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.

Degree requirements

G.C. IN MATHEMATICS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS

Candidates must complete eight graduate mathematics courses specifically designed for teachers who desire to teach middle school mathematics. This 24-credit program consists of MTH 590 - MTH 596 and Teaching & Learning in the MS Math Classroom MTH 597.

G.C. IN APPLIED STATISTICS

Candidates must complete a minimum of 24 graduate credit hours of course work distributed as three components:

  1. The three-term core course sequence: STAT 564 Applied Regression Analysis (3 credits) and STAT 565, 566 Experimental Design: Theory and Methods, (3 credits each)
  2. a minimum of 12 additional hours chosen from the list of interdisciplinary courses (http://www.pdx.edu/math/graduate-certificate-in-applied-statistics). Please note that 510/610 courses are not acceptable,
  3. STAT 570 Statistical Consulting (3 credits) Please note that this course is only offered during Spring term.

See University master’s degree requirements. Specific departmental requirements are listed within their program sections.