Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

Master of Mathematics (36 credits)

The Master of Science degree in Mathematics requires 36 semester hours of credit of which a minimum of 18 hours must be taken at the 600 level. An alternate thesis option requires 30 hours of course credits and six hours for thesis research and writing. A written comprehensive examination in two areas from among algebra, real analysis, topology, complex analysis, statistics, and an oral defense of the thesis are required.

Admission Requirements

Applicants for the Master of Science in Mathematics program must have earned a baccalaureate degree in mathematics from an accredited institution and have an overall minimum 2.5 average on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate work or a minimum 2.75 average in the last 60 hours of study, which may include no more than 12 hours of graduate study. Applicants must provide scores on the general and specialty areas of the Graduate Record Examinations taken within the five years. The applicant must also submit two letters of recommendation from persons qualified to evaluate their ability to pursue graduate study in mathematics. Please refer to the "Graduate Studies" for additional requirements.