Graduate

Student Learning Outcomes
Mathematics

Master of Science in Mathematics (M.S.)

Degree concentrations include: Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Applied Statistics, and Math Education. In addition to the Student Learning Outcomes for the B.S. degree, those who graduate with a M.S. degree in Mathematics will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate increased depth of understanding in most sub-disciplines of mathematics.
  2. Integrate sub-disciplines of mathematics and other disciplines as applicable in problem solving.
  3. Read and understand peer-reviewed mathematical literature.
  4. Identify mathematical problems and design solutions to solve these problems.

Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics (Ph.D.)

In addition to the Student Learning Outcomes for the M.S. degree, those who graduate with a Ph.D. degree in Mathematics will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the fundamental ideas underlying the basic mathematical disciplines.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to recognize significant research problems.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to analyze problems, reach research solutions, and transmit the fundamental ideas to others.
  4. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge in mathematical sciences through successful completion of a qualifying and preliminary examination.
  5. Document an original contribution to mathematics through independent experimental design, peer-reviewed publication of results, and presentation and defense of an original thesis.

Doctor of Philosophy in Biostatistics (Ph.D.)

In addition to the Student Learning Outcomes for the M.S. degree, those who graduate with a Ph.D. degree in Biostatistics will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the fundamental ideas underlying the basic mathematical disciplines.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to recognize significant research problems.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to analyze problems, reach research solutions, and transmit the fundamental ideas to others.
  4. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge in biostatistics through successful completion of a qualifying and preliminary examination.
  5. Document an original contribution to biostatistics through independent experimental design, peer-reviewed publication of results, and presentation and defense of an original thesis.