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Master of Arts Degree Program
The Department of Mathematics offers a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Mathematics designed for students who wish to study mathematics at an advanced level. Within this degree program, students may choose to complete the traditional track or the teaching option. The traditional track best satisfies the needs of students who wish to work in industry, teach at community college, or go on to pursue a Ph.D. in mathematics. The teaching option is designed especially for students who wish to enhance their high school mathematics teaching and/or assume a leadership role in high school mathematics education and beyond or who wish to pursue an advanced degree in mathematics education.
Admission
In order to be admitted to the Master of Arts program in Mathematics (either Traditional or Teaching Option), you must first apply to the University through http://www.csumentor.edu
In order to be admitted to the program, an applicant must have earned a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Mathematics. In order to be fully classified, applicants should have undergraduate preparation in mathematics comparable to that of a typical math major at Fresno State and have a 3.0 grade point average in the last 60 units taken. Students lacking this preparation may be admitted conditionally. These students will become fully classified after meeting additional requirements as set by the graduate coordinator. For example, the student may be required to take certain upper division courses (e.g., abstract algebra, linear algebra, analysis, geometry) before achieving fully classified status.The coursework required to achieve fully classified status may not be applied towards credits for the graduate program.
All applicants are required to take the general GRE. Preference will be given to applicants who score 450 or better on the verbal section, and 600 or better on the quantitative section (or the equivalent score on the new GRE exam).
In addition, two letters of recommendation from University faculty are required. They should be sent to the interim Graduate Coordinator, Dr. Oscar Vega, at
5245 North Backer Avenue, M/S PB108
Fresno, CA 93740-8001
In addition to completing the application at http://www.csumentor.edu and sending two letters of recommendation to the Graduate Coordinator, you must also send your
- GRE (general)-official scores, and
- one official transcript for each college or university attended
to:
Office of University Admissions-Graduate/Postbaccalaureate
5150 North Maple, JA 57
Fresno, CA 93740-8026
Fall 2012 Admission Deadlines
Fresno State began accepting applications for the Fall 2012 semester on October 1, 2011. The University plans to accept applications to its Master's programs until April 1, 2012
EARLY APPLICATION IS ENCOURAGED-APPLICATION DEADLINES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Online Application: Students interested in enrolling for Fall 2012 can apply online at: http://www.csumentor.edu. Again, all students are encouraged to apply early. For additional information regarding admission for Fall 2012 please visit: http://www.csufresno.edu/are or http://www.csumentor.edu. For information regarding graduate degrees and document deadlines for graduate program applications and materials, go to: http://www.csufresno.edu/gradstudies. You may also call 559.278.4073