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Prerequisites for Admission

Applicants must meet specific prerequisites for the degree and area of concentration they wish to enter before applying for the program.

PhD and DA program applicants need:

  • Master's degree in Mathematics or related field from an accredited college or university
  • High pass on the master's examination if earned in the MSCS department at UIC, or satisfy the equivalent if completed at another institution
  • Minimum TOEFL score (international applicants only) of 100 on the Internet-based test, including a minimum score of 20 on the Speak portion; or 250 on the computer-based test; or 600 on the paper-based test

Master's degree program applicants need:

  • Baccalaureate in Mathematics or a related field from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (A=4.0) for the final 60 semester hours of undergraduate study
  • Average of 3.0 (A=4.0) in all mathematics courses beyond calculus
  • Minimum TOEFL score (international applicants only) of 100 on the Internet-based test, including a minimum score of 20 on the Speak portion; or 250 on the computer-based test; or 600 on the paper-based test
  • Three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant's academic work
  • Personal statement describing the applicant's background and future academic and career goals
  • Required coursework, specific to the program of interest:
    • MST program (Elementary School Option):
      • Valid K-8 Illinois Teaching certificate or the equivalent
    • MST program (Secondary School Option):
      • Three semesters of engineering calculus plus two courses selected from: Linear Algebra I (Math 320), Abstract Algebra (Math 330 or MTHT 435), Advanced Calculus/Analysis (Math 313 or MTHT 430) or a course on learning proofs (Math 215)
    • MS in Mathematics with concentration in Pure Mathematics:
      • One year of Linear Algebra (Math 320) and Abstract Algebra (Math 330)
      • One year of Analysis (Math 313, 414) or Advanced Calculus (Math 410, 411)
    • MS in Mathematics with concentration in Applied Mathematics:
      • Ordinary Differential Equations (Math 220)
      • Applied Linear Algebra (Math 310)
      • Knowledge of Advanced Calculus (Math 410)
    • MS in Mathematics with concentration in Probability and Statistics:
      • Applied Linear Algebra (Math 310)
      • Analysis I (Math 313)
      • Introduction to Probability (Stat 401)
    • MS in Mathematics with concentration in Mathematical Computer Science:
      • Discrete Mathematics (MCS 261)
      • Programming Tools and File Management (MCS 275)
      • Introduction to Data Structures (MCS 360)
      • Linear Algebra I (Math 320) or Applied Linear Algebra (Math 310)
      • Introduction to Probability (Stat 401)
      • Proficiency in a structured programming language, e.g. C or C++
      • One upper division mathematics or computer science course
    • MS in Mathematics and Information Sciences for Industry:
      • Ordinary Differential Equations (Math 220)
      • Linear Algebra (Math 320)
      • Introduction to Data Structures (MCS 360)
      • Applied Statistical Methods (Stat 381)
      • Introduction to Probability (Stat 401)