What you will study
In the Mathematics graduate certificate program at the 欧美视频,
you鈥檒l take 18 credit hours of graduate-level courses that build your skills in advanced
mathematical concepts, critical thinking and problem-solving. Classes you may take
include:
- Advanced Calculus I and II
- Combinatorics
- Introduction to Graph Theory
- Introduction to the Theory of Numbers
- Modern Algebra I and II
- Topology I and II
As part of these courses, you鈥檒l not only learn mathematical ideas and proofs but
also the ability to communicate that information to others through engaging instruction.
Unique learning opportunities in the Mathematics graduate certificate
Take advantage of exciting educational opportunities outside the classroom in the
欧美视频鈥檚 Mathematics graduate certificate program. You can
take part in one 鈥� or several 鈥� of UCM鈥檚 clubs and organizations designed for students passionate about mathematics and education.
Join the Central Missouri Mathematics Educators club to network with other students,
alumni, faculty and professionals while learning more about how to succeed as a mathematics
educator. You may also be interested in groups such as Kappa Delta Phi, Phi Kappa
Phi and Kappa Mu Epsilon.
What can you do with a Mathematics graduate certificate from UCM?
Many students in the 欧美视频鈥檚 Mathematics graduate certificate
program are already teachers and instructors on a steady career path at a school or
college. With this program, you鈥檒l be able to excel in your current role and move
into teaching more advanced mathematics courses at a higher educational level.
If you鈥檝e recently completed a general Bachelor of Science in Education degree and wish to teach math at an advanced level, this graduate program will help
you meet your career goals and boost your professional advancement.
Jobs in mathematics education
Use the interactive tool below to explore career paths related to mathematics education,
including projected job growth, salary potential and more.
Financial assistance options for your Mathematics graduate certificate
The 欧美视频 is well-known for providing a high-quality education
at an affordable price. In fact, LendEDU has recognized UCM as a top-ranked university
for low student debt. One of the main reasons for that distinction is the diverse
array of options we offer to help you finance your graduate education. Financial aid that may be available to you includes scholarships, grants, assistantships,
tuition awards and loans.
Additionally, the UCM Alumni Association offers scholarships to students in specific
programs. Learn more about program-specific scholarships with the .
Meet Dr. Lianwen Wang
Graduate program coordinator
Dr. Wang researches statistics, control and optimization and differential equations.
He has authored more than 50 papers in peer-reviewed journals, and he brings that
expertise to his graduate courses in statistics and analysis.
Meet Our Faculty
Meet Dr. Phoebe McLaughlin
Professor and assistant chair
Dr. McLaughlin is actively involved in mathematics organizations such as the Mathematical
Association of America Missouri Section and serves as the algebra editor for the Missouri
Journal of Mathematical Sciences. She brings her expertise to students in courses
focusing on probability and statistics, linear algebra and the mathematics of finance.
Meet Our Faculty
Meet Dr. Blaise Heider
Expert in abstract algebra
Dr. Heider鈥檚 areas of expertise include noncommutative ring theory and module theory,
particularly where those theories apply to other areas of mathematics, such as functional
analysis. He teaches courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, focusing
on topics such as abstract algebra, number theory and topology.
Meet Our Faculty
Meet Dr. Nalin Fonseka
Dr. Fonseka's research focuses on Differential Equations (Nonlinear Elliptic Boundary
Value Problems) and Mathematical Ecology (Steady State Reaction-Diffusion Equations
modeling population dynamics, including the density-dependent dispersal on the boundary
and effects of exterior matrix hostility).
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