Graduate Degree Program

GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM

The Department of Mathematics, Physics and SMED offers a program of study leading to the Master of Science degree (M.S.) in Mathematics and Physics with a concentration in Mathematics. Application for admission may be obtained from the university's Graduate School. Also, a student completing the degree requirements for a Master of Science in Mathematics and Physics with a concentration in Mathematics may elect to further their study to obtain a Ph.D. degree in Science/Mathematics Education (SMED) here at the university or a doctoral program elsewhere. 

For details, contact Dr. Katrina Cunningham, Math Program Leader, at 225-771-3668 or via email katrina_cunningham@subr.edu  or contact Dr. Humberto Munoz, Mathematics Graduate Committee Chair at 225-771-2221 or via email humberto_munoz@subr.edu.

REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) IN MATHEMATICS & PHYSICS WITH A CONCENTRATION IN MATHEMATICS

For a Master of Science degree in Mathematics and Physics with a concentration in Mathematics, the thesis option students should complete a minimum of 33 semester credits (27 course credits; 6 thesis credits) and non-thesis option students should complete a minimum of 33 credits (27 course credits; 6 credits for Capstone project/report). The course credits include a required core of 18 semester credits, whether thesis or non-thesis option, 6 semester credits for the research component (Thesis or Capstone project/report), and 9  semester credits of approved electives, all of which are listed below.

The required 24 semester hours for masters in mathematics and physics with a concentraion in mathematics: 

                              MATH 500 - Foundations of Mathematics and Physics (3 hrs.)

                           MATH 533 - Computational Linear Algebra I (3 hrs.)               

Students who need to take MATH 435 and/or MATH 462 MUST have Associate Chair's approval for these '0' credit courses under the master's program.

*Note: Non-thesis option

The approved electives for masters in mathematics and physics with a concentration in mathematics follow.  Select nine (9) semester hours:

Note: All electives must be approved by the Associate Chair or Mathematics Graduate Advisor

Qualities that characterize our program:

• Challenging and nurturing educational environment
• Solid foundation for the university's doctoral program in Science/Mathematics Education (SMED)
• Low faculty/student ratio to aid in providing proper instructions and services
• Diverse faculty and student populations