The M.S. and M.A.T. programs offer students who hold the bachelors in mathematics, statistics or related fields an opportunity to broaden their knowledge in several fields of mathematics, statistics, and their applications. The Statistics Specialization emphasizes the use, adoption, and development of statistical methods and state-of-the-art computer technology in the analysis of data from problems in all fields of study.

The M.S. program is designed for students seeking careers in science, business, industry, or government; for students who want to teach at the community college level; or for students who plan to pursue doctoral studies. The M.S. is offered with or without a thesis. The M.A.T. program is open to all B.S./B.A. graduates who have at least two courses in mathematics beyond the calculus sequence. Candidates who do not hold a certificate to teach secondary school mathematics may be required to take more course work in addition to the M.A.T. requirements to be certified. It offers additional course work to broaden and deepen the student's background in mathematics and statistics and in the teaching of mathematics.

In addition to general University requirements, students seeking the master's degree are required to maintain a "B" average in all university work undertaken in connection with the degree.

Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by prefix at Course Listings/Descriptions.

Each student must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of approved course work. For the degree with thesis, 6 semester hours of 6000-level credit will be awarded for the thesis. For the degree without thesis, a proseminar (1 semester hour) is required in which the candidate will investigate and make an oral presentation of topics in mathematics or statistics. All candidates will take and pass a comprehensive examination covering the graduate core.

Candidates writing a thesis may substitute 6 semester hours of thesis research for electives.

Candidates writing a thesis may substitute 6 semester hours of thesis research for electives.

Each student must complete a minimum of 34 semester hours of approved course work. A proseminar (1 semester hour) is required in which the student will investigate and make an oral presentation of topics in mathematics education.

A degree with thesis is not available for the Master of Arts in Teaching. Each candidate will pass a comprehensive examination covering the graduate core except MAE 6655.

Only two courses below the 5000 level may be included in the graduate program.