Curriculum Flow Chart
Visual representation of the PhD in Mathematics program progression
PhD Program Admission
Begin your doctoral journey in Mathematics
First Semester
Foundation coursework begins
Major Area Course
Minor Area Course
Elective
9 Credit Hours
Second Semester
Continue advanced coursework
Major Area Course
Minor Area Course
Elective
9 Credit Hours
Third Semester
Prepare for comprehensive examination
Major Area Course
Major Area Course
Elective
MATH 699 Seminar
9 Credit Hours
📝 Written Comprehensive Exam
Covers 4 graduate-level courses from Groups I & II
Exam Result?
Minimum 70% required per component
✓ PASS
Fourth Semester
PhD Candidacy achieved
Major Area Course
MATH 711 Pre-Dissertation
6 Credit Hours
Fifth Semester Onwards
MATH 712 Ph.D. Dissertation
In Progress (IP)
🎓 Ph.D. in Mathematics
Dissertation defense completed
42 Total Credit Hours
✗ FAIL
Retake at 4th Semester
Final attempt for failed components
M.Sc. Exit Option
Complete MATH 610 Thesis
36 Credit Hours
🎓 M.Sc. in Mathematics
Alternative completion pathway
Coursework Semester
Key Milestone
Decision Point
Program Completion