Degree Requirements
Requirements to complete the M.S. program in Mathematics
To complete the M.S. program, a candidate must fulfill the following requirements:
Program Requirements
1
Complete Course Credits
Complete 24 Credit Hours satisfying the following conditions:
At least 18 credit hours must be in Mathematics including at least three courses from the core list below
A maximum of 6 credit hours at the 400 level can be counted
MATH 521
MATH 531
MATH 533
MATH 550
MATH 551
2
Pass Seminar Course
Pass the seminar course MATH 599 – Graduate students attend departmental seminars and present at least one seminar on a current research topic.
3
Prepare and Defend Thesis
Prepare and successfully defend a thesis (MATH 610) – This includes original research work under the supervision of a faculty advisor.
Important Note
The student must seek the approval of the academic advisor (in consultation with the thesis advisor) for any course she/he registers.