Requirements
| Option | Total No. of Credit Hours | Course Level | Courses Required | Research Component | Exams |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (For students pursuing a Ph.D. degree in our department.) |
30 | 700 and above At least 12 hours at 800 level or above |
Pass two quals, one in algebra or analysis and one in numerical analysis or probability and statistics. | ||
| 2 (For students that intend to pursue a Ph.D. degree at some other univeristy after their M.A.) |
30 | 700 and above | 800, 810, 820, 830, 831 | 2-6 hours (896, 899, 990, 993, etc....) Project |
Oral Exam |
| 3 (Most common option for student interested in a terminal M.A. degree) |
36 | 600 and above At least 24 hours at 700 level or above |
727, 765, 781, 790, 791 | 2-6 hours (896, 899, 990, 993, etc....) Project or Thesis |
Oral Exam or Thesis Defense |
| GRA/GTA must be enrolled in at least six credit hours in fall and spring. Non GTA/GRA international students must be enrolled in nine hours. |
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