Mathematics and Computer Science embody artistry and analytical thought. It’s both pragmatic and irrational (pun intended). While mathematics and computer science are the foundational knowledge of many professions, it also provides valuable life skills that allow us to problem-solve every day.

At Sewanee students studying Computer Science, Data Science, and Mathematics all work together and many courses share an interdisciplinary focus. All courses in these disciplines focus on building valuable skills sets with innumerable applications to far-ranging fields like law, science, economics, and theology.

Browse the individual fields of study below for more information on available courses, majoring and minoring in each discipline, and our renowned faculty.

Computer Science
Computer Science

There’s perhaps no more applicable field of study as we move further into a digital age. The world has come to depend on rapid rates of digital progression, and computer scientists are in great demand. That’s right—we’re talking to you. Sewanee’s computer science program will instill a deep understanding of both the mathematics of the field and the social forces behind it. As esoteric as it may seem, computer science solves people’s problems, making it a valuable and relevant language for everyone.

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Data Science
Data Science

While thinking critically about the role of data science in advancing social good, students studying data science gain fundamental skills in data literacy and open-source programming tools.

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Mathematics
Mathematics

The study of mathematics at Sewanee prepares you to be a discerning citizen capable of critically analyzing information, weighing alternatives, and presenting reasoned arguments. Like a sculpture or a concerto, a theorem or an algorithm is a creative work. The department here at Sewanee seeks to expose you to the beauty of mathematics. As a mathematics major, you will take foundational courses, and then you’ll choose advanced level courses to narrow your focus. Whether it’s theory or statistics, you’ll glean from each class an understanding of reading and presentation, as well as the ability to formulate substantial proofs of your own.

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