MS in Mathematics
The degree of Master of Science can be obtained in one of two options.
Option A – Applied Mathematics: To obtain the degree of Master of Science in the applied mathematics option, the student must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate credit and meet the following requirements:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 5710 & MATH 5720 | Methods Of Numerical Analysis I and Methods Of Numerical Analysis II | 6 |
| MATH 5820 & MATH 5830 | Introduction To Real Analysis I and Introduction To Real Analysis II | 6 |
| MATH 6500 & MATH 6510 | Ordinary Differential Equations and Partial Differential Equations | 6 |
| MATH 5880 | Complex Variables | 3 |
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Classical Differential Geometry I | ||
| Ordinary Differential Equations | ||
| Partial Differential Equations | ||
| Dynamical Systems I | ||
| Dynamical Systems II | ||
| Methods Of Mathematical Physics I | ||
| Functional Analysis I | ||
| Complex Variables | ||
| Discrete Structures And Analysis Algorithms | ||
| Introduction To Theory Of Probability | ||
| Introduction To Mathematical Statistics | ||
| Calculus Of Variations And Optimal Control Theory I | ||
| The student must pass a two-part comprehensive examination or submit and defend a master’s thesis. | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Option B – Statistics: To obtain the degree of Master of Science in the statistics option, the student must complete a minimum of 35 semester hours of graduate credit and meet the following requirements:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 5680 | Introduction To Theory Of Probability | 3 |
| MATH 5690 | Introduction To Mathematical Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 5600 | Advanced Statistical Methods I | 3 |
| MATH 5610 | Advanced Statistical Methods II | 3 |
| MATH 5620 | Linear Statistical Models | 3 |
| MATH 5630 | Theory And Methods Of Sample Surveys | 3 |
| MATH 5640 | Statistical Computing | 3 |
| MATH 6620 | Categorical Data Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 6630 | Nonparametric Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 6640 | Topics In Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 6650 | Statistical Inference | 3 |
| MATH 6690 | Multivariate Statistics | 3 |
| Pass a two-part comprehensive examination, one part in probability and statistical theory and one part in applied statistics. | ||
| Total Hours | 36 | |