Student Learning Outcomes - The graduate with a Master of Science degree in Mathematics will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:
- Communicate mathematical ideas clearly and coherently verbally and in writing to audiences of varying mathematical sophistication.
- Apply content knowledge and appropriate technology to solve complex mathematical problems.
- Construct clear and concise mathematical proofs and other logical arguments.
- Read and solve problems independently with an appropriate level of mathematical maturity.
This program is designed to fit the needs of students in pure mathematics. To be accepted into this program, a student must have an undergraduate major in mathematics, or course work equivalent to a Central major in mathematics, with a minimum grade point average of 3.00 in upper level mathematics courses.
A student not meeting these minimum standards may consult the School of Computer Science and Mathematics for possible acceptance on a conditional basis. Before completion of the program, a student must either pass a departmental comprehensive examination or write and successfully defend a thesis.
This is designed to meet the needs of students who are preparing for continued advanced study of mathematics, college teaching, or certain areas of industrial research requiring a depth of understanding of the structure of mathematics.
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