Mathematics (Teaching)

Degree Requirements

The Master’s degree requires the minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and the completion of 10 courses, which consist of three components:   

I. Four Core Courses:   

• MTH 501 - Algebraic Structures I
   
• MTH 502 - Algebraic Structures II
   
• MTH 511 - Mathematical Analysis I
   
• MTH 512 - Mathematical Analysis II
   

II. Any Three Mathematics Electives:

• MTH 500 - Foundations of Mathematics
   
• MTH 504 - Differential Equations
   
• MTH 506 - History of Mathematics
   
• MTH 507 - Number Theory
   
• MTH 514 - Numerical Analysis
   
• MTH 518 - General Topology
   
• MTH 523 - Probability and Statistics
   
• MTH 530 - Topics in Geometry
   
• MTH 536 - Topics in Real Variables
   
• MTH 537 - Topics in Complex Variables
   
• MTH 538 - Topics in Algebra
   
• MTH 539 - Topics in Logic
   
• MTH 540 - Topics in Applied Mathematics
   
• MTH 541 - Topics in Category Theory
   
• MTH 545 - Topics in Combinatorics
   
• MTH 546 - Topics in Discrete Mathematics
   
• MTH 547 - Topics in Algebraic Topology
   
• MTH 548 - Topics in Functional Analysis
   

III. Any Three Education Electives: 

• Any graduate-level education courses
• MTH 516 - Graphing Calculators in the Classroom
   
• MTH 635 - Object Oriented Algorithmic Computing
   
• MTH 636 - Graphical User Interfaces in Computer Science
   
• MTH 640 - Computers in Education
   
• MTH 709 - Computers in Secondary School Mathematics
   

Course offerings are designed so that most students can complete the program within two years. Generally, four courses are offered in each semester, and a few more courses in summer sessions.  

The Teacher Certification Program in mathematics at the secondary level is also available through the School of Continuing Education, and students may enroll in both programs concurrently.