A student may pursue a program of study to include course work in other
mathematically or statistically oriented disciplines. For example, under the supervision of a
graduate advisor, the student may design a program in which as much as half of
the student's course work is taken at the graduate level in a discipline such as
computer science, management science, physics, technology, or some other
quantitatively oriented area.
Depending on the design of the program, opportunities for the student who
successfully completes the M.S. degree are numerous. These programs may lead to
careers in business, industry, government, research, or advanced teaching positions in
secondary or higher education.
Admission to the School of Graduate Studies
The following
materials must be submitted before an applicant will be considered for
admission:
- Payment of required nonrefundable application fee.
- A completed application form.
- An official transcript of all previous undergraduate and graduate
work.
- A completed personal vita form and essay.
When all required
material is received, the Graduate School will forward the applicant's material
to the Graduate Coordinator in the Mathematics Department for approval of
admission. The final decision to admit or reject an applicant rests with the
university through the dean of Graduate Studies. For additional information,
check out the
School of
Graduate Studies webpage.
Mathematics Program Admission Requirements
For admission to the
program, a student must:
- have a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in
mathematics or in a related area.
- submit general GRE scores,
- submit three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the
applicant's academic performance and likelihood of success in graduate school,
and
- completed all of the admission requirements of the graduate school.
In addition, international students must have acceptable TOEFL scores (more more details, check
here). Incoming students lacking certain prerequisites may be required to
make up these deficiencies. However, graduate credit will not be given for this
course work.
Comprehensive Exams
Each student is required to take a
comprehensive examination in Calculus I-II and Linear Algebra. These exams are
to be taken during the first semester of enrollment. In the event that a student
does not achieve a grade of "B" or better on the exam, the student must make
arrangements to do remedial work and retake the exam at the next scheduled time.
The student may not register for MATH 5960 - Thesis until both exams have been
passed by achieving a grade of B or better. For more details, see the
ETSU Math Graduate Program
Comprehensive Exams webpage.
Thesis
The chair of the student's committee will ordinarily
direct the research and preparation of the thesis. After selecting a topic, the
student, in consultation with the student's committee, must prepare a tentative
outline and the student must give a preliminary presentation. The outline and preliminary presentation paperwork are kept current during the preparation of the thesis and contained in the student's graduate folder. for more details, see
Thesis and Graduation requirements.
Core Requirements
Every candidate must complete Real
Analysis I (MATH 5210) and Modern Algebra I (MATH 5410), plus at least two of the following:
Complex Analysis I (MATH 5510), Applied Mathematics I (MATH 5610), Statistical Methods I (MATH 5710),
Graph Theory and its Applications (MATH 5340), Introduction to Topology (MATH 5357). The student's program of
study must contain at least one two-course sequence. The two-course sequence may
contain a course from the above requirements. Examples of two-course sequences
include:
- Real Analysis I and II (MATH 5210-5220)
- Numerical Analysis and Numerical Linear Algebra (MATH 5257-5267)
- MATH 5340-5090 Graph Theory and its Applications and Advanced Topics in Graph Theory (MATH 5340-5450)
- Modern Algebra I and II (MATH 5410-5420)
- Complex Analysis I and II (MATH 5510-5520)
- Applied Mathematics I and II (MATH 5610-5620)
- Statistical Methods I and II (MATH 5710-5720)
- Operations Research I and II (MATH 5810-5820)
- Numerical Analysis I and II (MATH 5850-5860)
Senior/Graduate Courses Offered
ETSU offers several classes
cross-listed as both undergraduate and graduate level. Undergraduates and
graduates share the same classroom, but the graduate students are required to do
additional or alternative work (at a higher conceptual level) beyond that of the
undergraduates. Up to 30% of a student's credit hours may be in these
cross-listed classes. Those with an insufficient undergraduate background in
mathematics may be required to take certain of these classes (in particular,
Introduction to Modern Algebra I and Analysis I and II). These courses are usually
offered yearly and include: Mathematical Statistics I & II, Introduction to
Modern Algebra (a prerequisite for a required core class), Introduction to
Modern Geometry, Analysis I, Analysis II (a prerequisite for a required core class), Numerical Analysis, Numerical Linear Algebra, Applications of Statistics,
Sampling and Survey Techniques, Complex Variables.
Graduate-Credit-Only Courses Offered
At least 70% of a students
credit hours must be in "graduate only" courses. These courses are usually
offered every other year and include: Theory of Numbers, Theory of Matrices,
Real Analysis I & II, Differential Geometry, Axiomatic and Transformational
Geometry, Graph Theory and its Applications, Advanced Topics in Graph Theory, Modern Algebra I &
II, Complex Analysis I & II, Applied Mathematics I & II, Statistical
Methods I & II, Operations Research I & II, Numerical Analysis I &
II, Independent Study, Readings and Research, Thesis.
The core courses Real Analysis I and Modern Algebra I are offered annually. Graph Theory and its Applications and Advanced Topics in Graph Theory are, due to high demand, also offered annually.
Assistantships
The Department of Mathematics currently has a
total of 18 Graduate Assistantships and 4 additional tuition scholarships.
Graduate Assistant stipends range from $7,200 - $8,200 for 9 month contracts and
$10,250 - $12,000 for 12 month contracts. Each assistantship includes a tuition waiver for the contracted period. The positions fall into the following categories:
- The first year teaching assistant is paid $7,200 and is
responsible for 20 hours/week of work, usually in the form of tutoring, grading, and
assisting of a professor. There are four of these positions.
- The second year teaching associate may be put in charge of teaching
one or two sections of their own three-semester-hour freshman class(es).
The stipend for teaching associates is $8,200. There are four of these positions.
- The department offers assistantships in Learning Support, which involve orchestration of classes for students not quite ready for college level math classes. These are 12 month positions and pay $12,000 per calendar year. There are four of these positions.
- There is another category of 12 month position which involves tutoring in the Center For Academic Achievement (CFAA). These positions pay
$10,250 per calendar year. These require 20 hours/week of work in the CFAA which involves tutoring in freshman and sophomore level classes, particularly our general education statistics class. There are four of these positions.
- There are two additional positions which pay $8,000 for fall and spring. These positions pay slightly more than the other positions available to first year students, but have similar obligations to the other first year positions. These positions are used to try to offer a competitive stipend as part of recruitment of talented first year students. There are two of these positions.
A tuition scholarship may be awarded to a graduate student who has been admitted to the program for the
first time. The work assignments for the scholarship will be equivalent to 8 hours
per week and may be in instruction, research and/or service. These scholarships do not come with a stipend, but do include a tuition waiver. For more
information, see the
Frequently Asked
Questions: Financial Aid and Assistantships webpage.
Tuition and Fees
Student's with an Assistantship or tuition scholarship will receive a tuition waiver. Others will be charged $378 per semester hour (in-state) or $672 per semester hour (out-of-state). All in-state students and students on assistantship must pay student fees, which are around $500 per semester (much more for out-of-state students not on assistantship). These numbers are based on academic 2012-13. The latest graduate tution rates can be found at the Graduate Fees website.
As of Fall 2012, the cost for a double occupancy dorm room range from $1,340.00 to $2,225.00 per semester, depending upon the facility.
For the latest on-campus housing rates, see the Rates and Amenities webpage.
For additional information, see the Department of Housing and Residence Life.
Last updated: October 2, 2012.
