2018-2019 Academic Catalog

Offered in: Chicago

The MS program in Mathematics is designed to train students in mathematics that can be readily applied to practical, real-world problems, including those in probability, statistics, and computer science, and to allow students to pursue mathematics as an intellectual discipline. Students who are interested in Actuarial Science are encouraged to consider the MS program in Actuarial Science. The Mathematics program accepts properly prepared students who wish to attend on either a part- or full-time basis. Course offerings are concentrated in the evenings to accommodate students who are employed during the day.

Admission

Applicants for admission to graduate work in Mathematics must meet the general requirements for admission to graduate work in the university. Students must have completed an undergraduate degree, not necessarily in mathematics, but must have completed linear algebra (equivalent to MATH 246 LINEAR ALGEBRA at Roosevelt) and at least three semesters of calculus (equivalent to MATH 231 CALCULUS I, MATH 232 CALCULUS II and MATH 233 CALCULUS III at Roosevelt) with grades of C- or higher and with a B (3.0) average.  Students who wish to join the MS program but who are lacking some of these courses are encouraged to complete them prior to application, either at Roosevelt or elsewhere.

Each concentration in the MS has its own set of additional prerequisite courses. Students may enroll in prerequisite courses and certain graduate courses concurrently, provided the prerequisites for those graduate courses have been satisfied.

Prerequisites

Graduate students must satisfactorily complete the prerequisite courses listed below with grades of C- or higher and with a B (3.0) average, as well as any courses required of international students by the English Language Program. It is possible to make up any deficiencies after being admitted as a graduate student, but no credit will be granted towards the degree for meeting these requirements. Students may enroll in prerequisite courses and certain graduate courses concurrently, provided the prerequisites for those graduate courses have been satisfied. Program prerequisites must be completed within the first year (18 credits) of coursework. Any of these prerequisites may be waived by a placement exam. The prerequisites courses are:

For descriptions of these prerequisites please see the course listings in the Undergraduate Catalog.

Advising

Following acceptance to the program, students meet with the graduate advisor to plan a program of study. Students must select one of three concentrations (actuarial science, computer science, or statistics) for their program of study.  All students are required to obtain approval for their course selections each semester. All courses presented for the degree must be approved by the graduate advisor. Up to 9 credit hours of transfer credit may be considered for the program; however, all such credit must be at the graduate level and may not be applied to any other earned degree.

Students completing the MS in mathematics must choose a concentration in either computer science or statistics.  

Computer Science Concentration

As computer technology evolves, so do the mathematical applications including probability and statistics, numerical analysis, data analytics, cryptography, neural networks, genetic algorithms, bioinformatics, and other fields of scientific computing. Students interested in working with computers while pursuing their MS in mathematics have the option of combining at least 18 credit hours of mathematics course work with up to 15 credit hours in computer science for a total of 33 credit hours. 

Requirements

The completed degree requires a total of 33 credit hours of graduate course work.

Statistics Concentration

The concentration in statistics prepares graduates for diverse and vital areas that may include medical research, drug testing, environmental risk assessment, quality assurance, economic forecasting, and the exploration of space. Students interested in applying statistics to other fields while pursuing their MS in mathematics have the option of combining at least 24 credit hours of mathematics course work with up to 9 credit hours in a cognate field (such as biology, chemistry, computer science, economics, education, finance, psychology, or sociology) for a total of 33 credit hours. If any of the core courses were taken as an undergraduate, substitutions may be made from the math electives with the approval of the graduate advisor.

Requirements

The completed degree requires a total of 33 hours of graduate course work.

Your degree map is a general guide suggesting courses to complete each term on the academic pathway to your degree. It is based on the most current scheduling information from your academic program. Your program’s degree map is reviewed annually and updated as schedules change (although you retain the same course requirements as long as you are continuously enrolled in your degree program).

Always work closely with your academic advisor to understand curriculum requirements and scheduling, as each student’s academic plan can look slightly different. No more than two grades of C (not C-) may be applied toward the 33 hours used for the degree. A graduate course can only be repeated once; no more than two courses can be repeated.

Your degree map is a general guide suggesting courses to complete each term on the academic pathway to your degree. It is based on the most current scheduling information from your academic program. Your program’s degree map is reviewed annually and updated as schedules change (although you retain the same course requirements as long as you are continuously enrolled in your degree program).

Always work closely with your academic advisor to understand curriculum requirements and scheduling, as each student’s academic plan can look slightly different. No more than two grades of C (not C-) may be applied toward the 33 hours used for the degree. A graduate course can only be repeated once; no more than two courses can be repeated.