Pure Mathematics Specialization
Required courses (6 hours): MATH 421, and MATH 450 or MATH 451
Electives (18 to 21 hours): Electives may be selected from 400- or 500-level MATH, STAT, or OR courses.
Thesis or research paper (3 to 6 hours): MATH 599 (Thesis) or MATH 595 (Special Project). Students in the pure mathematics specialization may substitute additional 500-level course work for the thesis or research paper to complete the 30-hour requirement for the degree. Students who select this course option must pass a comprehensive exam covering three 500-level MATH, STAT, or OR courses chosen jointly by the student and advisor.