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2004-2005 Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
M.A. in Mathematics
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The Master of Arts program accommodates students interested in a broad spectrum
of mathematics and its applications, as well as the natural sciences, mathematical
components of the social sciences, and mathematics education. Many graduates of
this program teach in high school and college or pursue doctoral degrees. Students
may attend part-time or full-time.
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Admission Requirements
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with a strong background in mathematics,
including Linear Algebra (MATH 135A), Advanced Calculus (MATH 171), and at least
two additional courses in advanced mathematics. Motivated students who have taken
fewer mathematics courses will be considered for provisional admission. Program Requirements - Total Semester Hours: 30
The M.A. in Mathematics requires 30 semester hours of graduate courses, of which
at least 18 hours must be in mathematics. The remaining 12 hours may be taken
in mathematics or, with the Graduate Program Director’s permission, in biology,
computer science, business, education, or other appropriate disciplines.
Students must also complete an oral comprehensive examination or a master’s thesis,
the latter requiring approval of two departmental readers and an oral defense.
Mathematics courses must include: Choost at Least 1 Course From:
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