Mathematics, PhD

Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2023-2024. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.

Total Hours: 60 (Beyond the Master's Degree)

Core Courses
Select 15 hours from one of the following tracks:15
Applied
Advanced Linear Algebra
Real Analysis I
Complex Analysis I
Numerical Analysis for Differential Equations
Partial Differential Equations
Pure
Advanced Linear Algebra
Real Analysis I
Complex Analysis I
Algebra I
Geometric Topology
Mathematics Education
Advanced Linear Algebra
Select 9 hours from the following:
Real Analysis I
Complex Analysis I
Algebra I
Geometric Topology
Numerical Analysis for Differential Equations
Partial Differential Equations
Select one of the following:
Statistics for Experimenters II
Statistical Machine Learning with R
Hours Subtotal15
Additional Math Courses
Select 12 hours from track used for core courses.12
Applied
In addition to the core course requirements, every plan of study must contain at least 12 hours of graduate courses in the mathematical sciences (mathematics, statistics, or computer science).
Pure
In addition to the core course requirements, every plan of study must contain at least 12 hours of graduate courses in the mathematical sciences (mathematics, statistics, or computer science).
Mathematics Education
Introduction to Research in Mathematics Education
Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education
Select 6 hours from the following:
Theoretical Foundations of Inquiry
Qualitative Research I
Psychology of Learning
Statistical Methods in Education
Hours Subtotal12
Preliminary Research Project
MATH 6010Advanced Seminar in Mathematics (Reading course with advisor)3
MATH 6090Doctoral Research Project3
Hours Subtotal6
Additional Graduate Courses
Combination of electives and dissertation hours to total 27 hours.27
Electives
Select 3-12 hours.
Dissertation
Select 15-24 hours.
Hours Subtotal27
Total Hours60

Graduate College Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Requirements

Learn more about Graduate College 2023-2024 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.