Overview

Department of Mathematics / Department of Mathematics is located in Mount Pleasant, MI.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Concentration in mathematics	Teaching of college mathematics
Master of Arts (MA)	Mathematics
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Concentration incollegiate mathematics education

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	3
Doctoral Degrees	1

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam None required, GRE required for assistantship application. Thesis Optional GPA: 2.7 and 2.7 in majorminimum of 20 semester hours of mathematics Multivariate Calculus (equivalent to MTH 233) Abstract Algebra (equivalent to MTH 523) Advanced Calculus (equivalent to MTH 532)
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required Thesis Required GPA: 2.7 (or 3.0 in final 60 hours) and 3.0 in major TOEFEminimum of 20 semester hours of mathematics Multivariate Calculus (equivalent to MTH 233) Abstract Algebra (equivalent to MTH 523) Advanced Calculus (equivalent to MTH 532)

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4

Enrolled

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

65

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	May 15th	May 15th	No
Spring deadline	October 1st	October 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	None required, GRE required for assistantship application.
Master's Degree Requirements	GPA: 2.7 and 2.7 in major minimum of 20 semester hours of mathematics Multivariate Calculus (equivalent to MTH 233) Abstract Algebra (equivalent to MTH 523) Advanced Calculus (equivalent to MTH 532)
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE
Doctoral Degree Requirements	GPA: 2.7 (or 3.0 in final 60 hours) and 3.0 in major TOEFL minimum of 20 semester hours of mathematics Multivariate Calculus (equivalent to MTH 233) Abstract Algebra (equivalent to MTH 523) Advanced Calculus (equivalent to MTH 532)

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards	February 15
Types of financial support available	Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships

Student Body

19

Total Graduate Students

26%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	15.79%
Black or African American	Not Reported
White or Caucasian	47%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	5.26%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	5.26%

Gender

Male (73%)

Female (26%)

Faculty

19

Total faculty

Full-time - 19

Part-time - 0

Male (11)

Female (8)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Algebra, algebraic geometry, combinatorics, complex analysis, computational mathematics, differential geometry, fluid dynamics, functional analysis, mathematical biology, operator theory, representation theory, and mathematics education with focuses in beliefs, cross-cultural studies, equity, ethnomathematics, teacher education, and technology.
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address Department of Mathematics, Central Michigan University, Pearce Hall 214
Mount Pleasant, MI  48859
United States

Contact Dr. Meera Mainkar
Email: maink1m@cmich.edu
Phone: 989-774-3516

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