Master of Arts (MA) Mathematics

University of Missouri - St. Louis

The MA in Mathematics program at UMSL offers students the option of focusing on either applied math for those interested in non-teaching careers, or pure math for those seeking teaching careers. Graduates of the program will be able to enhance their existing careers as high-school math teachers, teach mathematics at the college level, build a foundation for the continuation of their education in a PhD program, or work as applied mathematicians or statisticians in positions requiring strong quantitative skills. Students may enroll in the program on a part-time basis, but must have at least a bachelor’s degree in mathematics or in a field with significant mathematical content.Mathematics lays the foundation for complex thinking skills and teaches multiple problem-solving abilities. Which may be why the American mathematician William Paul Thurston said ''Mathematics is not about numbers, equations, computations or algorithms: it is about understanding.'' The Master of Arts in Mathematics degree program at the University of Missouri–St. Louis helps students of all backgrounds with a love for mathematics develop that greater understanding.The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at UMSL conducts pivotal research in areas such as data science, computational mathematics, topology, probability and statistics.Many faculty members have received international recognition for contributions to their fields.The Math Academic Center provides free individual assistance to all students.The Math Technology Learning Center is a resource dedicated to our math students where they can access study space, do homework online, take advantage of various resource materials or get help from an instructor or student teacher.

College of Arts and Sciences