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Graduate Degrees & Certificates

M.S. in Mathematics

For admission, you should have a strong undergraduate background in mathematics, including as much work as possible in abstract algebra, linear algebra, and advanced calculus or analysis. Your plan of study must contain at least 30 credits, and normally will include the following courses:

Course Credits

STAT519 - Introduction to Probability

3

MA571 - Elementary Topology

3

Four courses selected from:

12

MA525 - Introduction to Complex Analysis

 

MA540 - Analysis I

 

MA541 - Analysis II

 

MA553 - Introduction to Abstract Algebra

 

MA554 - Linear Algebra

 

MA560 - Fundamental Concepts of Geometry, or MA575 - Linear Graph Theory

3

Credits in another mathematics course

3

Credits in additional courses approved by your advisory committee

6

Total

30

You may take all of your electives in the mathematical sciences. If you take courses outside of mathematical sciences, you must take at least two from the same discipline.