Mathematics M.A.

Note:

Courses in the 500 series are open to undergraduates as *400 series. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. A course taken at the 400 level may not be repeated at the 500 level.

Algebra

Select 2 of the following courses:

• MATH 612 - Commutative Algebra 3 Credits
• MATH 613 - Applied Linear Algebra 3 Credits
• MATH 603 - Topics in Algebra 3 Credits
• MATH 512 - Abstract Algebra 3 Credits
• MATH 513 - Linear Algebra 3 Credits

Geometry

Select one of the following courses:

• MATH 621 - Modern Geometries 3 Credits
• MATH 604 - Topics in Geometry 3 Credits

Probability and Statistics

Select 2 of the following courses:

• MATH 607 - Topics in Statistics 3 Credits
• MATH 541 - Theory of Probability 3 Credits
• MATH 542 - Mathematical Statistics 3 Credits
• EPSY 612 - Statistical Methods 3 Credits

Analysis

Select one of the following courses:

• MATH 605 - Topics in Analysis 3 Credits
• MATH 510 - Introduction to Analysis 3 Credits
• MATH 530 - Real Variables I 3 Credits
• MATH 531 - Complex Variables I 3 Credits

Discrete Mathematics

Select one of the following courses:

• MATH 640 - Graph Theory 3 Credits
• MATH 606 - Topics in Discrete Mathematics 3 Credits
• MATH 511 - Theory of Numbers 3 Credits

Development

Select one of the following courses:

• EPSY 621 - Development Through the Lifespan 3 Credits
• EPSY 623 - Adult Development 3 Credits

Instruction and Curriculum

Select two of the following courses:

• CIMT 665 - Instructional Innovation 3 Credits
• CIMT 689 - Learning Theory and Instructional Strategies 3 Credits
• MATH 608 - Topics in Mathematics Education 3 Credits

Advanced Methods

Take the following course:

• MATH 691 - Teaching Mathematics in Grades 11-16 3 Credits

Culminating Experience

Take the following course:

• MATH 695 - Mathematics Research 3-6 Credits

Note:

At least one-half of the credit hours must be in courses numbered 600 or above.