Mathematics (Accelerated BS/MS 5 Year Program)
Overview
The accelerated Bachelor's and Master's (4+ 1) degree program is designed by to provide students with high academic achievements the opportunity to link advanced undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework and degree completion. The program will allow students to get an early start on master's degree while completing the Bachelor's degree.
Admission Requirements
Students are eligible to apply for admission to the 5 year program during the semester they complete 60 hours (45 General Education core (including 3 for Calculus)+ 15 math) of undergraduate coursework with at least a 3.2 GPA and minimum 3.5 GPA from at least 15 hours in mathematics courses.
To be considered for admission to the 5 year program, students must submit a 5 year application during the semester they complete 60 hours. Only 5 year program candidates demonstrating superior undergraduate academic performance in mathematics and strong recommendation will be considered for admission. By the end of their third year, students in the program must complete minimum 90 hours; complete courses in Modem Algebra and Real Analysis; and maintain at least a 3.2 GPA and 3.5 GPA in mathematics courses.
Before the start of the second semester of the fourth year, students should submit the General GRE scores with a minimum Quantitative score of 150.
Application for admission must be submitted prior to the published deadline. The application is available at www.utrgv.edu/gradapply.
Program Requirements
Required Courses - 9 Hours
Choose one of the following concentrations:
Mathematics Concentration:
Required Courses - 6 Hours
Designated Electives - 9 Hours
Chosen from the following:
Free Electives - 6 Hours
| Chosen from any 6000-level mathematics-related courses approved by the concentration and or thesis advisor | |
Choose one of the following capstone options:
Capstone Requirement - 6 Hours
Thesis
Or
Project
| MATH 6391 | Master's Project | 3 |
| Additional 3 hours of electives | 3 |
Or
Non-Thesis
Additional 6 hours of electives (6)
Written and/or Oral Comprehensive Exam
Mathematics Teaching Concentration:
Required Courses - 6 Hours
| MATE 6310 | Mathematics Teaching and Learning Theories | 3 |
| MATE 6359 | Mathematics Education Research Design | 3 |
Designated Electives - 9 Hours
Chosen from the following:
Free Electives (6 Credits)
| Chosen from any 6000-level mathematics-related courses approved by the concentration and or thesis advisor | |
Choose one of the following capstone options
Capstone Requirement
Thesis
Or
Project
| MATH 6391 | Master's Project | 3 |
| Additional 3 hours of electives | 3 |
Or
Non-Thesis
Additional 6 hours of electives (6)
Written and/or Oral Comprehensive Exam
Applied Mathematics Concentration:
Required courses - 9 Hours
Designated Electives - 6 Hours
Chosen from the following:
Free Electives - 6 Hours
| Chosen from any 6000-level mathematics-related courses approved by the concentration and or thesis advisor | |
Choose one of the following capstone options:
Capstone Requirement
Thesis
Or
Project
| MATH 6391 | Master's Project | 3 |
| Additional 3 hours of electives | 3 |
Or
Non-Thesis
Additional 6 hours of electives (6)
Written and/or Oral Comprehensive Exam
Statistics Concentration:
Required Courses - 9 Hours
Designated Electives - 6 Hours
Chosen from the following:
Free Electives - 6 Hours
| Chosen from any 6000-level mathematics-related courses approved by the concentration and or thesis advisor | |
Choose one of the following capstone options:
Capstone Requirement - 6 Hours
Thesis
Or
Project
| MATH 6391 | Master's Project | 3 |
| Additional 3 hours of electives | 3 |
Or
Non-Thesis
Additional 6 hours of electives (6)
Written and/or Oral Comprehensive Exam
Total Credit Hours: 36