Mathematics M.A.
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The minimum grade for a course to be accepted toward any requirement is C. Individual programs may require higher grades for specific courses.
MASTER OF ARTS - MATHEMATICS
- The Master of Arts in Mathematics program aims to provide students with a broad background in mathematics and the opportunity to concentrate on an area of special interest.
- The areas of study are Algebra, Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Combinatorics & Optimization, Mathematics Education, and Statistics.
- Candidates for admission to the Master of Arts in Mathematics degree program should have an undergraduate mathematics major.
- Students may apply up to 10-credit hours of research towards the degree. The professional presentation for the non-thesis option consists of at least 2-credit hours of research on advanced-level material, culminating in an oral presentation(s) by the student.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following course: | ||
| M 600 | Mathematics Colloquium | 1 |
| Complete 2 credits of the following courses: | 2 | |
| Topics in Mathematics Education | ||
| Graduate Seminar in Applied Mathematics | ||
| Graduate Seminar in Algebra | ||
| Graduate Seminar in Analysis | ||
| Graduate Seminar in Combinatorics and Optimization | ||
| Thesis or Professional Presentation Options | 27-33 | |
Thesis Option (27 credits) | ||
Complete 27 credits of graduate-level Mathematics (M) and Statistics (STAT) courses. | ||
Professional Presentation Option (33 credits) | ||
Complete the following course: | ||
| Research | ||
Complete 31 credits of graduate-level Mathematics (M) and Statistics (STAT) courses. | ||
| Total Hours | 30-36 | |