Master of Science in Mathematics
Website: https://twu.edu/mathematics/graduate-programs/
The Master of Science in Mathematics prepares the student to enter the workforce to teach at the community college level or to pursue doctoral degree programs in mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics, or related fields. The program of study also provides the student with an opportunity to include computer science and statistics in the degree plan. An emphasis in applied mathematics is available for those desiring to pursue a career in a mathematics-related area in industry or government. An emphasis in statistics is available for those interested in careers as applied statisticians or statistical programmers. Students can complete the program by taking evening or online courses in fall and spring. Variable-length courses are available in face-to-face or online format each summer.
Marketable Skills
Defined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's 60x30 Strategic Plan as, "Those skills valued by employers that can be applied in a variety of work settings, including interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skills areas. These skills can be either primary or complementary to a major and are acquired by students through education, including curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities."
- Apply mathematical theories and techniques to the solution of practical problems in business, engineering, the sciences, or other fields.
- Develop mathematical or statistical models of phenomena to be used for analysis and computational simulation.
- Determine appropriate methods for data analysis.
- Develop new principles and new relationships between existing mathematical principles to advance mathematical science.
- Disseminate research by writing reports, publishing papers, or presenting at professional conferences.
- Demonstrate personal accountability and work habits, integrity, and ethical behavior.
- Proficient in the software tools to achieve the skills listed, such as Matlab, R, SAS or SPSS, and LaTeX.
Admissions
All students must meet the University requirements as outlined in the Admission to the TWU Graduate School section of the catalog.
This academic program may have additional admission criteria that must also be completed as outlined on the program's website.
Degree Requirements
Total Semester Credit Hours Required
This is a 36 semester credit hour (SCH) degree with all coursework approved by a departmental advisor. Students must choose either a thesis or professional paper option. Those choosing the thesis option must include MATH 5983 and MATH 5993. Students selecting the professional paper option must include MATH 5973 and an additional course approved by an advisor. Substitutions may be made with permission from a mathematics advisor.
General Master of Science in Mathematics (36 SCH)
| Code | Title | SCHs |
|---|---|---|
| Electives | ||
| Choose ten of the following | 30 | |
| Advanced Calculus | ||
| Euclidean Geometry | ||
| History of Mathematics | ||
| Theory of Probability and Statistics I | ||
| Theory of Probability and Statistics II | ||
| Matrix Algebra | ||
| Introduction to Number Theory | ||
| Symbolic Logic | ||
| Statistical Methods I | ||
| Statistical Methods II | ||
| Differential Equations | ||
| Computer-Aided Mathematical Modeling | ||
| Applied Statistics and Convex Optimization | ||
| Real Analysis and Topology | ||
| Statistical Programming | ||
| Culmination | ||
| Those choosing the thesis option must include MATH 5983 and MATH 5993. Students selecting the professional paper option must include MATH 5973 | 6 | |
| Thesis and Thesis | ||
| OR | ||
| Professional Paper | ||
& one additional Elective course from above | ||
| Total SCHs | 36 | |
Applied Mathematics Emphasis (36 SCH)
| Code | Title | SCHs |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MATH 5033 | Advanced Calculus | 3 |
| MATH 5513 | Matrix Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 5523 | Introduction to Number Theory | 3 |
| MATH 5593 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 5833 | Computer-Aided Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
| MATH 5873 | Real Analysis and Topology | 3 |
| Electives | 12 | |
| Twelve SCH selected from MATH and/or CSCI in consultation with and approved by advisor. | ||
| Culmination | 6 | |
| Thesis and Thesis | ||
OR | ||
| Professional Paper (and an additional approved 3 SCH course) | ||
| Total SCHs | 36 | |
Statistical Emphasis (36 SCH)
| Code | Title | SCHs |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| CSCI 5663 | Statistical Programming | 3 |
| MATH 5483 | Theory of Probability and Statistics I | 3 |
| MATH 5493 | Theory of Probability and Statistics II | 3 |
| MATH 5513 | Matrix Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 5573 | Statistical Methods I | 3 |
| MATH 5583 | Statistical Methods II | 3 |
| Electives | 12 | |
| Twelve SCH selected from MATH and/or CSCI in consultation with and approved by advisor. | ||
| Culmination | 6 | |
| Thesis and Thesis | ||
OR | ||
| Professional Paper (and an additional approved 3 SCH course) | ||
| Total SCHs | 36 | |
Thesis Option
30 semester credit hours of coursework.
6 semester credit hours for thesis.
Non-thesis Option
33 semester credit hours of course work.
3 semester credit hours for professional paper.
Cooperative Education
In order for coursework in Cooperative Education to be counted as degree credit, department approval must be received during the semester in which the course is taken. This approval is in addition to approval to enroll in Cooperative Education coursework. Cooperative Education coursework, as with any coursework, must also be approved by the student’s advisory committee in order to be included in the degree plan. Only three semester credit hours of Cooperative Education may be counted toward the Master’s degree.
Final Examination
A comprehensive written examination upon completion of the coursework and an oral examination upon completion of the thesis or professional paper are required for all degrees.
