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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:
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Two Courses in
Analysis: For example Advanced Calculus (MAT
7600), Topics in Analysis (MAT 7605)
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MAT 7660 Linear Algebra (3 credits):
This course will cover standard topics
in linear algebra including eigentheory.
It will presume an undergraduate course
in linear algebra.
- 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. MAT 7600
and 7660 are prerequisites for this
seminar.
- Electives: To
facilitate the design of an
appropriate course of study, the six
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.
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:
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