Master of Arts

The Department of Mathematics offers an M.A. in Mathematics that can prepare students for a career in industry, government, or business, for further graduate study at the doctoral level, and for teaching positions at the secondary or two-year college level.  The Graduate Records Exam (GRE) scores are considered for admission and for the awarding of graduate assistantships.  A minimum of 36 hours is required for the degree. A final comprehensive exam must be passed for the completion of the degree.

The following are the specific requirements for the program:

• at least 18 hours of 600 level courses offered by the Department of Mathematics
• at least 12 additional hours of 500 level or higher courses offered by the Department of Mathematics (must include MTH 528, 546, and 560 or equivalents)
• at least 6 more hours of 500 or higher level courses selected from another department at Marshall offering a graduate program or from the Department of Mathematics
• a thesis option is available which requires a minimum of 32 hours of course work and a theses accounting for not more than 6 hours