Mathematics, Master of Science

36 Credit Hours

In addition to fulfilling the general requirements for a master’s degree at Alabama State University, the following special requirements must be satisfied by students who seek the Master of Science degree in mathematics:

The student will be required to demonstrate competent reading knowledge of a foreign language, preferably French or German. Upon the recommendation of the department, a substitute language may be offered. The language examination shall be written and shall consist of the translation into English of selections from texts and articles related to the area of concentration. Passing of the examination shall be valid for a period not exceeding eight years;
Six semester hours of an acceptable foreign language in which a cumulative average of at least B was earned may be presented in lieu of the language examination;
A bachelor’s degree in mathematics or a related field; and
Competitive scores on the general test of the Graduate Record Examination and advanced test in mathematics are required. Additionally, a competitive undergraduate GPA is required.

Candidates for the Master of Science degree in mathematics should present for admission (1) at least one year of calculus, and (2) at least 15 credits of acceptable junior and senior mathematics courses. Graduate students may enroll in undergraduate courses to remove any deficiencies, but they cannot receive graduate credit. All deficiencies must be removed before a student may be admitted to candidacy.

In addition to the completion and oral defense of the thesis, each candidate enrolling in this program is expected to complete 36 semester hours of mathematics at the 500 level or above, and the successful completion of a written comprehensive examination. Other courses will be selected by the student with the assistance of the supervisory committee.

Credit Required Courses (27 semester hours)

MAT 500	Set Theory	3
MAT 501	Fundamen of Modern Math	3
MAT 510	Abstract Algebra I	3
MAT 620	Real Analysis	3
MAT 622	Complex Analysis I	3
MAT 640	General Topology I	3
MAT 690	Seminar	3
MAT 529	Research & Thesis	3

Major Elective Courses (9 semester hours required)

MAT 505	Introd to Computing	3
MAT 512		3
MAT 513	Numbers Theory	3
MAT 550	Combinatorics	3
MAT 560	Operational Research I	3
MAT 561	Operational Research II	3
MAT 623		3
MAT 641		3
MAT 655	Numerical Analysis	3
MAT 660		3
MAT 670		3
MAT 671		3