M.S. in Mathematical Sciences
The program has a history of successfully preparing students for doctoral studies as well as for positions in industry and teaching.
Each student’s program is designed individually to meet the student’s interests and goals.
Applicants whose degrees are from non-English speaking institutions are required to demonstrate English proficiency. Please consult the Graduate School website for required scores.
Departmental Requirements
For the MS degree, both thesis and non-thesis options are available. The thesis option requires 24 semester hours of coursework plus the completion of the six-semester-hour thesis. The non-thesis option requires 36 semester hours of coursework including MATH 5396 or STAT 5396. In either case, a maximum of nine (9) semester hours of approved upper-division undergraduate courses is acceptable. Particular courses of study for the MS must be approved by the departmental committee on graduate studies. The passing of a comprehensive examination is required. All full-time MS students must enroll in MATH 5195 or STAT 5195 each semester in residence, excluding summers and the last semester of thesis.
Degree Plan
Required Credits: 30-36
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MS in Mathematics (All courses require a grade of C or better) | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| MATH 5331 | Real Variables | 3 |
| MATH 5351 | Complex Variables | 3 |
| STAT 5380 | Mathematical Statistics I | 3 |
| Select thesis or non-thesis option: | 7-13 | |
| Thesis Option | ||
| Graduate Seminar | ||
| Thesis 1 | ||
| Thesis 2 | ||
| Non-Thesis Option | ||
| Graduate Seminar | ||
| Graduate Research | ||
| Other Electives: | ||
| Select 9 additional hours from the following: | ||
| Topics in Applied Mathematics | ||
| Principles of Analysis | ||
| Principles of Algebra | ||
| Numerical Analysis | ||
| Comp Methods of Linear Algebra | ||
| Techniques in Optimization | ||
| General Topology | ||
| Numer Solution Part Diff Equat | ||
| Numerical Optimization | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Other Electives (thesis or non-thesis): | ||
| Select fourteen hours from the following: | 14 | |
| Topics in Applied Mathematics | ||
| Principles of Analysis | ||
| Principles of Algebra | ||
| Numerical Analysis | ||
| Comp Methods of Linear Algebra | ||
| Techniques in Optimization | ||
| General Topology | ||
| Numer Solution Part Diff Equat | ||
| Numerical Optimization | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Statistical Programming | ||
| Applied Experimental Design | ||
| Categorical Data Analysis | ||
| Post-Genomic Analysis | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Mathematical Statistics II | ||
| Applied Regression Models | ||
| Stochastic Processes | ||
| Multivariate Data Analysis | ||
| Time Series Analysis | ||
| Statistical Computing | ||
| Intro to Statistical Analysis | ||
| Statistical Machine Learning I | ||
| Statistical Machine Learn. II | ||
| Total Hours | 30-36 | |
Applied Mathematics Track
Thesis Option
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MATH 5309 | Intro to Applied Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 5321 | Principles of Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 5322 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 5329 | Numerical Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 5398 | Thesis 1 | 3 |
| MATH 5399 | Thesis 2 | 3 |
| MATH 5195 | Graduate Seminar | 1 |
| All full-time students must enroll in MATH 5195 each semester in residence, excluding summers and the last semester of thesis. | ||
| Free Elective Course Menu for Thesis Option (11 credit hours required) | ||
| MATH 5XXX / STAT 5XXX - Any graduate level MATH/STAT courses | 11 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Non-Thesis Option
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MATH 5309 | Intro to Applied Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 5321 | Principles of Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 5322 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 5329 | Numerical Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 5396 | Graduate Research | 3 |
| MATH 5195 | Graduate Seminar | 1 |
| All full-time students must enroll in MATH 5195 each semester in residence, excluding summers and the last semester of thesis. | ||
| Free Elective Course Menu for Thesis Option (20 credit hours required) | ||
| MATH 5XXX / STAT 5XXX - Any graduate level MATH/STAT courses | 20 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |