MS Mathematics at University of Arkansas

Programme overview

The degree of Master of Science is intended for collegiate teachers of mathematics, non-teaching professional mathematicians, and those who desire to continue advanced study.

Faculty: Graduate School | Department: Mathematical Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Fayetteville, AR, United States

What you will study

Students must complete 15 hours of independent study in mathematics education to prepare for dissertation research.

Career pathways

The computational mathematics option is intended for students who intend to specialize in computational and applied mathematics in preparation for professional employment in an interdisciplinary or computationally intensive environment.

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Entry requirements

Prerequisites to Degree Program: Prospective candidates for the Master of Science degree in Mathematics are expected to have completed a program equivalent to that required by the department for a B.S. degree, as set forth in the current catalog of the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. Deficiencies may be removed either by taking the appropriate undergraduate courses or by examination. In addition to the application for admission to the Graduate School and the transcripts required for Graduate School admission, applicants for admission to the degree programs of the Department of Mathematical Sciences must submit a) three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant’s previous academic and professional performance and b) official scores from the Graduate Record Examination (General Test). The degree of Master of Science is intended for collegiate teachers of ma

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer sessions.

Graduate School application deadlines: August 1 for fall, December 1 for spring, April 15 for summer sessions; some departments set earlier deadlines. The application fee is $60 for new applicants; $30 for returning UA graduate students.

Law (JD): priority application deadline April 15, with rolling review after that date; admission is for the full-time program in the fall.

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