MA in Mathematics with Pure Mathematics Track Overview
Built on a foundation of principles of algebra, analysis, and other pure mathematics fundamentals, our online Master of Arts in Mathematics with Pure Mathematics track encourages you to round out your knowledge with a selection of science-focused electives. You’ll develop a deep conceptual understanding of graduate-level mathematics and an ability to solve real-world modeling and computational problems, preparing you for future teaching roles and doctoral studies.
We’ve designed this MA in mathematics program for:
- High school educators seeking dual enrollment eligibility.
- Aspiring community college and university adjunct faculty.
- Professionals looking for a pathway to a PhD.
Our online program offers the flexibility to earn a degree around your professional commitments. Study part-time and complete your degree in about three years.
A Flexible, Customizable Experience
Customize your program with thesis and non-thesis options:
- Our thesis option for this track focuses exclusively on mathematics and involves a virtual or in-person presentation.
- Our non-thesis option requires completion of an exam covering core program courses, with the opportunity to retake if needed.
Enjoy further flexibility with live online courses:
- Attend virtual lectures via live streaming video.
- View recorded lecture sessions anytime.
- Attend campus-based lectures, if convenient.
Make Connections
While you’ll learn with students from across the country (and the world) in our online MA in mathematics program, you’ll still enjoy a close connection with your classmates and professors. With small class sizes, our distinguished faculty can provide focused, individualized attention. You’ll also collaborate on assignments and build professional networks with your peers.
Graduate Pathways
- Midland Independent School District
- Ector County Independent School District
- ConocoPhillips
- EOG Resources
- Honeywell International
- Pioneer Natural Resources
- NASA
- The University of Texas System
- Odessa College
Careers for MA in Mathematics with Pure Mathematics Track Graduates
When you finish your degree, you’ll be equipped to pursue career-advancing certifications and rewarding new roles such as:
Thesis option elective requires additional 12 SCH of MATH graduate courses and 6 SCH of free electives, which may be all MATH or with advisor’s approval may be from other disciplines. Science free electives, particularly computer science (COSC) free electives, are strongly encouraged. Teaching certification requires at least 18 SCH with MATH prefix. Non-thesis option elective requires additional 12 SCH of MATH graduate courses and 12 SCH of free electives, which may be all MATH or with advisor’s approval may be from other disciplines. Science free electives, particularly computer science (COSC) free electives, are strongly encouraged. Teaching certification requires at least 18 SCH with MATH prefix.
Admission Requirements
Regular Admission Status
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- GPA of 3.0 or better in the last 60 credit hours.
- One of the following:
- Qualifying GRE scores:
- Entrance Scores (ES) = 1600 minimum Entrance Score (ES) = (GPA x 267) + (GRE Quantitative Score x 5.23) (GPA equates to 50% of the decision, GRE Quantitative Reasoning equates to 50% of the decision).
- Qualifying GRE scores:
Or:
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- Two letters of recommendation from professors who can attest to your mathematical ability and/or ability to succeed in graduate school (at least one must be a STEM professor).
- Letters should be submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies and Research directly by the reference writer. Applicants must fill out and submit a waiver of right of access form for each letter of recommendation. Applicants can obtain this form by emailing the area coordinator of the graduate mathematics program.
- Two letters of recommendation from professors who can attest to your mathematical ability and/or ability to succeed in graduate school (at least one must be a STEM professor).
- At least one of the following courses or their equivalent with a B or better:
- Math 4315 Algebraic Structures, or
- Math 4360 Intermediate Analysis
A panel appointed by the mathematics department will review letters of recommendation or GRE scores and transcripts and make an admission recommendation.
Conditional Admission Status
Students with a GPA below 3.0 but not lower than 2.75 in the last 60 credit hours may be considered for conditional admission. The admissions committee will review upper-level math courses taken and grades earned in those courses to determine appropriate preparation for success in a graduate math program. Conditionally admitted students may be required to take leveling courses before full admission to the program and must maintain the required GPA to remain a graduate student.
Professor, Chair
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Mathematics
feit_p@utpb.edu
Dr. Feit began his journey with UTPB as an assistant professor in 1998. He previously taught as a visiting assistant professor at the University of Toledo and an assistant professor at Princeton University. His work has been published extensively in academic journals since the 1980s. Dr. Feit earned his BS in mathematics from Harvard University and his PhD in mathematics from Princeton University.
Professor, Graduate Program Coordinator
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Mathematics
hiatt_c@utpb.edu
Dr. Hiatt became a professor of mathematics for UTPB in 2021. He has served as the coordinator of the graduate mathematics program since 2013 and was school board president for the UTPB STEM Academy charter school from 2015 to 2017. He was the elected southwest regional director for the Texas Council of Teachers of Mathematics (TCTM) from 2014 to 2021. Dr. Hiatt joined UTPB as an assistant professor of mathematics in 2007, after earning a PhD in mathematics from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles earlier that same year.
Professor
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Mathematics
zhu_x@utpb.edu
Dr. Zhu began his journey with UTPB as an assistant professor in 2008. He previously taught as a temporary assistant professor at Central Michigan University. His work has been published extensively in academic journals since 2006. Dr. Zhu earned his BS in mathematics from Northwest Normal University in Lanzhou, China in 1987 and his PhD in mathematics from Oklahoma State University in 2005.
Assistant Professor
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Mathematics
hu_q@utpb.edu
Dr. Hu earned his PhD in mathematics from York University, Toronto, Canada in 2008 and joined UTPB as an assistant professor of mathematics in 2022. He previously worked as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Western Ontario, Memorial University of Newfoundland, and The University of Texas at Dallas and as an assistant professor at The University of Texas at Dallas and Alcorn State University.
Dr. Hu has taught more than 20 topics of mathematics courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. His research is in the broad class of differential equations and dynamical systems, focusing on differential equations with state-dependent delays and their applications in machining dynamics, cardiovascular physiology, mathematical biology, and supply chain management.
