Master of Science in Mathematics

ADMISSIONS

• All students must meet the admissions requirements for graduate study at Montclair State University.
• An applicant for the Master of Science degree in Mathematics must present an undergraduate mathematics major or at least 30 semester hours in mathematics from an accredited institution. Courses in a related area that have substantial mathematics content may be submitted toward this requirement. Applicants whose undergraduate preparation is deficient in either depth or breadth will be required to complete certain courses which will not carry graduate degree credit.

A candidate for the Master of Science degree in Mathematics must consult the graduate coordinator of the department before matriculation since the choice of graduate courses must be adjusted to the level of preparation in undergraduate work. All the degree programs in Mathematics are 33 credit programs. The student's work program listing course requirements is prepared in consultation with the graduate coordinator. Up to six semester hours can be taken at the senior (400) level. In order to be awarded a Master of Science degree in Mathematics, a student will be required to have an overall 3.0 grade point average, as well as a 3.0 grade point average for courses taken in the Department of Mathematical Sciences. In addition a student must have a passing grade on a comprehensive examination based on the core courses. Students are required to have a 3.0 grade point average and to have completed a minimum of 12 degree bearing credits in order to be eligible to take the comprehensive examination.

DEADLINES

Credentials are processed as soon as they are received. This program does not have a specific deadline, however the Office of Graduate Admissions & Support Services recommends that students submit their credentials as far in advance as possible from the semester they plan to begin their studies to ensure a timely review of their application.

TO APPLY TO THIS PROGRAM, PLEASE VISIT http://www.montclair.edu/graduate/prospective/app.shtml