PhD Program in Mathematics

General Requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 45 graduate credits for the PhD degree. Of these 15 courses, the following five are required:

Required courses				Credits
MATH 504	Linear Algebra and Analysis			3.0
MATH 505	Principles of Analysis I			3.0
MATH 506	Principles of Analysis II			3.0
MATH 533	Abstract Algebra I			3.0
MATH 630	Complex Variables I			3.0

The remaining 10 courses may be any graduate mathematics courses. In some cases, course substitutions may be made with courses from other departments. Elective courses taken outside the department must receive prior departmental approval in order to be counted toward the degree.

The student must pass a written qualifying exam. The student is allowed two attempts. Students must take exam at the end of their first year, and have a second opportunity in September of their second year.

Students must take a PhD candidacy  exam at the end of their second year. Students should note that some departmental courses, such as Advanced Engineering Mathematics, are foundation courses and do not contribute to the departmental requirements for the degree. They do count toward the University requirements for a degree.