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The master's degree requires completing 30 credit hours of graduate-level coursework, including a minimum of 18 credits at the 400 level. Students may substitute up to six credit hours with a thesis, subject to departmental approval. Additionally, all master's candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive exam administered in their first year, testing proficiency in calculus, differential equations, and linear algebra. For the M.S. in statistics, this exam focuses on calculus, linear algebra, probability, and statistics. Mathematics possesses extraordinary inherent elegance and problem-solving capability. As the fundamental language of scientific inquiry, it provides crucial insights into nearly all observable phenomena. A mathematical education equips learners with rigorous logical reasoning skills applicable across diverse fields - from physical and engineering sciences to social studies, biology, medicine, business, and pure mathematical research. This universal applicability explains the enduring demand for mathematical expertise in academic institutions, research facilities, government agencies, and industrial settings.