Graduate Programs:
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OVERVIEW:
The Department of Mathematics & Statistics offers the following graduate degree programs.
M.S. in Mathematics
The Master of Science degree in mathematics will provide training for students in both the theory and application of mathematics. This degree is offered under either the comprehensive examination plan or the thesis plan.
M.S. in Statistics
The Master of Science degree in statistics will provide training for students in both the theory and application of statistics, and in a specific area of their choice. This degree is offered under the comprehensive examination plan.
M.A.T. in Mathematics
The Master of Arts in Teaching degree is designed for those currently teaching secondary school mathematics or those intending to take up such a position. All courses in the program are offered on-line (though one course also has a collaborative component). A comprehensive oral examination at the end of the program must be taken on the Mountain Campus in Flagstaff.
We welcome to the M.A.T. program those individuals whose goal is to teach at the community college, as certain courses in the program, and indeed certain aspects of the program would be beneficial to those interested in community college teaching. We note however that the program itself is not specifically designed to prepare one for a community college career.
Certificate in Applied Statistics
The graduate certificate in applied statistics is designed to enhance your statistical training in data collection, data analysis, and interpreting results derived from statistical procedures. For this program you take 15 credit hours from a selection of graduate level statistics courses.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS for ADMISSION
For regular admission to a graduate program in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics, a student must meet the specific requirements of that program. Students who do not meet the regular admission requirements may be admitted on a provisional basis.
M.S. Program in Mathematics
For the M.S. program in mathematics, a candidate must have completed at least 27 semester hours of undergraduate mathematics coursework at the level of calculus and above with a grade of C or better, and have at least a 3.0 grade point average in these courses. The 27 hours must include coursework in linear algebra, real analysis (advanced calculus), and either abstract algebra or mathematical statistics.
M.S. Program in Statistics
For the M.S. program in statistics, a candidate must have completed at least 23 semester hours of undergraduate mathematics and statistics coursework at the level of calculus and above with a grade of C or better, and have at least a 3.0 grade point average in these courses. The 23 hours must include coursework in multivariable calculus, linear algebra, real analysis (advanced calculus), and mathematical statistics.
M.A.T. Program in Mathematics
For the M.A.T. program in mathematics, a candidate must have completed at least 23 semester hours of undergraduate mathematics coursework at the level of calculus and above with a grade of C or better, and have at least a 3.0 grade point average in these courses. These 23 semester hours cannot include the teaching methods courses (such as MAT 301, 302, 401, 402) and must include Calculus II (MAT 137), Applied Statistics (STA 270), Foundations of Mathematics (MAT 320W), and at least 9 hours of upper division coursework (including MAT 320W). It is recommended that the 23 hours include Modern Geometry (MAT 365), Abstract Algebra (MAT 411) and Introduction to Analysis (MAT 431).
In addition, some familiarity with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and its standards document is expected.
Certificate in Applied Statistics Program
For the Certificate in Applied Statistics program, a candidate must have earned a bachelor's degree with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. In addition, you must have successfully completed an undergraduate course in statistics.
1. For all Graduate Programs please provide the department with the following items:
- A one page cover letter addressing your future plans and motivations to pursue a graduate degree at NAU. Include your teaching interest and qualifications if you are applying for a teaching assistantship.
- Course List: include all mathematics/statistics/business or related courses you have taken (do not include pre-calculus courses), the title and author of the text used for each course, the name of the school, the year the course was taken and the grade you received.
- Three letters of recommendation mailed separately by applicant's recommenders. Please use our official recommendation form (Not required for the Certificate in Applied Statistics).
- Curriculum Vitae or resume (optional)
2. Complete the Graduate College on-line application process.
General information about the application process can be found on the Graduate College web site.
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS
Each year, the Department awards up to 20 half-time graduate teaching assistant (GTA) positions to students enrolled in the M.S. and M.A.T. programs. About half of these positions are awarded to new students and about half go to returning students. These half-time assistantships carry a competitive stipend ($14,213 for the 2007-2008 academic year), a waiver of the nonresident portion of tuition and a waiver of 50% of resident tuition for each semester of the appointment, and a waiver of the student health insurance premium.
The regular duties of a first-semester GTA are to teach one section of MAT 114 (Quantitative Reasoning) or a similar course and complete other assigned duties (typically paper grading or computer lab monitoring). During that first semester a new GTA is also required to participate in a GTA training program. After the first semester, the regular duties of a GTA are to teach two sections of MAT 114, MAT 119 (Finite Mathematics), or STA 270 (Applied Statistics), or a similar course. Occasionally, first year GTAs may also assume this role. Our GTAs are responsible for all aspects of the courses they are assigned. This includes preparing lectures, holding regular office hours, assigning and grading homework, writing and grading examinations, and assigning course grades. Half-time GTAs are expected to complete a 9 hour course load (per semester) in their program while appointed as a GTA.
Statistical Consultant / GTA
For students pursuing the M.S. in Statistics, there is also the possibility in the second year of working as a consultant (GTA) in the Statistical Consulting Lab, staffed by the statistics faculty and available to faculty and graduate student researchers from across the NAU campus.
PROGRAM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Each graduate program and individual emphasis area has its own course and graduation requirements. Consult the appropriate page below for more information:
Certificate in Applied Statistics
NAU Catalog
To review Information about our graduate programs in the NAU Catalog, or review course descriptions, start here.
Contact: If you have specific questions about our graduate programs, please contact the Graduate Coordinator via e-mail at math.grad@nau.edu. For 2007-2008, the Graduate Coordinator is Dr. Roy St. Laurent.
