Mathematical Studies M.A.

Admission Requirements

1. A completed application form accompanied by a $50 nonrefundable application fee.
2. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate records.
3. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale in undergraduate course work.
4. A minimum of 30 credit hours of courses beyond precalculus mathematics.
5. Three letters of recommendation.
6. A plan of study approved by the advisor and appropriate dean.

 

BA/MA in Mathematical Studies Admission Option:
Undergraduate students matriculated at Rhode Island College can apply for conditional admission to the Master of Arts in Mathematical Studies program after completing 60 undergraduate credits. Students conditionally admitted to the M.A. program begin taking graduate courses after completing 90 undergraduate credits. Students who remain in good standing and continue to meet admission requirements upon completion of the bachelors degree will be granted full admission to the M.A. program. Application requirements remain the same as above. Applicants must complete M300 and at least 6 of the required 12 math courses for the B.A. program prior to taking graduate level courses.

Degree Requirements

Core Courses

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
MATH 512	Foundations of Higher Analysis	3	As needed.
MATH 515	Introduction to Complex Variables	3	As needed.
MATH 519	Set Theory	3	As needed.
MATH 522	Combinatorics	3	As needed.
MATH 528	Topology	3	As needed.
MATH 530	Advanced Linear Algebra	3	As needed.
MATH 532	Algebraic Structures	3	As needed.
MATH 551	Topics in Proof	3	As needed.

Course Requirements

THREE core courses chosen with the program director's consent.

9-12 additional credits in Mathematics at an appropriate level, chosen with program director's consent.

9-12 credits in Mathematics OR related disciplines chosen with Program Director's consent. Choices may include but are not limited to course in Mathematics Education, Computer Science, Physics, Finance or Economics.

Total Credit Hours: 30-33