Skip to Navigation
George Mason University
    George Mason University
   
 
 
 
2016-2017 University Catalog 
  
2016-2017 University Catalog

Mathematics and Statistical Science Dual-Degree MS (COS)


Banner Codes:  SC-MS-MATH, VS-MS-STAT

Schools: College of Science  and The Volgenau School of Engineering 
Departments:  Department of Mathematical Sciences  and Department of Statistics  

This program allows students to earn a Mathematics, MS  and a Statistical Science, MS  by completing 48 credits of coursework 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 Mathematics, MS  and the Statistical Science, MS  programs. A joint faculty committee from the Department of Mathematical Sciences  and the Department of Statistics  make final admission decisions into the dual-degree program.

MS-MATH/STAT Dual-Degree Requirements


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

Elective Credits


  • 12 elective credits from any STAT courses numbered 540-775.

Total: 48 credits


Notes:


  • Students in either the BS/Accelerated MS in Mathematics program  or the BS(selected)/Accelerated MS in Statistical Science 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 Mathematics, MS  or the Statistical Science, MS .
  • Once a student receives one of the MS degrees from either department, the student will no longer be eligible for the reduction in credit (i.e., will need to complete 30 credits) if the student later decides to earn the other MS degree.