Mathematics Graduate Degree Plans
The Master of Science in Mathematics program offers six tracks with four emphases:
Pure Mathematics (With or Without Thesis)
Mathematicians with a strong background in pure mathematics are surprisingly attractive to many professional branches in our society, particularly intelligence technology, finance, security, engineering, and physics.
Industrial Mathematics (With or Without Thesis)
Industrial Mathematics is a growing branch in mathematics that provides trained personnel for key positions in modern industries.
Mathematics with Emphasis in Teaching Mathematics (With or Without Project)
Teaching Mathematics answers the increasing demand for college and junior college mathematics instructors, and dual credit and advanced placement mathematics teachers in primary and secondary schools.
Special Requirements
Either successful defense of thesis for a student with thesis or completion of a comprehensive examination for a student without a thesis is required. The examination will be scheduled during the last semester of course work upon recommendation of the graduate advisor. The form of the examination will be specified in the student's program of study and may include material from foundation courses.
Foundation Courses
Graduate students may be required to take undergraduate courses in mathematics to make up for deficiencies in undergraduate preparation as determined by their temporary admission or advising committee. These courses will not be applied to the degree program.
Courses required for the M.S. in Pure Mathematics (36 semester credit hours)
| COURSE |
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SCH |
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| MATH 5321 |
Higher Algebra |
3 |
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| MATH 5323 |
Group Theory |
3 |
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| MATH 5331 |
Higher Geometry |
3 |
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| MATH 5339 |
Topology |
3 |
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| MATH 5341 |
Higher Analysis |
3 |
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| MATH 5367 |
Numerical Analysis |
3 |
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| Three courses out of the following |
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| MATH 5304 |
Foundations of Math |
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| MATH 5309 |
Integrating Tech. into Math. |
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| MATH 5327 |
Lie Algebra |
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| MATH 5329 |
Number Theory |
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| MATH 5337 |
Dynamical Systems |
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| MATH 5342 |
Measure and Integration |
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| MATH 5346 |
Functional Analysis |
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| MATH 5348 |
Differential Equations |
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| MATH 5362 |
Graph Theory |
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| MATH 5375 |
Measure and Probability |
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9 |
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| with Thesis |
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| MATH 5397 |
Thesis |
6 |
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| without Thesis |
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| MATH 5395 |
Research Seminar |
6 |
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| One course from the Graduate Mathematics Inventory |
3_ |
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36 |
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Courses required for the M.S. in Industrial Mathematics (36 semester credit hours)
| COURSE |
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SCH |
|
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| MATH 5321 |
Higher Algebra |
3 |
|
| MATH 5323 |
Group Theory |
3 |
|
| MATH 5331 |
Higher Geometry |
3 |
|
| MATH 5341 |
Higher Analysis |
3 |
|
| MATH 5367 |
Numerical Analysis |
3 |
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| MATH 5379 |
Stochastic Analysis |
3 |
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| Three courses out of the following |
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| MATH 5309 |
Integrating Tech. into Math. |
|
|
| MATH 5337 |
Dynamical Systems |
|
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| MATH 5348 |
Differential Equations |
|
|
| MATH 5361 |
Mathematical Modeling |
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| MATH 5362 |
Graph Theory |
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| MATH 5363 |
Operations Research |
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| MATH 5365 |
Discrete Mathematics |
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| MATH 5368 |
Codes, Ciphers, and Security |
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| MATH 5381 |
Mathematical Statistics |
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| MATH 5385 |
Time Series & Eng. System |
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9 |
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| with Thesis |
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| MATH 5397 |
Thesis |
6 |
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| without Thesis |
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| MATH 5395 |
Research Seminar |
6 |
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| One course from the Graduate Mathematics Inventory |
3_ |
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36 |
Courses required for the
M.S. in Mathematics with Emphasis onTeaching Mathematics with Project
(36 semester credit hours)
| Required Mathematics Core Courses (9 SCH Total) |
SCH |
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| MATH 5321 |
Higher Algebra |
3 |
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| MATH 5331 |
Higher Geometry |
3 |
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| MATH 5341 |
Higher Analysis |
3 |
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| Elective Education/Mathematics Education/Technology Courses (12 SCH Total) |
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| Four courses selected from the following graduate level Education and Mathematics courses designed for teachers. |
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| EDCI 6302 |
Field-research Methodology |
3 |
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| EDCI 6341 |
Teaching Algebraic Concepts |
3 |
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| EDCI 6343 |
Teaching Geometric Concepts |
3 |
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| EDCI 6349 |
Current Issues and Research in Math Education |
3 |
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| EDTC 6332 |
Practicum |
3 |
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EDTC 6355 |
Designing Instruction for the Online Course |
3 |
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EDTC 6356 |
Media Enhancement for the Online Course |
3 |
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| EDTC 6357 |
Using Open Source Courseware for Online Course Development |
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| MATH 5305 |
History of Mathematics |
3 |
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| MATH 5307 |
Collegiate Mathematics Teaching |
3 |
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| MATH 5309 |
Integrating Technology into Mathematics |
3 |
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| MATH 5392 |
Special Topics in Mathematics for Teachers |
3 |
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Elective Mathematics Courses (12 SCH Total)
Four courses selected from the following graduate level Mathematics courses |
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| MATH 5304 |
Foundations of Mathematics |
3 |
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| MATH 5329 |
Number Theory |
3 |
|
| MATH 5339 |
Topology |
3 |
|
| MATH 5361 |
Mathematical Modeling |
3 |
|
| MATH 5362 |
Graph Theory |
3 |
|
| MATH 5365 |
Discrete Mathematics |
3 |
|
| MATH 5367 |
Numerical Analysis |
3 |
|
| MATH 5368 |
Codes, Cyphers, and Security in Communications |
3 |
|
| MATH 5381 |
Mathematical Statistics |
3 |
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| MATH 5391 |
Special Topics in Mathematics |
3 |
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| Required Research Course (3 SCH Total) |
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| MATH 5395 |
Research Seminar |
3 |
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Special Requirement
The student must give a presentation at a conference/seminar/symposium and/or publish an article on a journal/proceding.
Courses required for the
M.S. in Mathematics with Emphasis onTeaching Mathematics without Project
(36 semester credit hours)
| Required Mathematics Core Courses (9 SCH Total) |
SCH |
|
| MATH 5321 |
Higher Algebra |
3 |
|
| MATH 5331 |
Higher Geometry |
3 |
|
| MATH 5341 |
Higher Analysis |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Elective Education/Mathematics Education/Technology Courses (12 SCH Total) |
|
| Four courses selected from the following graduate level Education and Mathematics courses designed for teachers. |
|
|
| EDCI 6302 |
Field-research Methodology |
3 |
|
| EDCI 6341 |
Teaching Algebraic Concepts |
3 |
|
| EDCI 6343 |
Teaching Geometric Concepts |
3 |
|
| EDCI 6349 |
Current Issues and Research in Math Education |
3 |
|
| EDTC 6332 |
Practicum |
3 |
|
|
EDTC 6355 |
Designing Instruction for the Online Course |
3 |
|
|
EDTC 6356 |
Media Enhancement for the Online Course |
3 |
|
| EDTC 6357 |
Using Open Source Courseware for Online Course Development |
|
|
| MATH 5305 |
History of Mathematics |
3 |
|
| MATH 5307 |
Collegiate Mathematics Teaching |
3 |
|
| MATH 5309 |
Integrating Technology into Mathematics |
3 |
|
| MATH 5392 |
Special Topics in Mathematics for Teachers |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Elective Mathematics Courses (15 SCH Total)
Five courses selected from the following graduate level Mathematics courses |
|
|
| MATH 5304 |
Foundations of Mathematics |
3 |
|
| MATH 5329 |
Number Theory |
3 |
|
| MATH 5339 |
Topology |
3 |
|
| MATH 5361 |
Mathematical Modeling |
3 |
|
| MATH 5362 |
Graph Theory |
3 |
|
| MATH 5365 |
Discrete Mathematics |
3 |
|
| MATH 5367 |
Numerical Analysis |
3 |
|
| MATH 5368 |
Codes, Cyphers, and Security in Communications |
3 |
|
| MATH 5381 |
Mathematical Statistics |
3 |
|
| MATH 5391 |
Special Topics in Mathematics |
3 |
|
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Special Requirement
Comprehensive Examination