Mathematics plays an essential part in every area of modern technology. Recognizing this diverse and important role of mathematics, the department of mathematical sciences offers a very flexible Master of Arts in mathematics program built on a core of basic courses and a wide range of specialized electives.
By the proper selection of electives, a degree candidate may train for work as a systems analyst for a management consulting firm, a statistician for a drug corporation, an operations research analyst, a high school teacher, a two-year college teacher, a candidate for a doctoral program in mathematics, an actuary for an insurance company or for a number of other careers in mathematics.
A sample degree program indicating a possible selection of electives related to particular areas of mathematics can be obtained from the mathematical sciences department.
Degree Requirements
Each student is required to complete thirty (30) credit hours including:
- Two Courses in Analysis: For example Advanced Calculus (MAT 7600), Topics in Analysis (MAT 7605)
- MAT 9000 Graduate Math Seminar (3 credits): Supervised study of selected topics in mathematics with presentations by individual students. Content may be chosen by the instructor or may be tailored to the interests of students. This course is generally taken at the end of the program.
- Electives: To facilitate the design of an appropriate course of study, the seven elective courses may be chosen from the following list or, with the approval of the Master of Arts in mathematics committee, from any of the other graduate programs.
- MAT 7290 - Geometry
- MAT 7300 - History of Math
- MAT 7305 - Technology in Teaching of Math
- MAT 7310 - Topics in the Teaching of Math
- MAT 7610 - Complex Analysis
- MAT 7660 - Linear Algebra
- MAT 7670 - Mathematical Logic
- MAT 7750 - Numerical Analysis I
- MAT 7755 - Numerical Analysis II
- MAT 7770 - Number Theory
- MAT 7780 - Financial Mathematics
- MAT 7790 - Dynamical Systems & Chaos
Advisement and Selection of Courses
Students must check the date on the Graduate Calendar to learn when registration begins for the following semester. If students want to discuss the courses they plan to take, they should contact their advisor, Dr. David Sprows, Director of the Mathematics Graduate Program, at 610.519.7339. Students should contact their advisor for their Registration Pin numbers each semester. Upon approval of their courses, the pin numbers will be sent via email. Students should register only for those courses that are appropriate to the status in the Mathematics program.
Sample Programs
To help students who wish to choose courses with a particular interest or concentration in mind, the following sample programs have been drawn up:
Applied Mathematics
- MAT 7600 - Advanced Calculus
- MAT 7605 - Topics in Analysis
- MAT 7660 - Linear Algebra
- MAT 7610 - Complex Analysis
- MAT 7750 - Numerical Analysis I
- MAT 7755 - Numerical Analysis II
- MAT 8430 - Operations Research
- MAT 8435 - Mathematical Modeling
- MAT 8740 - Applied Math I
- MAT 8745 - Applied Math II
Statistics, Probability and Operations Research
- MAT 7404 - Statistical Methods I
- MAT 7405 - Statistical Methods II
- MAT 7600 - Advanced Calculus
- MAT 7605 - Topics in Analysis
- MAT 7660 - Linear Algebra
- MAT 7750 - Numerical Analysis I
- MAT 8400 - Statistical Theory I
- MAT 8401 - Statistical Theory II
- MAT 8430 - Operations Research
- MAT 8435 - Mathematical Modeling
- MAT 8462 - Stochastic Processes
