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Mathematics
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The Master of Arts Program in Mathematics is offered for (a) students who may eventually work toward a doctorate in mathematics; (b) those who seek the M.A. as a terminal degree; (c) graduates of the M.A. Program for Secondary School Teachers of Mathematics seeking additional graduate mathematics credits and who wish the structure of a formal degree program and the credential of a pure mathematics master's degree; (d) qualified students who wish to take individual graduate mathematics courses.
Requirements
Have a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.
Demonstrate the potential to successfully pursue graduate study by having attained a minimum undergraduate grade average of B in mathematics courses and a B- in the undergraduate record as a whole. Alternatively, graduation from the Lehman Teachers Master's in Mathematics program or an equivalent master's degree with a B cumulative average may replace undergraduate grade requirements.
Have completed at least calculus through vector calculus, at least 3 credits in linear algebra, at least 3 credits in modern algebra and at least 3 credits in advanced calculus/analysis. (Students with fewer than 12 credits in mathematics beyond calculus or lacking specific courses may be considered for conditional admission; however, any student admitted must be sufficiently advanced to take at least one course in the program the first semester of matriculation.)
Must be taken as a matriculated student at Lehman.
A written comprehensive examination is required. The exam shall cover the three courses prescribed above.
Students are required to maintain a cumulative B average to stay in good standing, and must have an overall B average to graduate. Two consecutive semesters in attendance out of good standing is cause for dismissal.
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Chosen with the permission of the Graduate Adviser.
MAT 582, MAT 601, MAT 602, MAT 603, MAT 604, and MAT 615 may not be used toward this degree.