5th Year Masters Degree
Mathematics majors have the opportunity to earn a BS in mathematics and a masters' degree in five years. The fifth year MS in math is suitable for highly motivated students pursing an accelerated path through the major, usually earning an honors BS in the process. The fifth year MS in statistics (see below) requires a standard path through the major and may appeal to students who enjoy analysis of data.
Fifth Year MS in Math
Students may earn a BS and an MS in mathematics in five years as follows. (See
the Graduate Catalog for more information on the MS degree.)
1) Complete 94 hours of undergraduate credit prior to the senior year, and enroll
in at most 15 hours per semester in the senior year.
2) Do not complete the requirements for an undergraduate degree prior to the
end of the senior year (for example, postpone one upper-level distribution requirement
until the last semester of the senior year).
3) Complete an additional 9 hours of 400 or 500-level mathematics courses for
graduate credit. These courses must be taken in the senior year and may not
be used to fill any requirements for the math major.
4) In the fifth year, complete 9 hours per semester of graduate courses fulfilling
the requirements for an MS degree, including two graduate sequences and MS project.
5) Complete 3 graduate hours during the summer preceding or following the fifth
year.
The Mathematics Department awards graduate assistantships each year. The assistantship pays graduate tuition, as well as a stipend for living expenses. Students who fill all requirements of the mathematics honors program will be given priority for a graduate teaching assistantship from the UT Mathematics Department beginning in the academic year following award of the BS degree.
Alan H Lasater Dual B.S./M.S. Program
B.S. Math; M.S. Statistics
You can earn both a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in five years!
Benefits:
" Receive $1000 scholarship in Year 4 (if you are admitted to the Dual
Program track)
" Receive Graduate Assistantship for Year 5, with monthly stipend plus
free tuition*
" The job market for M.S. Statistics graduates is strong. Starting salaries
are typically above $50,000, and much higher in some regions of the U.S.
*Assistantship and tuition waiver guaranteed for 5th year students who earn a GPA of 3.0 or better in ST 563 - 564 during year 4, and are admitted to the graduate school.
Admission Requirements for dual degree track:
" Grade of B or better in MA 142 (or 148)
" Grade of B or better in MA 241 (or 247)
" UT Cumulative GPA 3.25, with 60 or more credits earned
Contact Information:
Robert Mee
Stokely Management Center 333
974-1655
rmee@tennessee.edu
For additional information on line: http://stat.bus.utk.edu/undergrad/index.html
B.S. MATHEMATICS MAJOR / M.S. STATISTICS MAJOR
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS, OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
There are many careers one can pursue with a mathematics major. One avenue is to pursue an M.S. degree in UT's applications-oriented Statistics program. A sample 5-year program is listed below. Additional information is available in the Statistics Department Office (SMC 331).
B.S. MATHEMATICS MAJOR, IN PREPARATION FOR M.S. IN APPLIED STATISTICS
Freshman Credit-Hours
Mathematics 141-142 (or 147-148) and 171 11
English Composition 6
Foreign Language 6
Lab Science Distribution Requirement 8
31
Sophomore
Mathematics 231, 241 (or 247), 251 (or 257), and 300 13
Non-US History Distribution Requirement 6
Social Science Distribution Requirement 3
Foreign Language (completion of secondary level) 3
Science Distribution Requirement 3
Oral Communications Requirement 1-3
Elective 1-3
32
Junior
Mathematics 323, 341, 351, 371 12
Humanities Distribution Requirement 6
Social Science Distribution Requirement 3
Electives (e.g., Statistics 320 or 365) 12
33
Senior
Mathematics 423, 425 (or 424), 453, 475 12
Statistics 563, 564 (for graduate credit) 6
Upper-Level Distribution Requirement 6
Electives 6
24(U)+6(G)= 30
Total for B.S. 120 minimum
1st Summer - Statistics 571 3
Comprehensive exam over Statistics 563, 564
Fall - Statistics 561, 566, 567, 572 10
Spring - Statistics 573, 574, 575 9
2nd Summer- Statistics 579, 593 6
Comprehensive exam over Statistics 572, 573
Total for M.S. 34
last updated: 8/2007