Bachelor of Science / Masters of Arts in Mathematics

The essential feature of the Combined Degree Program is that its students may use up to 9 credits of coursework taken for their undergraduate degree to count toward the M.A. degree as well. To the University, you are an undergraduate or a graduate; the bureaucratic hive mind, computing various consequences, chooses not to create a really different category for a student in the combined program. So, if you are a student in the combined degree program, you are required to graduate with the B.S. at some point, and then to be a graduate student for at least two academic year semesters. When you graduate with the B.S., of course you must have satisfied the B.S. requirements. Satisfaction of the M.A. requirements is a trickier matter, because the usual M.A. requires those 30 grad credits to be taken while a grad student. But you might take 600-700 level courses before the graduation with B.S., and want to count that work toward your combined degree.

The Mathematics Department offers a combined B.S./M.A. degree program for students with exceptional ability and interest in mathematics. Qualified undergraduate mathematics majors are eligible for participation in the program. Although each application is reviewed individually, the following are the usual requirements for acceptance into this program: GPA of at least 3.5. No more than 15 credits remaining of required upper-level mathematics courses toward the B.S. degree. No more than 6 credits of GenEd requirements remaining for the B.S. degree. One to three letters of recommendation. An essay or statement of purpose. An interview with the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies and the Associate Chair for Graduate Studies. Official copy of your High School Transcripts - Each institution you've attended must submit an official copy of your high school transcript(s) listing all courses internal results for grades 9-12. Official copy of your College Transcripts (if necessary) - If you have completed any collegiate coursework, each institution you've attended must submit an official copy of your college transcripts listing all courses you attempted/completed. Transcripts must be sent in the native language, along with the certified English translation.