Masters Degree
The Department of Mathematics is not accepting applications for the
Masters Program, but current Ph.D. students can earn any of the
Masters Degrees described below.
The department offers the Master of Arts (Plan B) and a
Master of Science in applied mathematics. Applicants must have the
equivalent of a bachelor's degree in mathematics before applying. (This
usually includes a year of abstract algebra and a year of real and/or
complex analysis.)
The M.A. requires 30 hours of coursework, including MTH 436, 440, 467, 471,
or their equivalent. The candidate must also pass an examination based on
the courses presented for the degree. (Joint M.A.s with other departments
may be arranged on an individual basis.)
The M.S. in applied mathematics requires 32 credits of coursework including
the following core of courses: MTH 467, 471. All students enrolled in
this program will be required to demonstrate proficiency in a high-level
computer language. Students will be able to choose between two options,
Plan A (thesis) or Plan B (oral exam). Additional credit hours will
normally be chosen from graduate courses in mathematics or related technical
fields.
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