Dual Master Degrees of Mathematics and Statistics (Graduate)
Dual Master Degrees of Mathematics and Statistics (Graduate)
The graduate plan in Mathematics and Statistics leads to a Master of Science (MS) degree in Mathematics and a Master of Science (MS) degree in Statistics. This plan emphasizes a curriculum that is designed to educate students in both Mathematics and Statistics. The plan is suitable for students with degrees in engineering, science or other fields with an undergraduate background in mathematics.
Core Requirements (33 Hours)
The following courses or their approved substitutes are required:
Students will select two courses from the following six courses:
Thesis Option (27 Hours)
| MATH /STAT |
courses 5000-6000 level |
9 hours |
| Electives |
5000-6000 level |
6 hours |
| MATH /STAT electives |
4000-6000 level |
6 hours |
| MATH or STAT 6939 |
Master’s Thesis Research |
6 hours |
Extended Course Work Option (27 Hours)
Students desiring to follow the extended course work option must complete Research Project I and II (MATH 6837/6838 or stat 6837/6838) during the last 18 hours of course work.
| MATH /STAT |
courses 5000-6000 level |
** 9 hours |
| Electives |
5000-6000 level |
6 hours |
| MATH /STAT electives |
4000-6000 level |
6 hours |
| MATH 6837/6838 or STAT 6837/6838 |
6 hours |
**Note: At least 6 of these 9 credit hours have to be in the field in which the thesis or research project is done.