Episode 57: The BA in Math Degree Program at Saint Leo University

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, we chat with Dr. Monika Kiss about the BA in math degree program offered at Saint Leo University. Dr. Kiss, a professor in the program and current interim chair, discussed:

• Her educational, professional, and personal backgrounds
• How she got into teaching and her journey to Saint Leo University
• Why math can have a negative stereotype to some students and what they can do to get more comfortable with math
• A history of Saint Leo’s bachelor’s in math degree program
• The types of students this math degree program is intended for
• Relevant concentrations and minors that can be paired with a math major
• An Overview of the courses and topics covered in the curriculum
• An overview of the diverse faculty who teach in this program
• Clubs, chapters, and internships in which Saint Leo math majors can get involved to gain real-world experience and find professional networking opportunities
• The numerous career opportunities with a bachelor’s in math degree
• Examples of graduate degree programs within and outside of Saint Leo University that graduates of this bachelor’s in math program may pursue
• Examples of alumni success stories from this program
• What sets this program--and Saint Leo University in general--apart from other math degree programs out there

Learn More about the BA in Math Degree Program at Saint Leo University

Find out more about the Bachelor of Arts in mathematics degree program offered at Saint Leo’s University Campus at https://www.saintleo.edu/mathematics-bachelor-degree.

Check out the faculty bio for Dr. Kiss at https://www.saintleo.edu/faculty-bios/monika-kiss.