Department of Mathematical Sciences

School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Areas of Study

Students seeking a degree in the Mathematical Sciences may specialize in Mathematics, Statistics or Applied Mathematics. Each option allows some flexibility in electives so that students can better adapt their degree plans to their educational goals.

Fact Sheets:

In the Undergraduate Catalog, you will find information on the following programs:

  • B.S. in Actuarial Science
  • B.S. Mathematical Sciences
          • with Computer Sciences Emphasis
          • with Electrical Engineering Emphasis
          • with Management Emphasis
  • B.S. Mathematical Sciences - Applied Mathematics
  • B.S. Mathematical Sciences - Statistics
  • Minor in Mathematical Sciences

Masters

Graduate students may select from five majors: applied mathematics, engineering mathematics, mathematics, statistics, and an interdisplanary degree in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. The department also offers courses that consider mathematical and computational aspects of engineering, biology and other areas.

In the Graduate Catalog, you will find information on the following:

  • M.S. Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
  • M.S. Mathematical Sciences
  • M.S. Mathematical Sciences - Applied Mathematics
  • M.S. Mathematical Sciences - Engineering Mathematics
  • M.S. Mathematical Sciences - Statistics

Doctorate

Students dictate each Ph.D. program with the guidance and approval of the graduate advisor. Adjustments can be made as the student’s interests develop and a specific dissertation topic is chosen.

In the Graduate Catalog, you will find information on the following:

  • Ph.D. Mathematical Sciences - Applied Mathematics
  • Ph.D. Mathematical Sciences - Statistics
  • Updated: May 16, 2012