Graduate programs

The Fariborz Maseeh Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers work leading to the degrees of Master of Arts, Master of Science, the Ph.D. in Mathematical Sciences and the Ph.D. in Mathematics Education as well as the Graduate Certificate for Middle School Mathematics Teachers and the Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics.

Admission requirements

Degree requirements

Mathematics M.A./M.S.

Statistics M.S.

M.S. in Mathematics for Teachers

Mathematical Sciences Ph.D.

Mathematics Education Ph.D.

Mathematics M.A./M.S.

Candidates must complete an approved 45-credit program which includes at least 30 credits in mathematics or statistics. These 30 credits must include courses distributed as follows: two 9-credit sequences at the 600-level and either the 3-credit Mth 501 Mathematical Literature and Problems or the 3-credit Stat 501 Statistical Literature and Problems. In addition, the student must pass written examinations.

The M.A./M.S. in Mathematics and Statistics programs are designed for the student who wishes to prepare for community college teaching, industrial work in mathematics or statistics, or further advanced work toward a Ph.D. in mathematics or statistics.