Course variations

Course summary

There are three different options in the non-thesis program: Traditional Mathematics Option, Minor Option, and Applied Option. The requirements for each are as follows: Credit hours: Complete one of the following options. Traditional Mathematics Option (32): Minimum 30 course work hours in approved graduate mathematics with a grade of C+ or better in each, including 18 hours in courses numbered 600 or above and two hours for the project (698R). No credit is given for prerequisite courses such as Math 316 or Math 372. Minor Option (35): Minimum 24 course work hours in approved graduate mathematics with a grade of C+ or better in each, including 6 hours in courses numbered 600 or above, 9 hours in an approved minor and two hours for the project (698R). Applied Option (38): Minimum 24 course work hours in approved graduate mathematics with a grade of C+ or better in each, including 6 hours in courses numbered 600 or above, 12 hours in areas related to applications of mathematics and two hours for the project (698R). The 12 hours of applications must be approved by the graduate coordinator. Examination: Pass a written master's examination. The first attempt at the examination should be made by the end of the student's first semester of the second year after which one more attempt at the examination is allowed. Students are encouraged to take the exam as early in their program as possible and early attempts count only if the exam is passed. Project, Paper and Presentation: Complete a project (Math 698R) focused on an area of advanced mathematics, write a paper about the project, and present a 45-minute talk based on the paper.

Entry requirement for international students

Required Entrance Examinations: GRE general test. Every international applicant whose native language is not English is required to submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores. •Academic Prerequisite: BS or BA in Mathematics Education or academic credentials at least equivalent (as determined by the Department of Mathematics Education). •Certification Prerequisite: A recognized state teacher certification. (Note: Work required to meet the certification requirement may not be counted as part of the graduate program.) •Advisement: The graduate coordinator is an entering student’s academic sponsor (preliminary advisor). Entering students should contact the graduate coordinator early to discuss initial coursework and program plans.

Qualification

Masters

Awarding body

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY

Department name

College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Department of Mathematics