MS Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers programs of study leading to the Master of Science degree in mathematics. The Master of Science program is flexible enough to provide several plans of study depending on the choice of recommended sequence of courses. Student interested in applied mathematics may take courses to prepare themselves for careers in business, industry, or government as well as for further study in mathematics. Applications from the sciences, industry and management are stressed in course work from the areas of classical applied mathematics, operations research, and statistics. A more traditional pure mathematics plan of study provides a strong background in basic areas of mathematics. Thus it is often the choice of those interested in secondary or community college teaching and for those who intend to pursue the Ph.D. degree in mathematics at another institution. Teachers in secondary schools who wish to obtain graduate level teacher certification should check with the graduate coordinator in the Watson College of Education to determine the current requirements for certification.