A student may pursue a program of study to include course work in other
mathematically 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
mathematically 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, 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.
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 remidial 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. This outline must be kept current during the preparation of the thesis
and contained in the student's graduate folder.
Core Requirements
Every candidate must complete 5210 Real
Analysis I and 5410 Modern Algebra I, plus at least two of the following: 5510
Complex Analysis I, 5610 Applied Mathematics I, 5710 Statistical Methods I, 5340
Graph Theory, 5350 Topology, 5850 Numerical Analysis. 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:
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- MATH 5210-5220 Real Analysis I and II
- MATH 5257-5267 Numerical Analysis and Numerical Linear Algebra
- MATH 5340-5090 Graph Theory and Theory of Matrices
- MATH 5410-5420 Modern Algebra I and II
- MATH 5510-5520 Complex Analysis I and II
- MATH 5810-5820 Operations Research I and II
- MATH 5610-5620 Applied Mathematics I and II
- MATH 5710-5720 Statistical Methods I and II
- MATH 5850-5860 Numerical Analysis I and II
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). 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 (a prerequisite for a required core class), Analysis
II, Numerical Analysis, Numerical Linear Algebra, Applications of Statistics,
Sampling and Survey Techniques, Complex Variables, Topics in Mathematics.
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, Topology, Modern Algebra I &
II, Complex Analysis I & II, Applied Mathematics I & II, Statistical
Methods I & II, Operations Research I & II, Numerical Analysis I &
II, Topics in Combinatorics, Independent Study, Readings and Research, Thesis.
Assistantships
The Department of Mathematics currently has a
total of 12 Graduate Assistantships and 4 additonal tuition waivers.
Graduate Assistant stipends range from $7,200 - $8,200 for 9 month contracts and
$12,500 for a 12 month contract. The first year GTA is paid $7,200 and is
responsible for 20 hours/week of work, usually in the form of grading and
assistance for a professor. The second year GTA may be put in charge of teaching
1 auditorium section or 2 smaller sections of three-semester-hour freshman
(service) classes. The stipend for teaching assistants is $8,200. The department
also offers assistantships in the Mathematics Laboratory at a level of $10,250
per calender year, plus a tuition waiver for Fall and Spring semesters (students
in these positions MUST pay summer tuition). These GTAs are responsible for 20
hours/week in the Math Lab with duties which include tutoring in freshman and
sophomore level classes, the administering of all tests in the College Algebra
classes, and preparation of statistical reports on these test results. A tuition
waiver may be awarded to a graduate students admitted to the program for the
first time. The work assignments for the waiver will be equivalent to 8 hours
per week and may be in instruction, research and/or service. For more
information, see the
Frequently Asked
Questions: Financial Aid and Assistantships webpage.
Amy Weems Memorial Math Graduate Student Fund
A special fund
has been established for the purpose of supporting math graduate student
professional travel and other expenses deemed suitable by the Math Department
graduate coordinator. Click
HERE for more details.
Tuition and Fees
Student's with an Assistantship will receive a
tuition waiver. Others will be charged $181 per semester hour, not to exceed
$1716 (except summer term) per semester, in-state tution. The out-of-state
tuition charges are $270 per semester hour above the undergraduate and graduate
tuition, not to exceed $3236 (except summer term) per semester.
Single student residency halls are available for $865-$1020 per semester
(double/triple occupancy, including telephone and cable TV hookup) and family
and graduate housing is available for $295-$335 per month (including water,
telephone and cable TV hookup). All fees are based on academic 2002-03 prices
and are subject to change annually. For additional information, see the Department of Housing
and Residence Life.
