If You Build It, Will They Come? Tales of Developing a New Degree Program in Actuarial Science

In 2007, the B.S. in Applied Mathematics program consisting of five concentrations, including Actuarial Science, began at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, and we graduated our first class (of one) that December. We describe our program, some ideas to consider when planning your own program,...

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Published in:PRIMUS : problems, resources, and issues in mathematics undergraduate studies resources, and issues in mathematics undergraduate studies, 2014-11, Vol.24 (9-10), p.847-855
Main Author: Marano, Lisa E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Actuarial Science
actuarial science education
Applied mathematics
College Credits
College Programs
Curricula
Educational Experience
Enrollment Trends
Intellectual Disciplines
Internship Programs
Mathematics Education
Partnerships in Education
Pennsylvania
Program Descriptions
Program Development
Risk Assessment
Science Education
Test Preparation
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Summary:In 2007, the B.S. in Applied Mathematics program consisting of five concentrations, including Actuarial Science, began at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, and we graduated our first class (of one) that December. We describe our program, some ideas to consider when planning your own program, and share some of the successes of our program which have led to our department having close to 40 Actuarial Science majors in six short years! We will focus on our courses and exam preparation, our internship program, how we built connections with businesses and organizations, and our plans for the future.
ISSN:1051-1970
1935-4053
DOI:10.1080/10511970.2013.865688