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Master of Science in Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers a program of graduate study leading to a Master of Science degree in the field of Mathematics. The program is designed to increase competence in the core mathematical fields of linear algebra, topology, and analysis. The student will complete a project or thesis pertaining to an area of interest to the student under the direction of an advisor. If a student elects for the thesis option, an oral defense of their thesis work is required. If a student elects for the project option, submission of a written project is required. If a student elects for the actuarial project option, they must pass two internal or external professional actuarial exams not already passed. The program is designed to prepare the student for creative professional work in mathematics, to teach mathematics at the post-secondary level, or for further study at the doctoral level.
Master of Science in Mathematics Admissions Requirements
Applicants are required to comply with the general admission requirements of the College of Graduate Education and Research; in particular, the successful applicant will have a bachelor's degree with a major in mathematics or equivalent, and a GPA equivalent to or better than 3.0 from an accredited bachelor's degree granting institution. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation.
Master of Science in Mathematics Graduation Requirements
The student must complete 32 credits beyond the bachelor’s degree: 12 credits in the three core courses of Advanced Linear Algebra, Topology, and Analysis; 12 credits 500-level mathematics courses; and finally 8 credits of a master’s project (option 1: research thesis and oral defense, option 2: research project, option 3: actuarial project).
Master of Science in Computer Science
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers a program of graduate study leading to a Master’s of Science in Computer Science degree in the field of Computer Science. The program is designed to increase professional competence in the core field of design and analysis of algorithms and three of five broad fields of the student’s choice in contemporary computer science. The selection can include artificial intelligence, software, programming languages, theory, and networking. The student will complete a project or a thesis pertaining to an area of interest to the student under the direction of an advisor. If a student elects for the thesis option (Plan A), submission of a written manuscript and an oral defense of the thesis work is required. If a student elects for the project option (Plan B), submission of a written manuscript is required.
Master of Science in Computer Science Admissions Requirements
Applicants are required to comply with the general admission requirements of the College of Graduate Studies; in particular, the successful applicant will have a bachelor’s degree and a GPA equivalent to or better than 3.0/4.0 from an accredited bachelor’s degree granting institution and three letters of recommendation. Applicants with lower GPAs may be accepted conditionally. The applicant’s major does not have to be Computer Science, but at the very minimum, the applicant must have completed coursework equivalent to a minor in Computer Science. If a student’s background is insufficient to serve as a prerequisite for a desired course, the student may take the appropriate undergraduate prerequisites. Such courses will not count toward the degree.
Master of Science in Computer Science Graduation Requirements
The Master of Science degree in computer science requires a minimum of 32 credit hours of graduate courses. Every student must take the core course (CS 510 Advanced Algorithm Design, 3 credits), CS 500 Seminar in Computer Science (1 credits), and 12 credits of the breadth requirement (8 credit hours must be 500-level).
Plan A students must take 8 credit hours of elective courses, CS 589 Research in Computer Science (4cr), CS 599 Thesis in Computer Science (4cr), and perform original research under the direction of a research advisor. The thesis must be defended by the candidate in an oral examination. Plan B students must take 12 credit hours of elective courses, CS 594 Project in Computer Science (4cr) and submit a written manuscript.
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Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Graduate Bulletin