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The Department of Mathematics and Statistics provides graduate programs including an M.S. in Applied Mathematics (available with or without a thesis option), a Master of Science for Teachers degree, and a Ph.D. in Mathematics. Students can specialize their M.S. in Applied Mathematics with either a mathematics or statistics focus, while the Ph.D. program offers concentrations in mathematics, computational and applied mathematics, or statistics. While earning an M.S. is encouraged before pursuing a Ph.D., it is not mandatory. Those entering the doctoral program without a master's degree must complete at least 32 graduate credit hours within their first two years, focusing on foundational coursework aligned with their chosen specialization. Required coursework includes: (a) modern algebra, analysis, statistics, and topology for the mathematics track; (b) real analysis, differential equations, partial differential equations, statistics, plus either complex analysis or modern algebra for computational and applied mathematics; or (c) linear algebra, probability, and statistical inference for the statistics concentration.
Credits - 30