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Mathematics Graduate Certificate

College of Sciences / Mathematics and Statistics
Graduate certificate

About The Program

The Graduate Certificate in Mathematics is an 18-credit-hour program consisting of elective graduate-level mathematics and statistics courses designed to deepen and broaden students' knowledge, application, and appreciation of advanced mathematics and statistics.

The program is intended for:

  • Post-baccalaureate students who seek to extend their undergraduate mathematics and statistics education.
  • High school teachers who seek professional development, especially towards the qualification to teach college-level math courses in concurrent enrollment programs.
  • Mathematics instructors who seek qualification to teach at colleges and universities.
  • Individuals who seek professional advancement in their current careers.

Course Scheduling

Graduate courses are offered in the fall, spring, and summer sessions. Courses that meet during the fall and spring terms are 15 weeks in length and meet one evening per week, generally on Thursday evenings starting at 6:00 pm. Courses offered during the summer generally meet five days per week (MTWHF) for two weeks at the end of June.

Shown below is a tentative schedule of upcoming course offerings:

Spring 2023 Math 615 Advanced Discrete Mathematics
Summer 2023 Math 611 Data Science and Analytics
Fall 2023 Math 620 Stochastic Processes
Spring 2024 Math 650 Dynamical Systems

Student outcomes

Upon attaining the graduate certificate, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate understanding of graduate-level topics arising in diverse area of mathematics and/or statistics.
  • Communicate mathematical concepts in writing and orally at an advanced level.
  • Demonstrate mathematical problem-solving skills at an advanced level.

 

How to enroll

Program eligibility requirements

Students must have a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education or a closely related field.

International Students

This is not a degree-granting program, therefore applications from international students studying on an F-1 student visa cannot be accepted into this program.

Application instructions

Metro State University is participating in the common application for graduate programs (GradCAS). Applications are only accepted via the CAS website.

CAS steps

  1. Select the term for which you are seeking admission (below), and navigate to the CAS website. Open applications include:
  2. Create or log in to your account and select the Mathematics Graduate Certificate program.
  3. Carefully review all instructions and complete all four sections of the application.

Specific application requirements for individual programs can be found on each program page in CAS. Carefully read the instructions that appear throughout the application pages. You can only submit your application once. If you need to update information you have submitted, please notify graduate.studies@metrostate.edu

Application fee

A nonrefundable $38 fee is required for each application.
Applications will not be processed until this fee is received.

Active-duty military, veterans, and Metro State alumni can receive an application fee waiver. Contact graduate.studies@metrostate.edu.

Courses and Requirements

SKIP TO COURSE REQUIREMENTS

To complete the Graduate Certificate of Mathematics program, students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours of graduate-level course work in mathematics or statistics. At most 4 credit hours of graduate coursework may be transferred into the program, with approval of the Mathematics & Statistics Department.

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics offers a diverse range of course options. All courses in this program are elective. New 600 level mathematics courses may be developed that are not yet on this list. Check with your advisor to be sure any courses not on this list will count toward your certificate.

Grad Certificate Requirements

Take 18 credits from the courses listed below.

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