Master of Science in Mathematics

The master of science in mathematics degree can serve many needs. It is intended to provide a sound foundation for further graduate study at the doctoral level and to provide additional education for teachers at the secondary school level or beyond. It can also serve those who have or who are looking for careers in industry, research and commerce (including insurance, financial planning, software development and as statisticians working on studies by companies such as pharmaceutical companies). The program is designed to be especially convenient for students wanting to pursue a graduate degree in mathematics on a part-time basis. Courses are generally offered in the evening in the fall, spring and summer semesters.

Apply Now
Program Requirements

About the Graduate Program

Program Features

  • Flexible pacing options: This program can be completed in 1.5-2 years full time, or 3 to 6 years part-time. The program is designed to be especially convenient for students wanting to pursue a graduate degree in mathematics on a part-time basis. 

  • Course offerings: Courses are offered in the evening during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. 

  • Faculty: You will work with faculty who hold doctoral degrees from research universities and have interests and expertise that range broadly over pure and applied mathematics. 

  • Graduate assistantships: Opportunities to apply for graduate assistantships, grants, and scholarships. 

Curriculum

Our robust 30-credit curriculum is divided into Level I and Level II, and candidates must complete at least nine credits from Level II. Each course is three credits. 

Level I Sample Courses 

  • MAT 706 – Theory of Numbers 

  • MAT 708 – Introduction to Cryptography 

  • MAT 737 – Operations Research 

  • MAT 740 – Computer Applications in Mathematics I 

Level II Sample Courses 

  • MAT 723 – Numerical Analysis 

  • MAT 725 – Fractal Geometry 

  • MAT 734 – Linear and Multilinear Algebra 

  • MAT 807 – Statistical Inference

Seeking an Initial Educator Licensure?

Are you seeking an initial license in math (5-8) or math (8-12)? Salem State University offers three unique pathways to prepare you for the next steps in your career as a secondary mathematics teacher: 

Pathways to a Career as a 5-12 Math Teacher

  • MAT middle school mathematics initial licensure program: for those seeking to obtain initial license to teach middle school mathematics (5-8) in conjunction with their master’s degree.

  • MAT mathematics initial licensure program: for those with a background in mathematics who are seeking to obtain initial license to teach secondary mathematics (8-12) in conjunction with their master’s degree. 

  • Licensure only, teacher of mathematics program: for those seeking to obtain initial license to teach middle school mathematics (5-8) or (8-12) in Massachusetts, but not a master's degree. 

If you have any questions about which program would be the best fit for you, please reach out to graduate admissions.

Back to top