Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Mathematics Major, MMath


Intended primarily for teachers

Option Available


Coursework Only with Comprehensive Exam

Campus Code


Knoxville Campus

Distance Education

Admissions Standards/Procedures


  • Before admission to the Master of Mathematics program, preference will be given to applicants who have either
    • Certification for teaching secondary mathematics in at least one state, or
    • Three years of elementary school, secondary school, or community college teaching experience. In exceptional circumstances, part of this admission requirement might be satisfied concurrently with coursework, or
    • The three years of teaching experiences might be satisfied concurrently with coursework
  • Applicants must have successfully completed one year of calculus (141-142 or equivalent) and a mathematics course beyond the calculus sequence.

Credit Hours Required


30 graduate credit hours

Required Courses


Non-Course Requirements


  • Pass a final portfolio examination upon completion of all coursework.