MA in Mathematics
The Master of Arts in Mathematics degree program builds students’ expertise in sophisticated mathematical concepts, including analysis, combinatorics, dynamical systems, knot theory, logic and topology, and applied mathematics. MA students can also take advantage of research opportunities, internships at D.C. institutions and consortium classes. Graduates of the MA program go on to advanced degrees and competitive careers in the public, private and nonprofit sectors.
Full-time students typically complete the program in two years; part-time students typically take three. MA students do not take qualifying exams.
Application Deadline: April 1 (February 1 for scholarship applicants). Fall admission only.
Mathematics Info Session: November 13
Join us online for an information session discussing the field of mathematics and the GW MA in Mathematics, MS in Applied Mathematics and PhD in Mathematics programs.
Course Requirements
This Bulletin covers the degree requirements for students matriculating in the current academic year. Students who matriculated before the current year can find their requirements in the relevant archived Bulletin.
The following requirements must be fulfilled:
The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate Programs.
30 credits, including 12 credits in required courses, and 18 credits in elective courses selected in consultation with the department's graduate committee and in accordance with the following guidelines:
Up to 6 credits in non-MATH courses within GW can count toward degree requirements. Students must petition and obtain the approval of the graduate committee to register for courses outside the department.
Up to 9 credits in mathematics courses taken at other institutions in the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area can count toward degree requirements. Students must petition and obtain the approval of the graduate committee to take courses through the Consortium.
Up to 6 credits in undergraduate MATH courses within GW can be taken for graduate credit and counted toward degree requirements. Students must petition and obtain the approval of the graduate committee and have the permission of the instructor to take undergraduate courses. Appropriate additional work must be assigned for students to receive graduate credit for an undergraduate course.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| Students must complete at least two of the following two-course sequences: | ||
| Algebra | ||
| MATH 6101 & MATH 6102 | Algebra I and Algebra II | |
| Analysis | ||
| MATH 6214 & MATH 6215 | Measure and Integration Theory and Introduction to Functional Analysis | |
| Applied mathematics | ||
| MATH 6318 & MATH 6319 | Applied Mathematics I and Applied Mathematics II | |
| Topology | ||
| MATH 6810 & MATH 6820 | General Topology and Algebraic Topology | |