Department of Mathematics and Statistics Graduate Studies

To better serve the applicants for our teaching assistantships, the Mathematics and Statistics graduate committee will begin reviewing these applications on March 1. Please note that applications will be accepted after that date. We encourage you to contact Renee Fister at Renee.Fister@murraystate.edu for more information.

Welcome to our graduate web pages! Our programs help prepare you to:

teach at the junior college level or improve your teaching at the secondary school level
obtain preferred employment in mathematics with industry or government
continue on to a Ph.D. program in mathematics

"Becoming an actuary requires the completion of a set of rigorous exams on mathematical and financial topics. The dedicated faculty and challenging coursework in the master's program at Murray State prepared me well for these exams, and for success in my career."

S. Kevin Sullivan
Fellow of the Society of Actuaries
M.S. in Mathematics, 1993

We offer the following degrees:

Master of Arts in Teaching: a program designed for certified teachers who wish to strengthen their discipline-based background and obtain current information in educational theory, curriculum and research.

Master of Science: this program consists of a core of applied mathematics together with courses (at most 12 hours) in an allied field such as business, computer science or physics. The program is flexible and is particularly suited to meet the needs of students preparing for careers in business, industry or government, or those wishing to pursue a doctoral degree in mathematics.

Master of Arts: a broadly based program that includes a study of algebra, analysis, topology, and the foundations of mathematics. It is well-suited for someone planning to pursue a doctoral degree in mathematics.

GRADUATE STUDIES