Degree Requirements
The requirements for the MS degree are met by selecting either the thesis option or the non-thesis option. Both options require an advanced course in each of analysis, algebra and topology; normally this requirement is met with the courses MTH 711, MTH 721, and MTH 731.
Thesis Option
If a thesis is written, 30 semester hours of coursework, including MTH 791 and MTH 792 and at least four additional 3-hour courses numbered above 700 are required for the MS degree.
|
MTH 711 or other |
Advanced course in analysis |
3 |
|
MTH 721 or other |
Advanced course in algebra |
3 |
|
MTH 731 or other |
Advanced course in topology |
3 |
|
Other 700-level |
One course |
3 |
|
600 or 700-level |
Four electives |
12 |
|
Thesis research I |
3 |
|
|
Thesis Research II |
3 |
|
| Total Hours |
30 |
Non-Thesis Option
If a thesis is not written, 36 semester hours of coursework, including at least five 3-hour courses numbered above 700, are required for the MS degree. MTH 791 and MTH 792 cannot be counted as part of this coursework.
| MTH 711 or other | Advanced course in analysis | 3 |
| MTH 721 or other | Advanced course in algebra | 3 |
| MTH 731 or other | Advanced course in topology | 3 |
| Other 700-level | Two courses | 6 |
| 600 or 700-level | Six electives | 18 |
| Total Hours |
30 |
With the approval of the graduate committee, graduate courses may be taken in related areas to fulfill requirements; however no more than 9 such hours may count toward the requirements for either the thesis or non-thesis option.
For additional degree requirements, see Requirements for Degrees.