Program Overview/Mission
The department of mathematical sciences offers students an excellent environment in which to study mathematics and statistics and their applications. The program features both undergraduate and graduate degrees. The graduate program leads to the Master of Science in Mathematics and Master of Science in Statistics; the undergraduate program leads to the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science.
Why study Mathematics?
Many people mistakenly believe that a degree in mathematics only prepares one for a career as a teacher or an actuary. A major in mathematics, on the contrary, is 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 of our Mathematics MS graduates.
The bachelor of arts in Mathematical Science prepares students for a career in industry or education. It also lays the groundwork for graduate study in mathematics, statistics, operations research, or other math-based disciplines. Students will explore the classical foundations of mathematics while they consider the modern implications of numeric for computer technology. Refer to the curriculum requirements on the Mathematical Science B.A. degree plan.
The bachelor of science in Mathematical Science is designed to prepare the student for a career in industry or education, or for graduate study in mathematics, statistics, operations research or other mathematically based disciplines. Students will encounter both the classical foundations of mathematics and the modern concern with numerical issues that the computer has spawned. Refer to the curriculum requirements on the Mathematical Science B.S. degree plan.
The graduate plan in Mathematical Sciences leads to the master of science degree. This degree is designed to prepare the student for a career in industry or education. It also prepares the student for further advanced study in mathematics, statistics, operations research or other mathematically based disciplines. The course work combines classical mathematics and applied mathematics. The University of Houston-Clear Lake also offers a Master of Science in Statistics, the two programs sharing courses and faculty. Refer to the curriculum requirements on the Mathematical Science M.S. degree plan.
The graduate plan in Mathematics and Statistics leads to a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Mathematics and a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Statistics. This plan emphasizes a curriculum that is designed to educate students in both Mathematics and Statistics. The plan is suitable for students with degrees in engineering, science or other fields with an undergraduate background in mathematics.
Students who are seeking teaching certification will follow the degree plan and certification. For additional information please contact CSE Office of Academic Advising.
- 4-8 Mathematics, BA Mathematical Science
- 7-12 Mathematics, BA Mathematical Science
- 7-12 Mathematics, BS Mathematical Science
UHCL's Alternative Certification Program (ACP)
The UHCL College of Education offers the Alternative Certification Program in cooperation with local school districts. This training program allows teaching certificate candidates who have earned a bachelor's degree to work as full-time teachers while they complete their certification.
Program Degrees
- Mathematical Sciences B.A.
- Mathematical Sciences B.S.
- Mathematics Sciences M.S.
- Mathematics M.S./Statistics M.S.
Teacher Certifications
- 4-8 Mathematics, BA Mathematical Science
- 7-12 Mathematics, BA Mathematical Science
- 7-12 Mathematics, BS 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
Tom Fox
Associate Professor of Mathematics Education,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3723
Email: fox@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-12
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
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
Yipeng Yang
Assistant Professor of Mathematics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3737
Email: yangy@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-5
Student Data and Outcomes
Career Opportunities
Many students take mathematics courses out of love for the subject, with little regard
for the opportunities to pursue the discipline after graduation (other than in education).
Careers that require a very strong background in mathematics include software engineer,
actuary, computer systems analyst, computer programmer and mathematician . A career
in mathematics holds particular benefits for women and members of ethnic minorities.
Because women and minorities have been under-represented in careers that require backgrounds
in the mathematical sciences, many employers are especially eager to rectify those
imbalances.
Careers that require a very strong background in mathematics are listed as the five
best job areas, namely Computer System Analyst, Computer Programmer, Actuary, Software
Engineer and Mathematician. University of Houston-Clear Lake has a strong record of
Master of Science in Mathematics graduates employed in local community colleges.