Mathematics
Note: The discipline-specific requirements listed here are in addition to the requirements listed in Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Application Procedure and Minimum Criteria for Admission and Minimum Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Academic Regulations and Degree Requirements earlier in this section.
Discipline-Specific Admission RequirementsAn applicant selecting mathematics as a discipline will be expected to have a baccalaureate degree with a major in mathematics from an accredited college or university. Students who do not have an undergraduate mathematics major must present evidence of a strong performance in at least three mathematics courses beyond calculus and meet the general admission requirements of the School of Graduate Studies.
Qualifying Requirements for Full AdmissionMathematics as Coordinating UnitA student who has an M.S. degree in mathematics or statistics from an accredited university may get full admission to the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. A student who has a B.S. degree in mathematics or statistics will need to take the six core courses in the department's M.S. program, and the student becomes qualified for full admission to the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics if the student receives a GPA of 3.0 or better in the six core courses. After the qualifying requirements are satisfied, a student then gets full admission to the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Mathematics as a Co-discipline Students who are provisionally admitted with mathematics as a co-discipline will be advanced to full admission after satisfying the co-discipline requirements stated at the time of admission and being recommended for full admission by the coordinating-unit discipline.
Suggested Compatible Co-disciplinescell biology and biophysics, molecular biology and biochemistry, computer science, telecommunication and computer networking, electrical and computer engineering, chemistry, curriculum and instruction, physics, geosciences and engineering.
Core Program RequirementsThe requirements for the Ph.D. fall into five major categories: coursework, special requirements set by the supervisory committee, interdisciplinary work, comprehensive examination and dissertation.Mathematics as Coordinating Unit A student can have either mathematics or statistics as the emphasis area when the student declares mathematics as the coordinating unit. After fully admitted, students must take at least six 5500-level courses (at least 18 credit hours) in mathematics or statistics. Transfer credit may be accepted (in accordance with the minimum 21 credit residency requirement set by the School of Graduate Studies). Students must satisfy the co-discipline coursework requirement set forth by the co-discipline. The student's supervisory committee may require more courses if such courses are appropriate to the student's area of research. The student's dissertation must represent a significant contribution to mathematics or statistics. Refer to the department Web site for more details. Mathematics as a Co-discipline The number of hours required in mathematics for a student who chooses mathematics as a co-discipline will be the greater of 12 credit hours and the number of hours required by the student's coordinating discipline when it functions as a co-discipline. Up to six of these credit hours may be at the 400-level. Students must receive a B or better grade on all courses taken.
Other Discipline-Specific Special RequirementsThe supervisory committee may impose additional requirements on a student if the requirements are relevant to the chosen areas of research.
Comprehensive Examination GuidelinesThe student with mathematics as the coordinating-unit discipline must pass a comprehensive examination in mathematics or statistics after completing nine hours at the 5500-level or above and completing any special requirements and interdisciplinary requirements. An oral examination will be given after a student passes the comprehensive examination. Refer to the department Web site for more details.
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