To be admitted to any mathematics graduate program, a candidate must meet the requirements for regular admission to the College of Graduate Studies> ( for applications forms and more information go to http://www.grad.cmich.edu/appforms.htm ). Applicants with a bachelor's degree must have successfully completed 20 hours of mathematics including multivariate calculus (Calculus III) and one course in either linear or abstract algebra. For admission to a master's program a an overall GPA of 2.7 and a 2.7 in mathematics is required. Admission to accelerated master's program has similar requirements for an overall GPA of 3.0 and a 3.0 in mathematics is reuired. Admission to the masters of arts in teaching the requirements are similar but for that only multivariate calculus (Calculus III) is required and 2.5 GPA in mathematics. For the Ph.D. program a minimum GPA of 3.0 in mathematics is required. For the doctoral program applicants must submit GRE scores; however, the department may waive this requirement in exceptional cases. For the Ph.D. program the nature of previous coursework, grades, and GRE score will be used by the department in evaluation of candidates for admission.  Awards of Graduate Assistantships and Fellowships are competitive, with evaluation based on courses, grades, GRE scores, and letters of recommendation.

Degree Requirements

The requirements are those that a student with minimal undergraduate preparation would have to fulfill.

Any student having satisfied any of the course requirements prior to entering the program may be excused from that course requirement.  However, the 30-hour requirement will not be affected.

If the student elects to write a thesis, it shall be in mathematics.

If a student elects to follow non-thesis Plan B, one or two projects in two fields of mathematics must be completed under the direction of graduate faculty.  More detailed information is available in the department office.

    Accelerated Master's Degree

Degree Requirements

This program is for advanced undergraduate students majoring in mathematics. It is designed for students desiring to get a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Master of Arts degree in Mathemtics in five years.

If the student elects to write a thesis, it shall be in mathematics.

If a student elects to follow non-thesis Plan B, one or two projects in two fields of mathematics must be completed under the direction of graduate faculty.  More detailed information is available in the department office.

    Master of Arts in Teaching

The requirements are those that a student with minimal undergraduate preparation would have to fulfill.

Any student having satisfied any of the course requirements prior to entering the program may be excused from that course requirement. However, the 20 hours of mathematics and the 30 hour total will not be affected.

If the student elects to write a thesis, it shall be in mathematics education.

If a student elects to follow non-thesis Plan B, one of the two papers shall be in mathematics education and the other shall be in another field of mathematics.

    Ph.D. in Mathematics

Successful completion of the Ph.D. requires a minimum of 90 semester hours of graduate work beyond the bachelor's degree or 60 semester hours of graduate work beyond the master's degree. In order to obtain the Ph.D. degree the student must have a GPA of 3.0 (B) or better. A student with a bachelor's degree must have earned at least 50 of the total 90 hours at the 600 level or above. Those entering with a master's degree must have earned at least 35 of the 60 hours at the 600 level or above. At least 15 of the last 30 hours must be earned at the 700 level or above, excluding the dissertation and internship credits.