Master of Arts (MA) in Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics offers both a terminal MA program and a PhD program in Mathematics.
Students are admitted for specific degree programs: the MA in Mathematics, PhD in Mathematics, or PhD in Applied Mathematics. Requirements for the Mathematics and Applied Mathematics PhDs differ only in minor respects, and no distinction is made between the two in day-to-day matters.
Continuing students wishing to transfer from one program to another should consult the graduate advisor in 910 Evans Hall. Transfers between the two PhD programs and from the PhD program to the MA program are fairly routine but should be done prior to taking the qualifying exam. It is a formal policy of the department that an applicant to the PhD program who has previous graduate work in mathematics must present very strong evidence of capability for mathematical research.
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