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2009-2010 University Catalog

Mathematics and Statistical Science Dual-Degree MS

Banner Codes: SC-MS-MATH, VS-MS-STAT

School:  The Volgenau School of Information Technology and Engineering 

Department:  Statistics 

This program allows students to earn an MS degree in mathematics and an MS degree in statistical science by completing 48 credits of course work in both areas instead of the 60 that would be required if the degrees were sought independently.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must satisfy admission requirements for both the MS in Mathematics Program and the MS in Statistical Science Program. A joint faculty committee from the Mathematical Sciences and Statistics Departments make final admission decisions into the dual-degree program.

Degree Requirements

The dual-degree program requires a total of 48 credits as specified below:

Elective Credits

  • 12 elective credits in MATH courses numbered 610 or higher, excluding MATH 653, 654, 655 and 799.  Courses must be approved in advance by the student’s mathematical sciences academic advisor and the mathematical sciences graduate coordinator.
  • 12 elective credits in STAT courses numbered 574 or higher, excluding STAT 700, 701, and 799.  Courses must be approved in advance by the student’s statistics academic advisor and the statistics graduate coordinator.

Notes:

  • Students in either the BS/Accelerated MS in Mathematics Program or the BS/Accelerated MS in Statistics Program, cannot get a reduction of 6 credits toward this dual degree. Students who want to proceed to a PhD degree will only be able to waive the number of credits specified in the associated PhD degree requirements, even though they will have 48 credits at the MS level.
  • If a student decides not to complete the required 48 credits, a single MS degree will not be granted unless the student fulfills the requirements for either the MS in mathematics or the MS in statistical science.