University of North Texas 
Traditional Graduate Degrees
The department offers two graduate degrees in pure or applied Mathematics:
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The PhD degree is designed to provide the student with competence in several major
areas of mathematics and to provide for intensive study and research in the area of
specialization.
UNT requires doctoral students to complete 72 hours of graduate work beyond the bachelor's degree or 54 hours of graduate work beyond a master's degree. Doctoral students are required to pass qualifying examinations in two areas, chosen from algebra, applied mathematics, complex analysis, probability & statistics, real analysis, and topology. Students must write a dissertation and take a final comprehensive oral examination, which is primarily a defense of the dissertation.
UNT requires doctoral students to complete 72 hours of graduate work beyond the bachelor's degree or 54 hours of graduate work beyond a master's degree. Doctoral students are required to pass qualifying examinations in two areas, chosen from algebra, applied mathematics, complex analysis, probability & statistics, real analysis, and topology. Students must write a dissertation and take a final comprehensive oral examination, which is primarily a defense of the dissertation.
Master of Science (MS)
The MS degree is designed for students who plan to use mathematical theory and techniques
in fields outside mathematics or as a preparation for applying to a Ph.D. program.
Students pursuing an MS degree take 36 hours of approved course work, including at least 15 hours from the year-long graduate sequences in algebra, analysis, and topology. Students are required to make a formal presentation of a Master's project. More information and the precise degree requirements for an MS may be found in the UNT Graduate Catalog.
Students pursuing an MS degree take 36 hours of approved course work, including at least 15 hours from the year-long graduate sequences in algebra, analysis, and topology. Students are required to make a formal presentation of a Master's project. More information and the precise degree requirements for an MS may be found in the UNT Graduate Catalog.
Questions? Please contact the Graduate Advisor at mathgrad@unt.edu.
Math Education Options
Master of Science with Mathematics Education Concentration
The Master of Science in Mathematics Education program provides certified secondary
mathematics teachers with the course work to teach dual-credit (high school/college)
mathematics. Additionally, this degree provides college/university developmental mathematics
instructors with the coursework required to teach college- /university-credit mathematics
courses.
Graduate Certificate for Dual Credit Teaching in Mathematics
This Graduate Certificate provides secondary teachers advanced disciplinary training
in teaching dual credit math courses.
Questions? Please contact the Graduate Advisor for Math Education at mathedgrad@unt.edu.
Grad Track Option
Grad Track Option
This Grad Track option is an accelerated program for undergraduate students seeking
a BS/MS. Qualified students may take a maximum of 12 graduate credit hours while completing
the BS. These credits will be counted towards both the BS and the MS.
Questions? Please contact the Graduate Advisor at mathgrad@unt.edu.