What you will study
In the University of Central Missouri鈥檚 accelerated degree completion program in Mathematics,
you鈥檒l start taking graduate-level mathematics classes while you鈥檙e still earning
your bachelor鈥檚. You can then apply those advanced credits toward your master鈥檚 degree
to complete both a BS and MS in five years.
Your undergraduate classes for UCM鈥檚 accelerated Math program will focus on subjects
such as calculus, differential equations, statistics, modern algebra and more. In
your graduate courses, you鈥檒l study these topics in greater depth while also advancing
to classes in topology, combinatorics, statistics and computer science.
Two tracks for UCM鈥檚 accelerated degree completion program in Mathematics
Once you finish your undergraduate classes, you can choose between two program tracks
for your accelerated master鈥檚 degree:
- Mathematics: Focus on building deep mathematical skills and performing graduate research.
- Actuarial Science and Statistics: Apply your mathematical skills in actuarial science and statistics, and develop advanced
problem-solving skills.
Unique learning opportunities in UCM鈥檚 accelerated Math program
You鈥檒l have numerous opportunities to actively participate in your education at the
University of Central Missouri in our accelerated degree completion program in Mathematics.
- Undergraduate and graduate research: Work with a faculty mentor on research, starting as an undergraduate and continuing
through the accelerated master鈥檚 program in Mathematics. You can write a thesis under
the supervision of a faculty member who shares your research interests and may have
the opportunity to publish your work alongside your faculty sponsor.
- Student life: Join other UCM students, including those in our accelerated degree completion programs,
by participating in groups such as the mathematics honor society, Kappa Mu Epsilon,
or the student chapter of the Mathematical Association of America. Network with fellow
students and faculty mentors to explore job prospects, attend conferences, share ideas
and take part in academic competitions.
- Internships: Apply your mathematics skills and knowledge in a professional setting by signing up
for an internship. It may even lead to a job offer after graduation.
What can you do with an accelerated master鈥檚 degree in Mathematics from UCM?
The University of Central Missouri鈥檚 accelerated degree completion program in Mathematics
gives you the education you need to succeed in a number of career fields.
You鈥檒l have the analytical, critical thinking and mathematical skills to make a valuable
contribution to statistics, data analysis and consulting in the private sector. You
can also take advantage of opportunities in government, working for organizations
such as the Federal Reserve.
- If you want to pursue teaching, your accelerated master鈥檚 degree in Mathematics from
UCM will give you the education you need to return to the classroom as a high school
dual-credit teacher or a college lecturer.
- If you鈥檙e interested in mathematical research, you鈥檒l be ready to enter a doctoral
program to study mathematics at a deeper level.
Jobs for graduates of accelerated math programs
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as a graduate of our accelerated master鈥檚 degree program in Mathematics. Explore salaries,
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Financial assistance options for UCM鈥檚 accelerated Math program
At the University of Central Missouri, you can earn your bachelor鈥檚 and accelerated
master鈥檚 degree in Mathematics at an affordable price 鈥� one that鈥檚 lower than those
offered by many of our competitors. UCM also offers many ways to help you finance your education, such as scholarships, grants, tuition awards and access to federal financial aid.
In addition to university-wide financial aid, we also offer some scholarships and
awards specifically for students in certain degree programs. Students in our accelerated
master鈥檚 degree program in Mathematics are eligible to apply for awards such as:
- Dr. Vince Edmondson Math and Computer Science Scholarship
- Gerald C. Schrag Scholarship in Mathematic
- H. Keith Stumpff Scholarship
- John W. White Scholarship in Mathematics
- Karen A. Schultz Scholarship in Mathematics
You can learn more about program-specific scholarships with the .
Meet Faculty Member Dr. Lianwen Wang
Widely published researcher
Dr. Wang teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses for UCM鈥檚 accelerated degree
completion program in Mathematics, including Advanced Calculus, Complex Variables
and Time Series Analysis. He has also authored over 60 articles in many well-known
peer-reviewed journals.
Meet Our Faculty
Meet Faculty Member Dr. Phoebe McLaughlin
Assistant chair for the Mathematics program
Dr. McLaughlin is a leader in the area of redesigning mathematics courses to improve
learning outcomes and program retention. She鈥檚 actively involved in local and national
mathematics organizations, where she has also worked to increase student success in
the field.
Meet Dr. Blaise Heider
Before Dr. Heider came to UCM, he spent a year at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg,
FL. While at the University of Louisiana and Eckerd College, he taught a wide range
of freshmen and sophomore level courses including college algebra, precalculus-algebra,
precalculus-trigonometry, business calculus, calculus 1, calculus 2, and elementary
statistics.
Meet Our Faculty
Meet Dr. Nalin Fonseka
Dr. Fonseka's research focuses on Differential Equations (Nonlinear Elliptic Boundary
Value Problems) and Mathematical Ecology (Steady State Reaction-Diffusion Equations
modeling population dynamics, including the density-dependent dispersal on the boundary
and effects of exterior matrix hostility).
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