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St. Cloud State University

Graduate Bulletin Table of Contents

Mathematics Graduate Program (MATH)Engineering and Computing Center

Offered through the Department of Mathematics
in the College of Science and Engineering
139 Engineering and Computing Center
Phone: 320.308.3001
E-mail: mathdept@stcloudstate.edu
Web: www.stcloudstate.edu/math

Department Chairperson: Dr. Daniel Scully
Department Secretary: Ms. Carol Shaw

Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Daniel Scully
Graduate Faculty: Agre, Bahauddin, Branson, G. Buls, S. Buls, Buske, Carr, Chen, Fiala, Haller, Huang, Kalia, Keith, Naraine, Scully, Vakil, Walk, Wilmesmeier, Zhao

Faculty advisers: Drs. Sue Haller, Bishnu Naraine, Vakil

Accreditation Specific to the Program

  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
  • Minnesota Board of Teaching

The Profession

The Master of Science in Mathematics prepares students for a profession in teaching mathematics courses at the 5 to 12 level and for teaching math in post-secondary institutions. Employers will include private and public schools, technical colleges, community colleges, military systems, and colleges and universities.

Admission Requirements Specific to the Program

  • An undergraduate minor in math is required.
  • An undergraduate teaching program at an accredited institution must have been completed.
  • In some situations, the applicant may be required to complete additional undergraduate work before admittance.
  • Beyond the minimum School of Graduate Studies requirements, the department reviews the applicant's philosophy of teaching and letters of recommendation.
  • When all official application materials are received the department will review the admission file. An admission or denial letter will be sent within a week of the department reviewing the materials.

Application Deadlines Specific to the Program

  • Fall semester — July 1
  • Spring semester — November 1
  • Summer sessions — May 1

Length of Program — Measured by Semesters

  • Part-time student: five semesters taking six credits per semester.
  • Full-time student: three semesters taking 12 credits per semester.

Graduate Assistantship Overview

  • Currently graduate assistantships are not available in the Department of Mathematics.

Degrees and Plans Offered

  • Master of Science in Mathematics: Plan A (Thesis) at 30 credits
  • Master of Science in Mathematics: Plan B (Written Comprehensive) at 33 credits

Master of Science — Mathematics

Plan A: Thesis 30 credit; and Plan B: Written Comprehensive, 33 credits

Research courses
Plan A, 9 credit minimum; Plan B, 3 credit minimum

  • MATH 633. Research Implications for Mathematics Learning and Teaching, 3 credits
  • MATH 699. Thesis, 6 credits

Core courses
Plan A, 15 credit minimum; Plan B, 18 credit minimum

  • MATH 631. Teaching Middle School (5-8) Mathematics, 3 credits
  • MATH 632. Teaching Secondary School (9-12) Mathematics, 3 credits  

The remaining credits in each plan should be selected from mathematics and statistics courses with the approval of the graduate adviser.

Professional education courses
Plan A or Plan B, 6 credits

  • These courses are selected with the approval of the graduate advisor.

Elective courses
Plan A, 3 credit minimum; Plan B, 6 credit minimum

  • These credits are selected with the approval of the department and are generally from support areas for the mathematics major.

NOTE: At least one-half of the credits for the master of science degree program must be earned in 600-level courses.