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Master of Science in Mathematics
Do you want to know how and why mathematics is applied in our society? Or perhaps the theories and thinking behind algorithms, equations and methods? This degree will provide you training in both the theory and application of mathematics.Admission requirements Accordion Closed
You must have completed at least 27 credit hours of undergraduate mathematics coursework at the level of calculus and above with a grade of C or better, and have at least a 3.0 grade point average in these courses.
The 27 credit hours must include coursework in linear algebra, real analysis (advanced calculus), and abstract algebra.
Degree details Accordion Closed
This program must be completed under the thesis or comprehensive exam plan, as described in the academic catalog.
Comprehensive Exam plan Accordion Closed
For this 34-unit program, you must:
- Complete 34 units of coursework as described on the Program of Study.
- Perform satisfactorily on a comprehensive final oral exam conducted by your advisory committee; for more details, see the Graduate Handbook.
Thesis plan Accordion Closed
For this 37-unit program, you must:
- Complete 31 units of coursework as described on the Program of Study.
- Complete at least 6 units of MAT 699: Thesis; for more details, see the Graduate Handbook.
- Have a mathematics faculty member serve as your thesis adviser.
- Get your research committee's approval of your specific thesis plan.
- Perform satisfactorily on an oral defense of the thesis conducted by your research committee.
Additional information Accordion Closed
Find more details for each degree plan within the Program of Study.
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