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Program Description
The MS in Mathematics is a thirty-six hour program designed for students interested in pursuing doctoral study in mathematics or in pursuing careers in industry or business. Students take courses in algebra, analysis, topology, complex analysis, linear algebra, and discrete mathematics. The program may be completed with or without a thesis.
Admissions
Applicants seeking admission to the graduate program in Mathematics must submit the following directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions:
- Graduate Application
- Application fee
- Official transcript(s) of all previous college work
- Official GRE scores
- Three letters of recommendation from the Mathematics or Statistics faculty at the student’s undergraduate degree-granting institution
An overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred for admission into the Mathematics program. However, GPA and GRE scores do not constitute the primary criteria for admission. Based on a review of an applicant's undergraduate transcript, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics may require completion of undergraduate stem courses as a condition for admission.
Degree Requirements
The degree requires a minimum of thirty-six hours of graduate credit. A comprehensive examination in three subjects is administered by the Mathematics Graduate Committee at the beginning of the second year of the program. Requirements specified in the degree plans are subject to minor modification by the department. To ensure a balanced program, all electives must be approved by the department chair or an authorized representative of the graduate Mathematics faculty.
M.S. in Mathematics (Thesis)
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Item
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Requirement
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Options
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Hours
Required |
| 1 |
Specified
Courses |
Choose all from: MATH 6333 <MTH 633> Foundations of Analysis I MATH 6334 <MTH 634> Foundations of Analysis II MATH 6335 <MTH 635> Algebra I MATH 6336 <MTH 636> Algebra II MATH 5397 <MTH 597> Discrete Mathematics MATH 6332 <MTH 632> Introduction to Topology MATH 6368 <MTH 668> Numerical Linear Algebra MATH 6379 <MTH 679> Functions of a Complex Variable |
24
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| 2 |
Electives
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Choose two from: Graduate courses in MATH1 |
6
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| 3 | Thesis |
MATH 6099 <MTH 699> Research and Thesis |
6
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TOTAL
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36
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| Notes: |
| 1 | Selections must be made in consultation with the Graduate Advisor. |
Plan 2 - M.S. in Mathematics (Non-thesis)
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Item
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Requirement
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Options
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Hours
Required |
| 1 |
Specified
Courses |
Choose all from: MATH 6333 <MTH 633> Foundations of Analysis I MATH 6334 <MTH 634> Foundations of Analysis II MATH 6335 <MTH 635> Algebra I MATH 6336 <MTH 636> Algebra II MATH 5397 <MTH 597> Discrete Mathematics MATH 6332 <MTH 632> Introduction to Topology MATH 6368 <MTH 668> Numerical Linear Algebra MATH 6379 <MTH 679> Functions of a Complex Variable STAT 5361 <STA 561> Theory and Applications of Probability MATH 6398 <MTH 698> Research and Thesis |
30
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| 2 |
Electives
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Choose two from: Graduate courses in MATH1 |
6
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TOTAL
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36
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| Notes: |
| 1 | Selections must be made in consultation with the Graduate Advisor. |
Courses
Senior Courses Open to Graduate Students
With departmental approval, a maximum of six hours of the following senior (4000-level) courses may be taken for graduate credit toward the MS in Mathematics.
| MATH 4366 <MTH 466> Elementary Analysis |
| MATH 4376 <MTH 476> Topics in Applied Mathematics I |
| MATH 4377 <MTH 477> Algebraic Structures |
