Program Overview/Mission
The Mathematical Sciences Program offers a Master of Science in Mathematics and a Master of Science in Statistics as well as a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science. Although many people mistakenly believe that a degree in mathematics only prepares one for a career as a teacher or an actuary, a mathematics degree is actually excellent preparation for professions in finance, economics or business. Almost every branch of the federal government employs mathematicians. Many fields demand skills in applied science and technology, such as medicine, DNA forensics, weather forecasting, environmental science and computer programming.
Careers consistently named as the five most sought-after jobs (computer system analyst, computer programmer, actuary, software engineer, and mathematician) recruit employees with a strong mathematics background. UHCL's campus neighbors include Houston's premiere medical, aerospace, and chemical engineering companies. Those firms continually hire many Mathematics Master of Science graduates from University of Houston-Clear Lake.
Program Degrees
- Mathematical Sciences B.A.
- Mathematical Sciences B.S.
- Mathematics Scholars Plan-Linked B.S.-M.S.
- Mathematics Sciences M.S.
- Mathematics M.S./Statistics M.S.
Teacher Certifications
- 4-8 Mathematics, B.A. Mathematical Science
- 7-12 Mathematics, B.A. Mathematical Science
- 7-12 Mathematics, B.S. Mathematical Science
Minors
Admission Requirements
- Math M.S.
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Admission Deadline
Standard Graduate Admission Deadline
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ApplicationA standard university application is required.
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Requirements
- 3.0 GPA
- GRE Total Score of 290 (150 Quantitative)
- Additional Requirements – Undergraduate degree in Math; Students with other degrees may apply if undergraduate course work includes a substantial number of advanced credit hours in math courses.
Additional Admission Information
Program Faculty

Nelson Carter
Lecturer of Mathematics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3730
Email: carter@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-9

Raj Chhikara
Professor Emeritus,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3726
Email: chhikara@uhcl.edu
Office: TDA-33

Tom Fox
Associate Professor of Mathematics Education,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3723
Email: fox@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-12

Michael Heerey
Lecturer of Mathematics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3731
Email: heerey@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-13

Kalanka Jayalath
Assistant Professor of Statistics ,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3778
Email: jayalath@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-7

Yingfu (Frank) Li
Program Chair of Statistics and Associate Professor of Statistics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3728
Email: li@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-10
Office hours:
TR 12:15 - 2:45pm

Jingjing Ma
Department Chair of Mathematics and Statistics and Professor of Mathematics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3727
Email: ma@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-8
Office hours:
Tuesday & Thursday
4:30-5:30p.m.

Frank Matthews
Associate Professor of Mathematics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3725
Email: matthews@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-6

Zokhrab Mustafaev
Program Chair and Associate Professor of Mathematics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3735
Email: mustafaev@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-11

Teresa Rivas
Lecturer of Mathematics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3736
Email: rivas@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-2

LieJune Shiau
Professor of Mathematics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3724
Email: shiau@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-14

Sadhana Weerasinghe
Lecturer of Mathematics and Statistics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3734
Email: weerasinghe@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-3

Yipeng Yang
Associate Professor of Mathematics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3737
Email: yangy@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-5