M.S. DEGREE IN MATHEMATICS

The Master of Science degree in Mathematics can be taken with concentrations in computer science, mathematics education, pure and applied mathematics, or statistics. Concentrations consist primarily of taking four to six courses in the area of the concentration. The master's degree in mathematics with a computer science concentration differs from the MS degrees in Computer Science. The MS degrees in Mathematics with concentrations in computer science, pure and applied mathematics, and statistics provide students with the advanced material needed for positions of leadership in business, industry and government as well as for teaching at the high school and community college level. The concentration in mathematics education will upgrade the skills of teachers and offer a special combination of courses in mathematics, mathematics education and the use of technology in mathematics education. All concentrations prepare students to pursue doctoral degrees.

Our curriculum in mathematics, especially applied mathematics, statistics and mathematics education, has integrated modern methods of computing. The special interests of the faculty include algebra, analysis, applied statistics, chaos theory, combinatorics, graph theory, logic, mathematical modeling, mathematics/computer science education, methods and techniques of teaching mathematics, modeling in the biological, chemical and physical sciences, operations research, problem solving, representation theory, statistical computing and graphics and use of technology in education. Our faculty in mathematics education are known throughout the United States.