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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.

Math/Stat Core Requirements (33 Hours)
The following courses or their approved substitutes are required:

MATH 5131 Abstract Algebra
MATH 5132 Real Analysis
MATH 5136 Ordinary Differential Equations & Dynamical Systems
MATH 5231 Linear Algebra
STAT 5431 Theory & Application of Probability
STAT 5432 Theory & Applications of Statistics
STAT 5531 Multivariate Statistical Analysis
STAT 5532 Linear Models & Regression Analysis
STAT 5533 Statistical Computing


Students will select two courses from the following six courses:
MATH 5133 Complex Analysis
MATH 5134 Logic
MATH 5137 Topology & Geometry
MATH 5232 Number Theory
MATH 5333 Numerical Analysis
MATH 5431 Math Modeling in the Applied Sciences


Math/Stat Thesis Option (27 Hours)
MATH /STAT courses 5000-6000 Level  15 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 **  15 hours
MATH /STAT electives 4000-6000 level  6 hours
MATH 6837/6838 or STAT 6837/6838  6 hours

** Note: At least six of these nine credit hours have to be in the field in which the thesis or research project is done.

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