The Mathematics Department at NC A&T offers two masters programs and administers three. The three programs administered by the department are:

Master of Science in Applied Mathematics
(See description below.)

Master of Science in Mathematics Education
(See description below.)

Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics
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The School of Graduate Studies through the Department of Mathematics offers two curricula leading to the Master of Science degree. One is intended primarily for individuals who teach mathematics at the middle school or high school level and the other is intended for individuals who teach mathematics at the high school or two-year college level. In addition, it offers a program of studies leading to the M.S. degree in Applied Mathematics.

Mathematics Education and Applied Mathematics students must follow the general admission requirements for graduate studies.

• A Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a related field from an accredited institution.
• An undergraduate GPA of 2.60 overall or 3.0 in the junior/senior years.
• Three (3) letters of recommendation.
• Official scores on GRE (Graduation Record Examination) or the MAT (Miller Analogies Test). Tests must be taken within the last five (5) years.

Mathematics Education students must also satisfy the following criteria for admission to the program.

• North Carolina "A" license in Secondary Mathematis or the equivalent from another state or eligibility to hold an "A" certification.

In addition to meeting general requirements specified above, a student seeking admission to a graduate program in the Department of Mathematics must have earned thirty (30) semester hours in mathematics including differential and integral calculus, linear algebra and differential equations. A student who fails to meet these requirements will be expected to enroll in appropriate undergraduate courses before beginning his graduate studies in mathematics. A student may not receive graduate credit for a course that is equivalent to one for which he received a grade of "C" or above as an undergraduate.

Professional Education Courses                                                                      Description

CUIN 619                                                                                                           Learning Theories
CUIN 711                                                                                                           Research and Inquiry
CUIN 721                                                                                                           Advanced Methods and Internship
CUIN 728                                                                                                           Technology Across the Curriculum
CUIN 729                                                                                                           Diversity

Each Mathematics Education student must complete at least one (1) course from each of the five (5) major areas of study. Students completing the High School Curriculum must take a minimum of one (1) 700 level course in Mathematics. Students completing the High-School-2 year College Curriculum must take a minimum of three (3) 700 level courses in Mathematics.

The five major areas of study include:

1. Algebra:
MATH 602               Modern Algebra
MATH 612               Advanced Linear Algebra
MATH 665               Principles of Optimization
MATH 712               Numerical Linear Algebra
MATH 717               Special Topics in Algebra
2. Analysis:
MATH 603               Introduction to Real Analysis
MATH 610               Complex Variables I
MATH 611               Complex Variables II
MATH 620               Elements of Set Theory and Topology
MATH 650               Ordinary Differential Equations
MATH 651               Partial Differential Equations
MATH 700               Theory of Functions of a Real Variable I
MATH 701                Theory of Functions of a Real Variable II
MATH 710                Theory of Functions of a Complex Variable I
MATH 711               Theory of Functions of a Complex Variable II
MATH 720               Special Topics in Analysis
MATH 751               Solution Methods in Integral Equations
MATH 752               Calculus of Variations and Control Theory
3. Geometry:
MATH 604               Modern Geometry for Secondary School Teachers
MATH 715               Projective Geometry
4. Statistics:
MATH 608               Methods of Applied Statistics
MATH 623               Probability Theory and Applications
MATH 624               Theory and Methods of Statistics
MATH 706               Categorical Data Analysis
MATH 708               Nonparametric Statistics
MATH 721               Multivariate Statistical Analysis
MATH 731               Advanced Numerical Methods
5. Applications of Technology in Mathematics:
MATH 601               Technology and Applications in Secondary School Mathematics
MATH 608               Methods of Applied Statistics
MATH 624               Theory and Methods of Statistics
MATH 631               Linear and Non-Linear Programming
MATH 665               Principles of Optimization
MATH 706               Categorical Data Analysis
MATH 708               Nonparametric Statistics
MATH 712               Numerical Linear Algebra
MATH 721               Multivariate Statistical Analysis
MATH 731               Advanced Numerical Methods
MATH 765               Optimization Theory and Applications
Other Requirements:
1. Thesis or Research Project or Portfolio
2. Comprehensive Examination in Mathematics
3. Comprehensive Examination in Education