About This Program
The Pure Mathematics M.S. program offers a comprehensive curriculum and research opportunities to prepare students for a successful career in mathematics.Read more...
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Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*
Data scientists and mathematical science occupations, all other
- 30.9%much faster than the average
- 33,200number of jobs
- $98,230potential earnings
Mathematical science teachers, postsecondary
- 1.3%slower than the average
- 60,100number of jobs
- $73,650potential earnings
Mathematicians
- 3.0%about as fast as the average
- 2,900number of jobs
- $110,860potential earnings
Natural sciences managers
- 4.8%about as fast as the average
- 71,400number of jobs
- $137,940potential earnings
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
- 3.8%about as fast as the average
- 1,050,800number of jobs
- $62,870potential earnings
Statisticians
- 34.6%much faster than the average
- 42,700number of jobs
- $92,270potential earnings
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics'Occupational Outlook Handbook．Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
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Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university1
- Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000 point scale
- Official transcript(s)
- Résumé or vita
- Goal statement
- Three letters of recommendation
- English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning one of the following:
- Minimum 525 TOEFL PBT score (paper-based version)
- Minimum 71 TOEFL IBT score (Internet-based version)
- Minimum 74 MELAB score
- Minimum 6.0 IELTS score
- Minimum 50 PTE score
- Minimum 100 Duolingo English Test score
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Application Deadlines
- Fall Semester
- Application deadline: March 1
- Spring Semester
- Application deadline: October 1
- Summer Term
- Application deadline: March 1
Applications submitted after these deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis.
Program Requirements
Major Requirements
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| MATH 67199 |
THESIS I |
6 |
|
8 |
| 1 |
18 |
|
|
ABSTRACT ALGEBRA I
and ABSTRACT ALGEBRA II |
|
|
|
FUNCTIONS OF A REAL VARIABLE I
and FUNCTIONS OF A REAL VARIABLE II |
|
|
|
FUNCTIONS OF A COMPLEX VARIABLE I
and FUNCTIONS OF A COMPLEX VARIABLE II |
|
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|
INTRODUCTION TO TOPOLOGY I
and INTRODUCTION TO TOPOLOGY II |
|
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: |
32 |
Graduation Requirements
Candidates for the Master of Science degree must write and defend a thesis in an area agreed upon with the faculty advisor.
Program note
Each student should submit a detailed plan of study for approval by the advisor by the time the first 16 credit hours of graduate credit have been completed.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Reason in mathematical arguments at a level appropriate to the discipline, including using precise definitions, articulating assumptions and reasoning logically to conclusions.
- Engage effectively in problem solving, including exploring examples, devising and testing conjectures and assessing the correctness of solutions.
- Approach mathematical problems creatively, including trying multiple approaches and modifying problems when necessary to make them more tractable.
- Communicate mathematics clearly both orally and in writing.
- Teach university-level mathematics effectively.
- Obtain a deeper understanding of some subdiscipline of mathematics.
Full Description
The Master of Science degree in Pure Mathematics is primarily a terminal, pre-professional degree comprising coursework beyond the bachelor's degree that emphasizes theoretical ares of the discipline, including algebra, analysis, geometry, number theory and topology. Students are required to write and defend a thesis in an area agreed upon with a faculty advisor.
