understanding of mathematics as a deductive science similar to Christian Science.
- Our 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio allows invaluable access to faculty, and we mentor our students beyond graduation.
- Our program complements the breadth of knowledge provided by a liberal arts education.
- We prepare students to continue their education in top graduate schools.
- Our program emphasizes transferable skills, including critical thinking, problem solving, deductive (logical) reasoning, and precise, concise, and unambiguous communication.
- We emphasize problem-solving skills, which can be used to benefit mankind.
- Our students have the opportunity to serve as peer tutors for students in introductory or mid-level mathematics courses. This helps reinforce their understanding of foundational material and helps them develop certain teaching skills while providing a valuable service to the community.
- Our seniors research and write a capstone project on a topic of their choice. Our students share research at conferences.
- Note: See the College Catalog for more detailed information about our program and departmental learning outcomes.
After Principia
Our graduates are professionals in a variety of fields requiring applied mathematics, including the following:
- Finance
- Operations research
- National defense
- Information technology
- Engineering
- Data analysis
Our graduates also go on to teach math from elementary school through college.