MS Two-Year Degree Plan: Mathematics
The traditional master's degree in mathematics takes about two years to complete.
You can customize your degree with electives from broad course options. You'll also have one-on-one attention from well-trained faculty, most of whom hold doctorates in their field.
Sample schedule
The following is a sample schedule for this degree. Your actual schedule may vary based on factors like:
- Transfer credit.
- Any deficiencies.
- Graduate assistantship assignments.
- Research work.
Meet with your advisor and review the class schedule to develop the right plan for you.
The following degree plan, last reviewed 03/07/2024, is based on the 2023-24 graduate catalog.
First semester (fall)
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| MTH 600-level elective | 3 |
| Total hours | 6 |
Second semester (spring)
| Courses | Hours |
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| Related elective | 3 |
| MTH Elective | 3 |
| Total hours | 9 |
Third semester (fall)
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| Research and/or Thesis Seminar | 3 |
| MTH 600-level elective | 3 |
| Total hours | 9 |
Fourth semester (spring)
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| Research and/or Thesis and Seminar | 3 |
| MTH Elective | 3 |
| Total hours | 9 |
Tips for success
- To fulfill the requirements for your master's degree, you must complete a minimum
of 18 hours of 700-level courses. At least one of the following four courses must
be completed:
- MTH 702 Real and Abstract Analysis
- MTH 722 Theory of Ordinary Differential Equations II
- MTH 732 Abstract Algebra II
- MTH 742 Statistical Inference II
- You may count up to six (6) hours of research toward your degree.
- With advisor approval, you can also take a maximum of six (6) hours of elective courses in fields related to mathematics.
- Review the admission and program requirements for full details on completing your degree.