The Master of Arts in Mathematics is designed for those who wish to teach mathematics at the community college level, teach dual-credit and/or AP courses at the high school level, and/or pursue a doctorate in Mathematics Education. This non-thesis program includes a 12-hour core in Mathematics, 9 elective hours of approved graduate Mathematics courses, a 3-hour directed reading and research course which includes a written report on the research, an oral comprehensive exam, and a 12-hour minor in an approved field.
Prerequisites for admission include three semesters of undergraduate Calculus and Linear Algebra with B's or higher.
Program Breakdown
| Category | Degree Summary |
|---|---|
| Catalog Entry | Master of Arts (MA) |
| Length | 36 Credit Hours |
| Enrollment | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Costs | Rates Per Semester |
| Admission Requirements | Application Materials |
Application Deadlines
- Fall: August 1
- Spring: December 1
- Summer: May 15
Please note that application deadlines will occasionally change. Please contact your academic advisor (listed in the contact section) for confirmation on application deadlines.
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Contact Info
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Office of Admissions
- Graduate Admissions Website
- 936.294.1971
- graduate@shsu.edu
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Academic Advisor
- Dr. Emma Bullock
- 936.294.3816
- ebullock@shsu.edu