Pure Mathematics

In addition to the General Degree Requirements as published in this Catalog, students pursuing the Master of Science Degree in Mathematics with concentrations in Pure Mathematics or Applied Mathematics must complete a minimum of thirty (30) graduate credits. For the thesis option, students are required to complete at least twenty-four (24) graduate mathematics credits and six (6) thesis related credits.

For the non-thesis Pure Mathematics concentration track, at least 24 credits of the 30 credits must be in mathematics. Up to 6 credits of areas of special theoretical concentration courses are determined jointly by the interest of the graduate student, the graduate mathematics advisor and members of other departments who are formally designated as graduate faculty.

In either pure or applied concentration tracks, students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 to continue in the program.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students pursuing the Master of Science Degree in Mathematics will be able to:
1. Construct proofs of major advanced theoretical results in mathematics.
2. Use abstract mathematical reasoning and modeling to solve disciplinary and interdisciplinary problems.
3. Apply mathematical theories and concepts to conduct scholarly research in interdisciplinary areas.
4. Present mathematical research results and findings in written and oral forms for mathematical, scientific, and general audiences.