The Department of Mathematics at Montclair State University is committed to supporting all learners in appreciating the power, roles, relevance, and beauty of mathematics within a dynamic, collaborative, and personalized environment. Through our undergraduate and graduate programs, we encourage students to think critically and creatively, pose and pursue purposeful questions, and approach problems from multiple perspectives. <br>This combined Applied Mathematics program provides students with foundational abilities in applied mathematics as well as in-depth specialized knowledge and skills in support of their specific goals. <br><br>Physics is at the heart of all natural science and engineering disciplines. It also teaches technical skills that are in high demand (data analysis, problem modeling, computation, designing experiments, technical writing/oral presentation). In addition to high-paying jobs, a physics degree is a great entry point for graduate study in other natural sciences (chemistry, biology, geology), engineering or computer science. Physics also provides great preparation for careers or further study in finance, business, law, and medicine. In fact, physics majors have among the highest scores on the MCAT and LSAT exams.<br><br>120 credits of coursework is required for the baccalaureate degree with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA, and a minimum 2.0 major GPA.