M.S. in Mathematics graduate program handbook
This handbook is designed to present the most pertinent information on the courses, examinations, and other requirements in our graduate program. The Graduate School Catalog should be consulted for supplementary information.
Please note: this represents the program handbook for the 2021-2022 academic year only. For an archived version of a previous year's handbook, or to obtain a hard copy of this current year's program handbook, please contact the program director.
Table of contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Degree requirements
- 2.1 Degree plans (thesis vs. non-thesis)
- 2.2 Degree options (Pure Mathematics vs. Applied Mathematics)
- 2.3 Electives
- 2.4 The Master’s thesis
- 2.5 The Comprehensive exam
- 2.6 Graduate School academic requirements
- 3 Transfer credits
- 4 Graduate committee selection
- 5 Ph.D. application process
- 6 Timeline for degree completion
- 7 Master’s thesis requirements
- 8 Graduate assistantships
- 9 Health insurance
- 10 Leave of absence
- 11 Graduate Student Association