The graduate plan in Mathematics and Statistics leads to a Master of Science (MS) degree in Mathematics and a Master of Science (MS) degree in Statistics. This plan emphasizes a curriculum that is designed to educate students in both Mathematics and Statistics. The plan is suitable for students with degrees in engineering, science or other fields with an undergraduate background in mathematics.   
Core Requirements (33 Hours)

The following courses or their approved substitutes are required:

MATH 5131     Abstract Algebra    
MATH 5132     Real Analysis    
MATH 5136     Ordinary Differential Equations & Dynamical Systems   
MATH 5231     Linear Algebra    
STAT 5533    Stat Computing with SAS and S-Plus   
STAT 5431     Theory & Application of Probability   
STAT 5432     Theory & Applications of Statistics   
STAT 5531    Multivariate Statistical Analysis   
STAT 5532    Linear Models & Regression Analysis   

Students will select two courses from the following six courses:

MATH 5133     Complex Analysis   
MATH 5134     Logic    
MATH 5137     Topology & Geometry    
MATH 5232     Number Theory   
MATH 5333    Numerical Analysis   
MATH 5431    Math Modeling in the Applied Sciences   

Thesis Option (27 Hours)

MATH /STAT courses    5000-6000 level    9 hours   
Electives     5000-6000 level    6 hours   
MATH /STAT electives    4000-6000 level    6 hours   
MATH or STAT 6939     Master’s Thesis Research    6 hours   

Extended Course Work Option (27 Hours)

Students desiring to follow the extended course work option must complete Research Project I and II (MATH 6837/6838 or stat 6837/6838) during the last 18 hours of course work.

MATH /STAT courses    5000-6000 level **     9 hours   
Electives     5000-6000 level    6 hours   
MATH /STAT electives    4000-6000 level    6 hours   
MATH 6837/6838 or STAT 6837/6838    6 hours   

**Note: At least 6 of these 9 credit hours have to be in the field in which the thesis or research project is done.

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