Mathematical Sciences, Thesis Option, M.S.

Requirements for the Master of Science

A Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics is required for admission to this program. Students with degrees in other fields may possibly be admitted, with undergraduate deficiencies, at the discretion of departmental advisors. Before beginning graduate studies, students are expected to have completed a one-year course in advanced calculus.

Thirty credits are required for graduation.

Required (core) courses, 12 credits, 3 credits each:

MA-GY 7033 Linear Algebra I 3 Credits
MA-GY 7043 Linear Algebra II 3 Credits
MA-GY 6213 Intro to Math Analysis I 3 Credits
MA-GY 6223 Intro to Math Analysis II 3 Credits

Thesis Option:

Electives: 12 credits
Master’s Thesis: 6 credits

Note:

Requires an examination of the thesis material by faculty advisors and certification that the work is satisfactory.
This degree was formerly titled Mathematics.

Total: 30 Credits

Sample Study Plan

Here is a sample study plan that a typical student will follow.

Fall 1	Credits	Spring 1	Credtis
MA-GY 6213 Intro to Math Analysis I	3	MA-GY 6223 Intro to Math Analysis II	3
MA-GY 7033 Linear Algebra I	3	MA-GY 7043 Linear Algebra II	3
Elective	3	Elective	3
Fall 2	Credits	Spring 2	Credits
MA-GY 997X M.S. Thesis in Math	3	MA-GY 997X M.S. Thesis in Math	3
Elective	3
Elective	3

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