Mathematics, M.A.
View ChecksheetMinimum Total Hours (Thesis): 32
Minimum Total Hours (Non-Thesis): 32
Program Code: M670
Required Courses
THESIS OPTION
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Choose five or six of the following: | 15-18 | |
| Abstract Algebra I | ||
| Abstract Algebra II | ||
| Real Analysis I | ||
| Real Analysis II | ||
| Topology I | ||
| Topology II | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| Choose another six hour sequence at the 5000 or 6000 level if only 15 hours are taken from the required courses above | 0-6 | |
| MATH 5980 | Research for Master's Thesis | 2 |
| Electives | ||
| Choose additional hours, selected in consultation with the student's advisor and committee, to bring total applicable hours to 32 | 9-12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 32 | |
NON-THESIS OPTION
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Choose five or six of the following: | 15-18 | |
| Abstract Algebra I | ||
| Abstract Algebra II | ||
| Real Analysis I | ||
| Real Analysis II | ||
| Topology I | ||
| Topology II | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| Choose another six hour sequence at the 5000 or 6000 level if only 15 hours are taken from the required courses above | 0-6 | |
| Electives | ||
| Choose additional hours, selected in consultation with the student's advisor and committee, to bring total applicable hours to 32 | 11-14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 32 | |
General Requirements for all Master's Degrees
The master’s degree requires the equivalent of at least two semesters of satisfactory graduate work and additional work as may be prescribed for the degree.
All coursework applied to the master’s degree must carry graduate credit.
Master’s degree programs which require a thesis consist of at least 30 credit hours. All non-thesis master’s degree programs require at least 30 credit hours.
Credit transferred from other institutions must meet specific criteria and is subject to certain limitations.
Courses completed through correspondence study may not be applied to the master’s degree.
To qualify for a graduate degree, students must achieve an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher in the degree program coursework and in all resident graduate coursework attempted. A student must also have at least a 3.0 in all coursework (including undergraduate coursework if any).
Additional information for master's degree students may be found in the Graduate College Bulletin.