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Nov 08, 2025
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2025-2026 Graduate Catalog
Mathematics, M.A.
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The Major provides the experience and knowledge to understand and appreciate prior accomplishments in the discipline and develop the skills necessary for a meaningful contribution to the intellectual advancement and applications of the discipline. It prepares its graduates to pursue long-term careers in their field by providing solid and cutting-edge knowledge, as well as a technical education enabling them to take on leading positions in a modern economy.
Major Research Areas
Algebra & Number Theory, Applied Statistics, Approximation Theory, Bio-Mathematics, Complex & Harmonic Analysis, Cyber-Security & Cryptography, Data Science, Differential Equations, Graph Theory & Combinatorics, Low-Dimensional Topology, Mathematics Education, Mathematical Physics, Operator Theory, Probability, Statistical Learning, Stochastic Processes & Modelling
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Admission Information
Must meet University Admission and English Proficiency requirements as well as requirements for admission to the major, listed below. -
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in mathematical sciences or related area. -
GRE - At least a 55th percentile Quantitative score; Verbal and Analytical Writing scores are also considered. -
At least a 3.00 GPA in undergraduate math courses, and specifically in the following courses or their equivalents: Elementary Abstract Algebra, Bridge to Abstract Mathematics, and Intermediate Analysis. -
Three letters of recommendation (two of which should be from college level mathematics/statistics professors). -
A completed math department application form, including a statement of goals -
A completed departmental graduate teaching assistantship application form (if such a position is desired). The Graduate Admissions Committee may provisionally admit applicants from other majors to the Master’s Program if they meet the GPA requirement. Curriculum Requirements
Total Minimum Hours: 31 hours - Shared Core Requirements – 4 Credit Hours
- Other Required Courses - 3 Credit Hours
- Mathematics Knowledge Breadth and Depth - 12 Credit Hours Minimum
- Electives - 6 Credit Hours
- Thesis/Non-Thesis– 6 Credit Hours minimum
Core Requirements (4 Credit Hours)
Additional Required Courses (3 Credit Hours)
Students must complete the following course. If taken at the undergraduate level (MAA 4212) or its approved analogue is taken, then an approved elective may be taken in place of MAA 5306: Mathematics Knowledge Breadth and Depth Courses (12 Credit hours minimum)
The Program offers structured coursework to ensure both breadth and depth of disciplinary knowledge. The student must complete either two pairs of courses from the Fundamental Knowledge categories, or one pair of courses from the Fundamental Knowledge categories and one group of courses from Mathematical Depth categories with at least a 3.00 grade average. Each course may count towards one category. Fundamental Knowledge in Algebra, Analysis or Topology
Course Groups Representing Mathematics Depth
Applied Algebra and Number Theory
Partial Differential Equations:
Linear Models and Multivariate Analysis
Stochastic Processes And Time Series Analysis
Electives (6 Credit Hours Minimum)
Students select graduate courses listed above in consultation with their advisor. Courses cannot count in more than one area. Comprehensive Exam
The student must either successfully defend a thesis (the Thesis Option) or pass one of the written Fundamental Qualifying Examinations (the Exam Option). Thesis/Non-Thesis (6 Credit Hours)
Non-Thesis
Students in the non-thesis option complete an additional six (6) hours of electives from the graduate courses listed above. Department Handbook
The student is responsible for familiarizing themselves with the additional program requirements and expectations listed in the program handbook, particularly those concerning timely progress. |
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