The Qualifying Exam

Following admission to the graduate program, every student will be required to pass the qualifying exam before taking the core courses. This exam may be offered more than once a year. See general information on the Qualifying Exam below. : ( General Exam Information )

Preparation for the Qualifying Exam

A refresher course will be offered to prepare the students for the qualifying exam and the core courses in the program. The refresher course MATH 6000 will run every summer.  Students will consolidate their knowledge on topics from undergraduate mathematics such as calculus, real analysis, abstract algebra, geometry, and topology.

 

Scholarship Information

Math 6000 Schedule for Summer
Topics in Geometry and Topology
Topics in Calculus, Linear Algebra, Real Analysis
Review: Math 3300 - Foundations of Abstract Algebra

 

Requirements

The MS-MEd requires the students to complete 18 credits hours of coursework from the Department of Mathematics and an additional 12 credit hours of coursework from the School of Education.

Course Number		Course Title
Required Courses
STAT 6010		Theory of Statistics I	3.0
MATH 6100		Topics in Geometry and Topology	3.0
MATH 6210		Real Analysis	3.0
MATH 6310		Modern Algebra	3.0
MATH 6330		Advanced Linear Algebra	3.0
EDUC 6100		Research Methodology	3.0
EDUC 6490		Master’s Project	3.0
EDUC 6320		21st Century Teaching and Learning	3.0
Required Course Credit Hour Sub Total:			24.0
Elective Courses in Mathematics (complete one)
STAT 6020		Theory of Statistics II	3.0
MATH 6410		Topics in Ordinary Differential Equations	3.0
MATH 6610		Numerical Methods and Modeling	3.0
MATH 6620		Topics in Numerical Analysis	3.0
MATH 6700		Applications of Mathematics	3.0
Elective Courses in Education (complete one)
EDUC 6411		Instructional Coaching Class
EDUC 6300		Curriculum Design
Elective Credit Hour Subtotal:			6.0
Core Curriculum			30.0

 

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