Mathematics, Research Preparation Concentration, M.S.

Admission Requirements

Admission normally requires completion of the GRE or MAT with acceptable scores. (Successful applicants typically have combined GRE scores of 291 [current scale] or 900 [former scale] or above or MAT scores of 402 or greater.)

Applicant must

1. have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college;
2. have an acceptable grade point average for all college work taken;
3. have completed 21 semester hours of college-level mathematics (including calculus), with at least 9 hours of mathematics beyond calculus.

Application Procedures

All application materials are to be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies.

Master of Science in Mathematics applicants must

1. submit application with the appropriate application fee (online at www.mtsu.edu/graduate/apply.php);
2. submit official scores on the GRE or MAT;
3. submit official transcripts of all previous college work;
4. two letters of recommendation are recommended, but not required.

Degree Requirements

The Master of Science in Mathematics with a concentration in Research Preparation requires completion of 36 hours consisting of a 9-hour core, 18 hours in the concentration, and a 9-hour cognate approved by the advisor.

Candidate must

1. complete at least 21 hours at the 6000 level;
2. participate in the graduate seminar and give an oral presentation of an approved topic;
3. successfully complete a written comprehensive examination (may be taken no more than twice);
4. complete and defend a thesis. (MATH 6640 ).

Curriculum: Mathematics, Research Preparation

Program Notes

Candidate must

1. file a degree plan in the College of Graduate Studies prior to the completion of 21 credit hours;
2. file a Notice of Intent to Graduate form in the College of Graduate Studies within the first two weeks of the term in which candidate intends to graduate.