Graduate degrees offered:

Apply and read more at the School of Graduate Studies website.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS


Mathematics:

Twenty-four hours of undergraduate mathematics are required for admission to a graduate mathematics program. Ordinarily this will include the calculus sequence and the equivalent of Mathematics 333, 380, 410, 413, and 416. Applicants with deficiencies may be granted conditional admission. In addition, all general requirements of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies must be met.

Computer Science:

A suitable background in computer science, including courses in algorithms, formal methods, and theory of computation is required for admission to the computer science masters programs. Applicants with deficiencies may be granted conditional admission. In addition, all general requirements of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies must be met. The GRE general test is required for admission to the Computer Science masters program.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS


Mathematics:

A minimum of 32 credit hours is required for graduation. One-half of the credit hours must be in courses numbered 600 or above. The student who elects the master of arts program must complete a master’s thesis (699—6 hours.).

Mathematics, Computer Science Concentration:

Students seeking a computer science concentration, in addition to fulfilling the requirements for admission to the graduate program in mathematics, should have completed the equivalent of Computer Science 256 and 365. The concentration consists of 12 hours of computer science courses, including at least three hours at the 600 level. The computer science concentration may be taken with either the master of arts or the master of science degree.

Computer Science:

A minimum of 33 CS credit hours are required for graduation. The following courses are required: CS 620, CS 621, CS 658, and CS 695. Although not listed as requirements in the catologue, students should also take CS 520 and CS 558 so they will be prepared to take CS 620 and CS 658. Two additional 600-level CS courses must be taken beyond the required ones. Also not yet listed as a requirement but required in practice is CS 500 Foundations of Computing, to be taken the first semester of enrollment. The course has not yet been officially approved, and is being offered as CS 559 instead currently. Beyond CS 620, 621, 658, 695, 500, 520, and 558, and two 600-level CS electives students take an additional two 500-level or 600-level courses to reach the total of 33 credits.

Begin in Spring. Those starting in the spring should take the following sequence of classes to fullfill the requirements. You must take the classes in this sequence.

Spring 1: CS 569, CS 573, and one of the following - CS 552, CS 556, CS 571.
Fall 1: CS 520, CS 558, CS 621.
Spring 2: CS 620, CS 658, CS 670.
Fall 2: CS 652, CS 695, one elective.

Begin in Fall. Those starting in the fall should take the following sequence of classes to fullfill the requirements. You must take the classes in this sequence.

Fall 1: CS 520, CS 558, CS 559 (content is the same as CS 500 right now, but CS 500 has not been officially approved as a course yet).
Spring 1: CS 658, two electives.
Fall 2: CS 621, CS 652, CS 695.
Spring 2: CS 620, CS 670.

Mathematics and Computer Science Transition to Teaching Program:

Students wishing to obtain Initial Teacher Licensure at the graduate level should consult the appropriate section of the Catalog dealing with post-baccalaureate non-degree licensure for secondary teachers (See College of Education, Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Media Technology).

INCOMING STUDENTS


Incoming students are required to be present on campus one week prior to the first day of classes to participate in an orientation program and have sufficient time to meet with their advisor to schedule classes. Incoming students will be contacted in advance to be notified about the precise date of the orientation. The first date of classes for each term is listed at the Academic Calendar.