PhD Degree in Applied Mathematics and Statistics

PhD Degree Requirements

Computational and Applied Mathematics

The Doctor of Philosophy requires 72 credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree. At least 24 of these hours must be thesis hours. Doctoral students must pass the comprehensive examination (a qualifying examination and thesis proposal), complete a satisfactory thesis, and successfully defend their thesis.

All PhD candidates pursuing CAM complete the following six courses, with two more required for specific students as noted:

  • MATH 500 Linear Vector Spaces
  • MATH 501 Applied Analysis
  • MATH 514 Applied Mathematics I
  • MATH 550 Numerical Solutions to PDEs
  • MATH 551 Computational Linear Algebra
  • SYGN 502 Introduction to Research Ethics *
  • MATH 588 Introduction to Quantitative and Computational Research
  • MATH 589 Applied Mathematics and Statistics Teaching Seminar **

* Course alternative is CITI RCR. If intending to take the alternative course, confirm with AMS DGS before enrolling.
** Required only for students employed by the department as graduate teaching assistants and student instructor/lecturers.

Statistics

The Doctor of Philosophy requires 72 credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree. At least 24 of these hours must be thesis hours. Doctoral students must pass the comprehensive examination (a qualifying examination and thesis proposal), complete a satisfactory thesis, and successfully defend their thesis.

All PhD candidates pursuing Statistics will complete the following six courses, with two more required for specific students as noted:

  • MATH 500 Linear Vector Spaces
  • MATH 531 Theory of Linear Models
  • MATH 534 Mathematical Statistics I
  • MATH 535 Mathematical Statistics II
  • MATH 560 Introduction to Key Statistical Learning Methods I
  • SYGN 502 Introduction to Research Ethics*
  • MATH 588 Introduction to Quantitative and Computational Research
  • MATH 589 Applied Mathematics and Statistics Teaching Seminar **

* Course alternative is CITI RCR. If intending to take the alternative course, confirm with AMS DGS before enrolling.
** Required only for students employed by the department as graduate teaching assistants and student instructor/lecturers.