Master of Arts in Mathematics
The master’s degree in mathematics provides students with a broad graduate-level mathematical background suitable for community college teaching, for pursuing a PhD degree in the mathematical sciences, or for seeking employment in business, industry, or government. Students pursuing the master of science degree will be required to write a 6-credit thesis. Students taking THES 698 are expected to make an oral presentation on their thesis topic, at the discretion of the committee. For a master of arts or master of science degree a maximum of four 500-level courses will count towards meeting the requirements for the degree.
30-32 credits
Algebra, 6 credits
(If the undergraduate equivalent is not complete. Otherwise course substitutions in algebra will be made in conjunction with the program advisor.)
Analysis, 6-7 credits from
(If the undergraduate equivalent is not complete. Otherwise 3-credit course substitutions in analysis will be made in conjunction with the program advisor.)
Further requirements, 9 credits
3-7 credits from
Research component, 3-6 credits from
| MATH 689 | Research Methods in Mathematics and Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 694 | Research Methods in Mathematics Education | 3 |
| THES 698 | Thesis | 1 TO 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 30-32
Accelerated Master's Program (AMP)
Undergraduate students accepted to the Accelerated Master's Program (AMP) most commonly take Real Analysis 1 & 2 (MATH 471/571 & MATH 672), Abstract Algebra 1 & 2 (MATH 411/511 & MATH 612), and/or electives in Geometry/Analysis (MATH 441/541; MATH 445/545) or Algebra (MATH 415/515; MATH 416/516).