Academics > Majors and Areas of Study > Mathematics and Computer Science

The faculty in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science are committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching and to continued professional development. The department offers majors in
Actuarial Studies, Mathematics, Computer Science, Management Information Systems,
E-Commerce, and Web Development. The Actuarial Studies program integrates business with mathematics to prepare students for careers in government and industry. The Mathematics program is
flexible, allowing students to concentrate on preparation for graduate school or for careers in secondary education or industry. The Computer Science program provides a solid foundation for future graduate study
as well as entry into industry as a programmer analyst. Students in the Management Information Systems program take an interdisciplinary set of courses from the information systems, accounting, business, and communication disciplines. The E-Commerce program integrates business with technology, requiring
students to take an interdisciplinary set of courses from the fields of computer science, information
systems, business, accounting, economics, and art. The Web Development program focuses on technical aspects of Internet and web technologies and prepares students for entry into the web development
industry.

Congratulations to the Class of 2008!

On May 3, 2008, the class of 2008 walked across the stage of Passavant Center and graduated from Thiel College.  This month we would like to feature the nine graduates who earned degrees from this department.

Michael James Dworakowski (not pictured) graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BA degree and double major in Actuarial Studies and Business Administration.  He also earned Departmental Honors in both the Mathematics and Computer Science department and the Business Administration department.  Tatsuya Hashimoto (not pictured) graduated with a BA degree and double major in E-Commerce and Management Information Systems.  Brett William Helman, of Youngwood, PA, graduated with a BA degree in Mathematics.  Fredrick Franklin Housel graduated with a BA degree and double major in Computer Science and Web Development.  Jonathan Francis Keller graduated with a BA degree in Computer Science.  Leah Muthoni Mungai graduated with a BA degree in Management Information Systems.  Leah also earned Departmental Honors from the Business Administration department.  James William Reinhart graduated with a BA degree in Management Information Systems.  Nicholas Allan Scaife graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BA degree and double major in Actuarial Studies and Accounting.  He also earned Departmental Honors from the Business Administration department and was an Honors Program graduate.  Eric Michael Wadowsky graduated with a BA degree and double major in E-Commerce and Web Development.

We proudly congratulate all of these graduates!

For previous commendations see our Past Commendations page.