| Career Information |
For additional information contact the
program advisor, Dr. Roger Nelson, by e-mail at rbnelson@bsu.edu or by phone at
(765)285-8653. |
The Master of Arts degree in mathematics provides students with a
broad graduate level mathematical background suitable for pursuing a Ph.D.
degree in the mathematical science or for seeking employment in business,
industry, or government.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet the regular admission requirements of the Graduate
School and have an undergraduate major in mathematics or an equivalent
background as determined by the Department of Mathematical Sciences.
Degree Requirements
| PREFIX | NO | SHORT TITLE | CR HRS |
| Algebra | |||
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| MATHS | 511 | Abstract Algebra 1 | 3 |
| 512 | Abstract Algebra 2 | 3 | |
| (if the undergraduate equivalent is not completed.
Otherwise select from the following to complete at least 6 semester
hours.) |
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| MATHS | 516 | Theory of Numbers (3) | |
| 619 |
Special Studies in Algebra (3) |
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| Analysis | |||
| 6 hourse from the following: | |||
| MATHS | 571 | Real Analysis 1 (3) | |
| 572 | Real Analysis 2 (3) | ||
| MATHS | 675 | Theory of Functions of Real Variable 1 (3) | |
| MATHS | 677 | Complex Variables 1 (3) | |
| 678 |
Complex Variables 2 (3) |
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| 6 | |||
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| Other Areas | |||
| 6 - 8 hours from the following: | |||
| MATHS |
562 |
Numerical Analysis 1 (3) |
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| 563 |
Numerical Analysis 2 (3) |
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| 645 | Topology 1 (3) | ||
| 646 | Topology 2 (3) | ||
| 620 | Mathematical Theory of Statistics 1 (4) | ||
| 621 | Mathematical Theory of Statistics 2 (4) | ||
| 625 | Probability Theory and Applications (3) | ||
| 626 |
Probability and Stochastic Processes (3) |
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| 6 - 8 | |||
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| Research requirement | |||
| THES | 698 | Thesis (6) | |
| or | |||
| MATHS | 689 (3) | Research Methods in Mathematics and Statistics (3) | |
| or |
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| 698 (3) |
Research Methods in Mathematics Education
(3) |
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| 3 - 6 |
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| Elective Courses |
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| The remaining hours must be from graduate
MATHS or related
courses approved by the mathematics advisor. |
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| 4 - 9 |
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| 30 |
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