2012-2013 Graduate Catalog

Mathematics M.A.

Students must have:

  • an undergraduate major in mathematics
  • an essay of approximately 500 words addressing their interest in the Master of Arts in Mathematics degree program and their educational goals.

Generally a B.S. in mathematics or mathematics education with strong mathematics courses is required for admission to this program. Students without the B.S. in mathematics are advised to consult the school for a list of recommended undergraduate courses they should take before entering the program.

Liberal Arts Emphasis

Applications are not being accepted into the Liberal Arts Emphasis at this time.

The foci of this program are the core areas of algebra and analysis with specialization or breadth available through electives.

A graduate of this program may continue graduate work in mathematics or some other discipline such as statistics. A graduate may also enter a career making use of the knowledge and skills developed in the selected courses; career potential exists in industrial settings, business and governmental service.

 

For degree and program requirements, see:

Mathematics M.A. — Liberal Arts Emphasis 

Teaching Emphasis

This program is designed to prepare teachers to be experts in their own classroom. Upon finishing this program they should be able to teach the content of mathematics, assume leadership roles in mathematics curriculum within their schools, and read and understand the professional literature relating to the teaching and learning of their discipline. The emphasis is on preparing teachers for the 21st century with a dynamic and individualized program of study.

 

For degree and program requirements, see:

Mathematics M.A. — Teaching Emphasis