Mathematics Graduate Certificate

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Program Overview

The online graduate and advanced mathematics certificates are an 18-credit sequence of programs designed for current high school math teachers who are either enrolled in or have completed a master’s degree, or are interested in obtaining credentials to teach dual credit math courses. Learn more at usd.edu/online-mathcerts.

DELIVERY: On Campus | Online

Certificate Requirements - 9 Credit Hours

Abstract Component: choose one of the following (3 cr hrs):
MATH 513 - Introduction to Abstract Algebra I 3 cr
MATH 514 - Introduction to Abstract Algebra II 3 cr
MATH 536- Number Theory and Cryptography 3 cr hrs
MATH 537- Cryptography and Codes 3 cr hrs
MATH 561- Geometry 3 cr hrs
MATH 713 - Advanced Algebra I 3 cr
MATH 714 - Advanced Algebra II 3 cr
MATH 716- Theory: Algebraic Structures 3 cr hrs
Analytic Component: choose one of the following (3 cr hrs):
MATH 523 - Advanced Calculus I 3 cr
MATH 524 - Advanced Calculus II 3 cr
MATH 571 - Numerical Analysis I (C) 3 cr
MATH 622- Difference Equations 3 cr hrs
MATH 625- Advanced Calculus 3 cr hrs
MATH 721 - Complex Variables 3 cr
MATH 723 - Real Variables I 3 cr
MATH 724- Real Variables II 3 cr hrs
MATH 741- Measure and Probability 3 cr hrs
MATH 751- Applied Functional Analysis 3 cr hrs

Graduate Math Elective:
Any MATH or STAT content course 500 level or higher not used as the Abstract or Applied Mathematics course for this Certificate.

Note:

Courses cannot be used to fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate Math Certificate and the Advanced Graduate Mathematics Certificate .

Application Requirements

Completed application
$35 application fee
Official transcripts*
Letters of recommendation*
Admission test scores*
Statement of purpose
Resume/CV*

*Requirements for admission vary by program and may require different documentation and have different deadlines. For specific program requirements and submission deadline, visit: catalog.usd.edu.

State Authorization - It Matters Where You Live

If your learning placement course (internship, externship, clinical, rotation, practicum, independent study, study away, etc.) or your online course will be taken outside South Dakota, please reference USD’s State Authorization webpage.

State Authorization

Questions?

Department of Mathematical Sciences
605-658-5970 | math@usd.edu | usd.edu/math

Graduate Admissions
605-658-6140 | gradadmissions@usd.edu | usd.edu/grad