The Department of Mathematics offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees. The master's degree program offers specializations in pure and applied mathematics. The Ph.D. program provides for a common core of fundamental mathematics followed by specialized studies culminating in an original research dissertation directed by a faculty advisor. Depending on the student's program and interests, there are diverse career opportunities available in education, government, and industry.
Financial Support
Many graduate students receive financial support in the form of a graduate teaching assistantship, which provides a stipend and a full waiver of university tuition. These are awarded taking into account primarily the student's academic record along with the letters of recommendation and any supplementary information reflecting on the student's potential for success in the program. In some cases, teaching experience and/or the potential for outstanding teaching can be a consideration. Teaching assistants have the opportunity to work with the faculty in the Department's Institute for Mathematics Learning (IML). A small number of research assistantships are also available, usually through external funding.
Applications to the graduate program received by the January 15 deadline will receive full consideration for financial support for the subsequent fall semester. Late applications are accepted, but students are advised to check with the graduate director as to the availability of assistantships. Other financial aid includes partial university tuition waivers and part-time positions such as grading assisting in the instructional computer labs. TOEFL/IELTS scores are required for international students whose native language is not English, and passing the university SPEAK test is required for international students to be awarded teaching assistantships.