Mathematics (M.A.)
For International Students
- On campus
- Hybrid
A master's in mathematics is available with emphases on mathematics, secondary teaching and community college teaching emphasis. The mathematics emphases are available on the thesis and non-thesis options. A minimum of 36 semester hours, including 6 hours of MATH 6299, is required for the thesis option; a minimum of 32 semester hours, including 2 hours of MATH 6299, is required for the non-thesis option. Successful completion of a research paper and a set of comprehensive examinations is required for the non-thesis option. The secondary teaching and community college teaching emphases are offered on a non-thesis option only and require a minimum of 32 semester hours. Coursework for the secondary teaching and community college teaching emphasis programs are completed online during the academic year. This program does not lead to a secondary mathematics endorsement.
Areas of concentration currently available:
- General Mathematics (On-Campus)
- Math for Elementary and Middle Grades K-8 (Hybrid) - This program is not eligible for you to receive immigration documents.
- Community College Teaching Emphasis (Hybrid) - This program is not eligible for you to receive immigration documents.
- Mathematics: Secondary Teaching Emphasis (Hybrid) - This program is not eligible for you to receive immigration documents.
Admission Requirements:
- International Application for Admission
- All post-secondary official transcripts sent directly from your current and/or all prior academic institutions that you have attended to the Office of Admissions at the mailing address listed below.
- Mailing Address:
- University of Northern Iowa
- International Graduate Admissions
- 002 Gilchrist Hall
- Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0018
- Mailing Address:
- Minimum undergraduate grade point average of a 2.75 on a 4.0 point scale
- Official TOEFL score of (79), IELTS score of (6.5), or Duolingo score of (105) to be considered for full admission
- Applicant statement addressing professional background, motivations for seeking degree and career goals
Application Deadlines:
- Mathematics Emphasis:
- Rolling admission
- Mathematics for Elementary & Middle Grades K-8, Community College Teaching Emphasis, and Mathematics: Secondary Teaching Emphasis:
- Next Cohort Starts Summer 2025
Program Duration:
- Mathematics Emphasis: 2 years
- Mathematics for Elementary & Middle Grades K-8: 2 years
- Community College Teaching Emphasis: 2 years
- Mathematics: Secondary Teaching Emphasis: 2 years
Graduate Funding Requirements:
- Students must complete and submit the Graduate College Assistantship Application and the Graduate College Scholarship Application form by February 1st.