Accelerated Combined Degrees
This accelerated combined degree program allows students to complete degrees in five academic years.
- BS in Mathematical Studies
- MS in Mathematics with Specialization in Computational and Applied Mathematics
Admission Requirements
SIUE undergraduate students who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply:
- Major in Mathematics
- Maintain a minimum 3.25 undergraduate GPA in all mathematics, operations research and statistics courses
- Within 32 credit hours of bachelor’s degree completion at intended entry term
How to Apply
- Submit a graduate admission application and pay the $40 application fee. Apply to the term in which you plan to begin the combined bachelor's and graduate courses.
- After submitting your application, complete the "plan of study" form with approval from your undergraduate advisor and graduate program director.
- Submit all other required graduate admission and application materials.
Please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at graduateadmissions@siue.edu with questions regarding the application process.
Sample Curriculum
MS in Mathematics with Specialization in Computational and Applied Mathematics
Senior Year (Fall Semester)
(2) MATH 498
(3) Breadth Course (BHUM)
(3) Elective
(3) MATH/STAT/OR Elective - shared credit*
(3) MATH/STAT/OR Elective - shared credit*
14 Total Credits
Senior Year (Spring Semester)
(2) MATH 499
(6) Electives
(3) MATH/STAT/OR Elective - shared credit*
(3) MATH/STAT/OR Elective - shared credit*
14 Total Credits
Graduate Year (Fall Semester)
(3) MATH/OR/STAT Elective
(3) MATH/OR/STAT Elective
(3) MATH/OR/STAT Elective
9 Total Credits
Graduate Year (Spring Semester)
(3) MATH/OR/STAT Elective
(3) MATH/OR/STAT Elective
(3) MATH 595 or MATH 599
9 total credit hours
*Courses with Shared Credit: MATH 451, MATH 464, MATH 462, MATH 421, MATH 450, MATH 435, STAT 480A, STAT 480B, STAT 482, OR 440, OR 441, OR 442
