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Department of Mathematical, Applied, and Physical Sciences

Turn Science into Action and a Career

It's important to study scientific theories in a classroom. But to really bring science to life, you need to explore those theories in the physical world to help them become principles with concrete purpose for everyday life. We recommend you choose a degree program from the Department of Mathematical, Applied, and Physical Sciences in the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Houston-Clear Lake. You will explore theories and then create practical applications and technology with key techniques from mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry, industrial hygiene or  safety.

Give Your Education the Attention It Deserves

Throughout your coursework in the Department of Mathematical, Applied, and Physical Sciences, you'll enjoy small class sizes taught by faculty who are dedicated to your success. They will help you address real-world challenges with tangible solutions that come from experiments rooted in the scientific method. You will also receive critical guidance for your career, whether you choose a job in industry, research, education or consulting – or you seek your own educational path toward graduate school.

Programs and Degrees

Mathematics

Degrees Offered

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE Mathematics PROGRAM


Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate students pursuing a mathematics degree have the opportunity to:

  • Focus on applied mathematics, pure mathematics, or an equal balance of both;
  • Choose a degree plan that will lead to a teaching certification;
  • Choose a data science subplan that will lead to the career of data analyst, or the manager or leader in the field;
  • Follow an Actuarial Science subplan that will prepare you for actuarial examinations;
  • Join the Mathematics Scholars plan to earn both a B.S. and M.S. in 5 years;
  • Or, enjoy the flexibility with general electives that our degree plans provide.

Graduate Students

Graduate students pursuing a mathematics degree may choose a subplan, specializing in:

  • Computational and applied mathematics;
  • Or, mathematics education (from K-12 to higher education).

Contact

Dr. Yipeng Yang, Program Director
Phone: 281-283-3737
Email: yangy@uhcl.edu

Occupational Safety and Health

Degrees Offered

Learn More About the Occupational Safety and Health Program


Contact

Dr. Robert Phalen, Program Director
Phone: 281-283-3753
Email: phalen@uhcl.edu

Physics

Degrees Offered

Learn More About the Physics Program


Contact

Dr. Samina Masood, Program Director
Phone: 281-283-3781
Email: masood@uhcl.edu

Minors

Contact

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    Department of Mathematical, Applied, and Physical Sciences


    Dr. Thomas Fox
    Department Chair
    Phone: 281-283-3723
    Email: fox@uhcl.edu

    Marty Conner
    Administrative Assistant
    Phone: 281-283-3738
    Email: conner@uhcl.edu




    Office of Admissions

    Phone: 281-283-2500
    Fax: 281-283-2522
    Email: admissions@uhcl.edu

    SSCB 1.101
    2700 Bay Area Blvd, Box 13
    Houston, TX 77058-1002

    Office Hours:
    Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    Monday & Wednesday: Virtual and in-person appointments available until 6 p.m.