About
Are you interested in furthering your background in mathematics or statistics? Do you want a degree that offers a wide variety of career options?
The MA program in mathematics at ECU is designed to give students a strong background in mathematics and statistics, and prepare them for a variety of careers. A student may choose one of three tracks, depending on their interest: mathematics, statistics, and community college teaching. Full-time students complete the program in two years. You will build a solid mathematical/statistical background, as well as develop the skills needed to communicate effectively in these areas. During the second year, you will work closely with a faculty member on a capstone project. For those in the mathematics or statistics track, this is a thesis or research project; for the community college teaching track, this includes a teaching portfolio.
Support for full-time students is available in the form of a teaching assistantship. Our teaching assistants work in math labs and serve as instructors in remedial and lower-level courses.
ECU Advantage
You need not be an undergraduate mathematics or statistics major to apply. If you have a good background in mathematics and an interest in learning more, our program offers you opportunities for growth. Our graduates go on to teach in community colleges, work in the financial/actuarial sector, work in technical settings, and pursue doctoral degrees in mathematics and statistics-related fields. Most classes are in the evenings, to meet the needs of our part-time students, as well as those with teaching assistantships. Classes are small, and students benefit from close interaction with faculty and fellow students throughout the program.
Students with a teaching background may earn dual masters degrees by enrolling in both the MA in Mathematics and the MAEd in Mathematics. This allows a number of courses to be counted for both degrees, significantly reducing the total number of courses required.
What You Will Study
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