Mathematics Graduate Certificate

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

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• 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.

General Application Requirements

1. Completed application
2. $35 application fee
3. Official transcripts*
4. Letters of recommendation*
5. Statement of purpose
6. Resume/CV*

*Requirements for admission vary by program and may require different documentation and have different deadlines. This list is not all-inclusive, to view specific program requirements and submission deadlines, follow the  “Admissions Information” hyperlink at the top of this page OR visit the specific program/dept. page found here: link.usd.edu/grad-catalog

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