Master of Science

Master of Science in Mathematics
With Thesis

Additional Admission Requirements.

In addition to the general requirements of the College or Arts and Sciences, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics has the following requirements:

    1. A baccalaureate degree in mathematics or its equivalent
    2. Courses in mathematics equivalent to the following
      • Math 4435/6435, Linear Algebra (3)
      • Math 4441/644 1 Modern Algebra I (3)
      • Math 4661/666 1 Analysis I

Degree Requirements:

    1. Twenty-four hours of graduate-level courses (exclusive of 8820 and 8999 courses).

      A. The following four courses are required:

      • Math 8110 Real Analysis I (3)
      • Math 8120 Real Analysis II (3)
      • Advanced Matrix Analysis (3)
      • Math 8220 Abstract Algebra (3)

      B. One additional three-hour 8000-level course in Mathematics

      C. Nine additional hours of graduate level coursework from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics or in a related field selected in consultation with an adviser and approved by the Director of Graduate Studies. These ma y include no more than six hours (e.g. two courses) in a related field. Any courses which are used in area 2 of the “Additional Admission Requirements” section of this catalog cannot be applied toward the degree.

    2. Six hours of Thesis Research (Math 8999).
    3. Additional Requirements.
      • A thesis.
      • A thesis defense.

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