Masters In Mathematics

Overview

The MS program offers specialization in several areas, including applied mathematics, computational mathematics, data science, mathematics education, pure mathematics, and statistics. The MA program is designed to extend undergraduate mathematics experiences in the area of specialized mathematics content for secondary school and early college mathematics teaching.

About The Program

The MS program develops independent research skills and prepares students for more advanced study in mathematics. The MA program focuses on enhancing mathematics teaching through innovative preparation in topics grounded in secondary school and early college mathematics from an advanced standpoint. The program embraces a philosophy of teaching and learning mathematics that is consistent with the landmark Standards documents produced by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

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Degree Options

Master of Science (MS) in Mathematics

The MS in mathematics degree option provides opportunities to prepare students for more advanced study in mathematics and offers specializations in mathematics (algebra, geometry, applied mathematics, computational mathematics, data science, mathematical biology, mathematics education, and probability) and in statistics.

Master of Arts (MA) in Mathematics

The MA in mathematics degree option provides a unique learning experience for those who are interested in strengthening their understanding of mathematics and enriching their understanding of mathematics teaching and learning.

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Degree Plan

The Department of Mathematics offers master's degree programs in mathematics with additional emphasis in applied mathematics, computational mathematics, mathematics education, pure mathematics, and statistics. All students are to use the thesis plan, thesis-substitute plan, or non-thesis plan.

All students in the Master of Science program must complete one of the following:

General Mathematics core requirements 1

• MATH 5307 --- Mathematical Analysis I --- 3
• MATH 5333 --- Linear Algebra and Matrices --- 3

Select one of the following tracks:

Applied Mathematics: --- 15

Computational Mathematics: --- 15

Data Science: --- 15

Mathematics Education: --- 15

Pure Mathematics: --- 15

General Statistics core requirements 1

• MATH 5300 --- Introduction to Scientific Computing --- 3
• MATH 5307 --- Mathematical Analysis I --- 3
• MATH 5333 --- Linear Algebra and Matrices --- 3
• MATH 5305 --- Statistical Methods --- 3
• MATH 5312 --- Mathematical Statistics I --- 3
• MATH 5313 --- Mathematical Statistics II --- 3

Select one of the following: --- 3

• MATH 5356 --- Applied Multivariate Statistical Analysis
• MATH 5357 --- Sample Surveys
• MATH 5358 --- Regression Analysis

Total Hours --- 21

In addition:

• Those students enrolled in the non-thesis plan must take at least 15 other hours of electives approved by the graduate advisor2.
• Those students enrolled in the thesis substitute plan must take MATH 5395 Special Project and must take at least nine other hours of electives2.
• Those students enrolled in the thesis plan must take at least six hours of MATH 5398 / MATH 5698 and must take at least three other hours of electives2.

1 Core requirements can also be fulfilled by completing core requirements in the BS-Ph.D. track in the Doctoral program.

2 Electives may not be chosen from MATH 5336, MATH 5337, MATH 5340, MATH 5341, MATH 5342, MATH 5343, MATH 5344, MATH 5345, MATH 5346, MATH 5347, MATH 5348, MATH 5352, MATH 5370, MATH 5375, MATH 5376, MATH 5377, MATH 5378, MATH 5379. However, students in the Mathematics Education thesis or thesis-substitute track may choose three hours from Math 5336, 5337, 5340-5348,5352, 5370, 5375-5379. Students in the Mathematics Education non-thesis track may choose six hours from Math 5336, 5337, 5340-5348,5352, 5370, 5375-5379. Students in the Computational Mathematics track may choose three approved hours of electives in science and/or engineering. Elective courses for the pure-mathematics track must be chosen from MATH 5300, MATH 5304, MATH 5317, MATH 5321, MATH 5326, MATH 5327, MATH 5329, MATH 5330, MATH 5332, MATH 5334, MATH 5380, or MATH 5392 courses offered in the pure-mathematics track.

Students in a thesis degree plan or thesis-substitute plan must pass a final Master's exam.

Why Choose Us?

• The department is a major center for mathematics research and education in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and North Texas.
• It features nationally recognized faculty with outstanding accomplishments in teaching, research, and service, such as fellows of the UT System Academy of Distinguished Teachers, members of the UTA Academy of Distinguished Teachers, and UT System Regent’s Outstanding Teaching Award winners. Most mathematics faculty members’ research is supported by the National Science Foundation, National Security Agency, Air Force Office of Scientific Research, Department of Education, Department of Defense, National Institutes of Health, and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
• The American Mathematical Society named The University of Texas at Arlington the winner of its 2013 AMS Award for an Exemplary Program or Achievement in a Mathematics Department.

Admission Requirements

Master of Science Program

For unconditional admission, a student must meet the following requirements:

1. A B.A. or B.S. degree in mathematics or a closely related field.
2. An overall GPA in the final 60 hours of coursework of a 3.0 or better, as calculated by the Graduate School, on a 4.0 scale.
3. Minimum of 350 on the verbal and 650 on the quantitative portions of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) if taken prior to August 2011. Minimum of 143 on the verbal and 151 on the quantitative portions of the GRE it was taken after August 2011.
4. For applicants whose native language is not English, a minimum score of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (or a minimum score of 213 on a computer-based test, or a minimum score of 79 on an internet-based test) or a minimum score of 40 on the Test of Spoken English.
5. Three favorable letters of recommendation from people familiar with the applicant's academic work.

Master of Arts Program

For unconditional admission, a student must meet items 1-3 or 3-5.

1. A B.S. or B.A. degree with at least 24 hours of mathematics coursework with a GPA of at least 3.0, as calculated by the Graduate School on a 4.0 scale.
2. Minimum of 400 on the verbal and 600 on the quantitative portions of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) if taken prior to August 2011. Minimum of 146 on the verbal and 148 on the quantitative portions of the GRE if taken after August 2011.
3. Three favorable letters of recommendation from people familiar with the applicant's academic work and/or professional work.
4. A B.S. or B.A. degree with a GPA of at least 3.0, as calculated by the Graduate School on a 4.0 scale.
5. Certified to teach mathematics at the Secondary Level (Secondary Mathematics Certification