Master of Arts Degree Program
The Department of Mathematics offers a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Mathematics designed for students who wish to study mathematics at an advanced level. Within this degree program, students may choose to complete the traditional track or the teaching option. The traditional track best satisfies the needs of students who wish to work in industry, teach at community college, or go on to pursue a Ph.D. in mathematics. The teaching option is designed especially for students who wish to enhance their high school mathematics teaching and/or assume a leadership role in high school mathematics education and beyond or who wish to pursue an advanced degree in mathematics education.
- Prospective students: Revised Graduate Handbook
- Current students (admitted before Spring 2013): Graduate Handbook
Admission
In order to be admitted to the Master of Arts program in Mathematics (either Traditional or Teaching Option), you must first apply to the University through http://www.csumentor.edu
In order to be admitted to the program, an applicant must have earned a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Mathematics. In order to achieve classified standing (i.e., full admission), applicants should have undergraduate preparation in mathematics comparable to that of a typical mathematics major at Fresno State and have a 3.0 grade point average in the their upper division mathematics courses. Applicants lacking the above preparation may be admitted conditionally. These students will become classified after meeting additional requirements as set by the Graduate Coordinator. Coursework required to achieve classified status may not be applied towards credits for the graduate program.
All applicants are required to take the GRE Mathematics subject test. Preference will be given to applicants who score 600 or better on the exam. In addition, two letters of recommendation from faculty at the applicant's undergraduate institution are required. Letters should be sent directly to the Graduate Coordinator, Dr. Doreen De Leon, at:
5245 North Backer Avenue, M/S PB108
Fresno, CA 93740-8001
In addition to completing the application at http://www.csumentor.edu and sending two letters of recommendation to the Graduate Coordinator, you must also send your
- GRE subject - official scores, and
- one official transcript for each college or university attended
to the appropriate admissions office.
Domestic Students send documents to:
California State University, Fresno
5150 N. Maple Ave. JA 57
Fresno, CA 93740-8026
International Students mail documents to:
California State University, Fresno
Attn: International Admissions
5150 N. Maple Ave. JA 56
Fresno, CA 93740-8026
