Overview

Department of Mathematics and Computer Science / Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is located in Denton, TX, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Master of Science (MS)	Informatics
Master of Science (MS)	Mathematics

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	5
Other Advanced Degrees	10

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam Bachelor's degreeMinimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 credit hoursGrade of C or higher in the following courses: two semesters of introductory calculus, and two additional departmentally approved advanced mathematics courses Comp Exam Required Thesis Alternate accepted Professional paper, capstone or thesis (depending on degree)
Other Advanced Degrees	Professional paper, capstone or thesis (depending on degree)

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4

Applied

4

Accepted

2

Enrolled

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

75

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	March 1st	March 1st	Yes
Spring deadline	November 1st	July 1st	Yes
Summer deadline	April 15th	February 1st	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	Bachelor's degreeMinimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 credit hoursGrade of C or higher in the following courses: two semesters of introductory calculus, and two additional departmentally approved advanced mathematics courses
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.0 in last 60 undergraduate credit hours, 2 semesters of calculus, 2 additional advanced math courses, 2 letters of reference (for MS in mathematics, mathematics teaching); minimum GPA of 3.0, statement of intent, resume, 2 letters of recommendation (for MS in informatics)
Additional Entrance Requirements	Bachelors degree

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Recommended	TOEFL IBT score: 79
IELTS: Recommended	IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	January 15
Types of financial support available	Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Career or field-related internships Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

94

Total Graduate Students

2%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	15.96%
Black or African American	24.47%
White or Caucasian	32%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	19.15%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	2.13%
Unknown	3.19%

Gender

Male (19%)

Female (80%)

Faculty

11

Total faculty

Full-time - 10

Part-time - 1

Male (5)

Female (6)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Modeling and Optimal Control of Complex Dynamical Bio-Systems (epidemics, HIV, autoimmune disorders), Differential Games in Business and Economics, and Math Education
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address PO Box 425886
Denton, TX  76204
United States

Contact Dr. Marie-Anne Demuynck
Interim Chair
Email: mathcs@twu.edu
Phone: 940-898-2166
Fax: 940-898-2179

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