MS Degree Program

Program objectives are (1) development of thorough background in mathematical sciences, including retention and integration of core knowledge; (2) development of research skills in mathematics; and (3) development of interdisciplinary opportunities and good oral and written communication skills.

General Program Prerequisites

1. An undergraduate degree with a major in mathematics or statistics is required. The minimum GPA is 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Students whose major was not in mathematics or statistics will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
2. Letters of recommendation recommendation need to be submitted upon request.
3. IELTS or TOEFL scores are required for students whose native language is not English.

General Program Requirements

1. Satisfactory completion of 33 credit hours of graduate course work in a program approved by the department is required. Not more than 9 hours of course work at the 6000 level can be applied to the degree. At least 24 credit hours of course work have to be at the 7000 level or higher. At least 21 credit hours of course work have to be earned from courses offered by the Department of Mathematical Sciences.
2. Not more than three credit hours from graduate level seminars can be used to satisfy degree requirements.
3. The courses , , , , , , , , and  can only be used to satisfy degree requirements in the Teaching of Mathematics concentration.   
4. A passing grade on a comprehensive examination is required. Students may choose a thesis or non-thesis option.

Specific Degree Requirements

Mathematics Concentration

To ensure foundational knowledge, several 6000-level courses are required. If the corresponding 4000-level cognate of a required 6000-level course was taken for credit before, the 6000-level course need not be taken again. For that course the requirement is considered satisfied.