COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
Introduction Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Science Departments: Biological Sciences Chemistry Geological Sciences Mathematical Sciences Physics Dr. Thomas E. Brady, Dean Dr. Larry P. Jones, Associate Dean Dr. Jorge A. Lopez, Assistant Dean Bell Hall, Room 100 Phone: (915) 747-5536 Fax: (915) 747-6807 E-mail: science@utep.edu		Mathematical Sciences Web site at: http://www.math.utep.edu/ 1.- Information and Requirements 2.- Mathematics (MATH) Courses 3.- Statistics (STAT) Courses 4.- Mathematics (MATH) Courses (Graduate only) 1.- Information and Requirements Requirements for Admission Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the United States or proof of equivalent education in a foreign institution Undergraduate degree in mathematics TOEFL score of 550 or higher for international applicants whose first language is not English or who have not completed a university degree in the U.S. or other English-speaking institution Departmental Requirements for MS Degree For the MS degree, both thesis and non-thesis options are available. The thesis option requires 24 semester hours of course work plus the completion of the six-semester hour thesis. The non- thesis option requires 36 semester hours of course work including MATH 5396. In either case, a maximum of nine semester hours of approved upper-division undergraduate courses are acceptable. Particular courses of study for the MS must be approved by the departmental committee on graduate studies. The passing of a comprehensive examination is required. All MS students must enroll in MATH 5195 each semester in residence. Specific Requirements for the Master's Degree in Mathematics Specific course requirements for the MS in Mathematics are MATH 5331, MATH 5351, and MATH 5380. Specific Requirements for the Master's Degree in Statistics Specific course requirements for the MS in Statistics are MATH 5380, MATH 5381, MATH 5385, and MATH 5388. Departmental Requirements for the MAT Degree Prior to admission, students must have completed the calculus sequence together with 12 semester hours of advanced courses in Mathematics (3300 or 4300 level). The student's GPA for these 12 hours must be at least 3.0. (Students with a bachelor's degree, who do not satisfy these requirements, must first enroll in the post-baccalaureate program at UTEP.) Since the degree is intended for current and future high school teachers of Mathematics, it is desirable that the student will have obtained a teaching certificate in Mathematics upon completion of the program. (Teaching certification courses are not part of the MAT program.) The Master of Arts in Teaching degree with a major in Mathematics is available in both a thesis (recommended) and a non-thesis option. The thesis option requires 24 hours of course work plus the completion of a six-semester hour thesis in Mathematics Education, while the non-thesis option requires 36 hours of course work. A maximum of nine of these hours may be taken from the 3300 and 4300-level courses listed below. Each student must have his or her courses approved by the Graduate Advisor in order to ensure adequate breadth of courses in the mathematical sciences. A comprehensive examination is required. Study Plan: At most, 9 hours of Undergraduate courses taken from the list below. At least 15 hours plus 6 hours of thesis work (or 27 hours for the non-thesis option) of Graduate courses: 6-9 hours must be taken from MATH 5360, MATH 5365, or appropriate courses in the College of Education. Other suggested courses: MATH 5311, MATH 5321, MATH 5325, MATH 5351, and STAT 5380.

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