{"id":220,"date":"2021-04-28T15:27:10","date_gmt":"2021-04-28T19:27:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/combined-programs\/?page_id=220"},"modified":"2025-10-31T14:19:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T18:19:28","slug":"mathematics-combined-bs-ms","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/combined-programs\/programs-of-study\/mathematics-combined-bs-ms\/","title":{"rendered":"Mathematics (Combined BS\/MS)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This combined Mathematics program is a theoretical program that will provide a mathematical foundation for students who plan to continue in further graduate studies, those interested in industry, as well as in-service teachers seeking a deeper knowledge of their field. Core courses include Real Variables, Linear Algebra, Abstract Algebra, Probability, with elective courses in theoretical mathematics including number theory, topology, and graph theory. Students will choose one of the following options for a culminating experience: capstone project, or MS thesis.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/bs-mathematics\/\">BS in Mathematics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ms-mathematics\/\">MS in Mathematics<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Application Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>If you are a prospective Freshman or Transfer applicant, learn more about admission criteria <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/apply-and-check-status\/admissions-requirements\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Students with a GPA of 3&period;2 or above<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>Application Deadline: Rolling admission<\/li>\n<li>Students will be sent an expedited application from Graduate Admissions to complete<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Students with a GPA between 3&period;2 - 3&period;0<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>Application Deadline: Rolling admission<\/li>\n<li>Transcript: Montclair transcript will be uploaded by Graduate Admissions<\/li>\n<li>Letters of Recommendation: Two (2) letters of recommendation, from persons qualified to evaluate the applicant\u2019s promise of academic achievement and potential for professional growth.<\/li>\n<li>Resume: A current resume is not required, but applicants are encouraged to include one.<\/li>\n<li>Statement of Purpose \u2013 Please write an integrated essay providing a response to each of the following questions:\n<ul>\n<li>What are your goals for graduate study and your future career?<\/li>\n<li>In what ways do your academic background and your professional experiences provide evidence of your potential for success in the program you selected and in your eventual career? Please give specific examples of relevant coursework and\/or experience.<\/li>\n<li>Is there any further information we should consider in assessing your candidacy?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Students with a GPA below 3&period;0<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>Students with a GPA below a 3.0 are not eligible for admission to a Combined Program, and will need to\u00a0<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate\/how-to-apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-link\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate\/how-to-apply\/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\" data-remove-tab-index=\"true\">submit a traditional application<\/a>\u00a0to their\u00a0<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate\/programs-of-study\/#\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-link\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate\/programs-of-study\/#\/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\" data-remove-tab-index=\"true\">graduate program of interest<\/a>. Prior to applying, please speak with your program advisor for more details.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Contact<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you have inquiries regarding your program of interest, please contact:<\/p>\n<p>Program Coordinator:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~munakatam\">Dr. Mika Munakata<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:munakatam@montclair.edu\">munakatam@montclair.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:9736557256\" class=\"\"><span class=\"a11y-phone-number initialized\" aria-label=\"9 7 3 6 5 5 72 56 \">973-655-7256<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you have questions regarding the application process and requirements, please email or call us:<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\"><strong>Incoming Freshmen and Transfers:<\/strong><br \/>\nUndergraduate Admissions<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:msuadm@montclair.edu\">msuadm@montclair.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:9736555147\">(973) 655-4444<\/a>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\"><strong>Current Montclair Undergraduates:<br \/>\n<\/strong>The Office of Graduate Admissions<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:graduate@mail.montclair.edu\">graduate@montclair.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:9736555147\">(973) 655-5147<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This combined Mathematics program is a theoretical program that will provide a mathematical foundation for students who plan to continue in further graduate studies, those interested in industry, as well as in-service teachers seeking a deeper knowledge of their field. 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