Dr. Richard Courant, one of the outstanding modern mathematicians and the founder of the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at New York University, has said that "mathematics as an expression of the human mind reflects the active will, the contemplative, and the desire for aesthetic perfection. Its basic elements are logic and intuition, analysis and construction, generality and individuality."

This is a traditional view held for a long time by most mathematicians. However, the role of mathematics gradually has expanded over the years to include many areas of application today. Courant's basic elements have evolved into such areas as biostatistics, ecological differential equations, behavioral sciences, systems analysis, operational research, linear programming and model theory.

Academics

Graduate Degrees

• Master of Arts for Teachers (Online)

Graduate Certificates

• Mathematics (Online)

Program Information

Learning Goals

Master of Arts for Teachers in Mathematics

• Core applications of Algebra including Group Theory, Ring Theory, Field Theory, Commutative and Noncommutative Algebra, Number Theory, and other topics in Algebra.
• Analysis applications. Topics covered in this area include Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Fourier Analysis, and other topics in Analysis.
• Essential concepts of Topology/Geometry including topics in Euclidean and non-Euclidean Geometry, Point set topology, Differential Topology, Differential Geometry, and other topics in Topology/Geometry.
• Differential Equations and Applications including Numerical Methods, Mathematics of Finance, Graph Theory, Mathematical Physics, and other topics.
• Key concepts of Probability/Statistics.
• Engage in the development of rigorous curriculum planning and design.
• Promote college-level study skills and habits of mind.
• Use assessment data to inform college-level instructional practices.
• Prepare dual-credit students for success in college-level assessments
• Conduct research to improve dual-credit instruction.

Graduate Certificate in Mathematics

Students in the Graduate Certificate in Mathematics will develop graduate-level knowledge in three of these five areas of mathematics:

• Core applications of Algebra including Group Theory, Ring Theory, Field Theory, Commutative and Noncommutative Algebra, Number Theory, and other topics in Algebra.
• Analysis applications. Topics covered in this area include Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Fourier Analysis, and other topics in Analysis.
• Essential concepts of Topology/Geometry including topics in Euclidean and non-Euclidean Geometry, Point set topology, Differential Topology, Differential Geometry, and other topics in Topology/Geometry.
• Differential Equations and Applications including Numerical Methods, Mathematics of Finance, Graph Theory, Mathematical Physics, and other topics.
• Key concepts of Probability/Statistics.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must possess a B.A. or B.S. in Mathematics, or a related bachelor’s degree in education with a mathematics specialization, concentration, or outside area; or two years of secondary teaching experience in dual-credit mathematics classes. Application material to be submitted through the graduate admissions portal.