Masters of Mathematics with a Teaching or Computational Math Option

Program Description

This 36-semester hour graduate program is designed for individuals with interests in mathematics, with a particular desire to teach in K-12 and community colleges or in computational math. Primarily this program is intended for individuals with with a solid background in mathematics, such as a degree in a mathematically related subject. However, others are encouraged to apply as well. Because Texas A&M offers the G6 classification, which is a postgraduate nondegree-seeking status, it is not necessary to enroll in graduate school to enjoy the benefits of the program.

Requirements

Teaching Math Option
Computational Math Option

The masters of Mathematics with a Teaching Option online degree program has are the same for requirements as for the synchronous degree. This degree

 The masters of Mathematics with the computational math Option online degree program has are the same requirements as synchronous degree. This degree
  1. Requires a minimum of 36 credit hours.
  2. There must be 12 hours of regular mathematics courses, at least six of which must be standard graduate mathematics courses. A list of acceptable graduate mathematics courses will be maintained by the Graduate Program Office.
  3. There must be 12 credit hours in specialized mathematics courses consisting of the following:
    o MATH 645,646 (Survey of Mathematical Problems I&II)
    o MATH 629 (History of Mathematics)
    o MATH 696 (Mathematical Communication and Technology)
  4. There must be 12 credit hours of supporting coursework selected from the following:
    o Two graduate courses in education (the student has the option of an emphasis at either the elementary, secondary, or collegiate level)
    o One graduate course in statistical methods (e.g., STAT 601 or STAT 651)
    o Additional coursework necessary to fill deficiencies and bring the total to 36 credit hours. Such coursework necessary to fill deficiencies must be mathematics courses.

The degree program is fully online We are very proud of this program. It has currently graduated about 55 students.

  1. Requires a minimum of 36 credit hours.
  2. There must be 12 hours of regular mathematics courses, at least six of which must be standard graduate mathematics courses. A list of acceptable graduate mathematics courses will be maintained by the Graduate Program Office.
  3. There must be 12 credit hours in specialized mathematics courses consisting of the following:
    o MATH 609 (Numerical Analysis)
    o MATH 640 (Linear Algebra)
    o MATH 660 (Computational Linear Algebra)
    o MATH 696 (Mathematical Communication and Technology)
  4. There must be 12 credit hours of supporting coursework selected from the following:
    o One graduate course in statistical methods (e.g., STAT 601 or STAT 651)
    o Math 629, 645, 646, and 666 do not count toward this option.
    o Additional coursework necessary to fill deficiencies and bring the total to 36 credit hours. Such coursework necessary to fill deficiencies must be mathematics courses.

The degree program is fully online We are very excited about this new program, and although most but not all of the courses are in place just yet, courses will be offered regularly.

   
   

To apply

To enroll you must either apply to graduate school - or - complete a G6 application form. The latter is quickest, easiest, and least costly. In addition the course you take will transfer to the graduate program here, should you enroll later. The G6 application is now online at http://admissions.tamu.edu/forms/NonDegreeGraduateApplication.pdf We recommend you apply through the Mathematics Department, however.

Distance education platforms

All courses will be taught over the Internet. Courses are listed with the section 7xx designation, e.g. MATH 629-700/720 indicates the distance version of Math 629 for in-state and out-of-state, respectively.

Course Examinations

The courses will all require student evaluations or examinations during the semester. The evaluations may be in the form of take-home comprehensive examinations, research projects, or semester projects. The evaluation instructions will be submitted either by traditional mail, email, downloadable web sites, or facsimile, at the discretion of the instructor. The uniformity and content of all examinations will be the same whether students are on or off campus.

Final Degree Program Examination

After completing all program requirements, all M.S. students will be required to complete a final examination.

For information about this program please contact:

Judy Muzny
Administrative Assistant for Distance Programs
Department of Mathematics
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 77843-3368
e-mail: judym@math.tamu.edu

Last updated: January 17, 2008