Program Overview

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Mathematics: Foundations for Research, MA

This is a named option within the Mathematics MA, which is offered for work leading to the PhD.

Admissions

The MA (named option Foundations for Research) is offered for work leading to the PhD. Students may not apply directly for this masters, and should instead see the admissions information for the PhD.

Funding

Graduate School Resources

The Bursars Office provides information about tuition and fees associated with being a graduate student. Resources to help you afford graduate study might include assistantships, fellowships, traineeships, and financial aid. Further funding information is available from the Graduate School.

Minimum Graduate School Requirements

Review the Graduate School minimum degree requirements and policies, in addition to the program requirements listed below.

Named Option Requirements

Mode of Instruction

Mode of Instruction: Face to Face | Evening/Weekend | Online | Hybrid | Accelerated

• Face to Face: Yes
• Evening/Weekend: No
• Online: No
• Hybrid: No
• Accelerated: No

Mode of Instruction Definitions

• Accelerated: Accelerated programs are offered at a fast pace that condenses the time to completion. Students typically take enough credits aimed at completing the program in a year or two.
• Evening/Weekend: Courses meet on the UWMadison campus only in evenings and/or on weekends to accommodate typical business schedules. Students have the advantages of face-to-face courses with the flexibility to keep work and other life commitments.
• Face-to-Face: Courses typically meet during weekdays on the UW-Madison Campus.
• Hybrid: These programs combine face-to-face and online learning formats. Contact the program for more specific information.
• Online: These programs are offered 100% online. Some programs may require an on-campus orientation or residency experience, but the courses will be facilitated in an online format.

Curricular Requirements

• Minimum Credit Requirement: 30 credits
• Minimum Residence Credit Requirement: 16 credits
• Minimum Graduate Coursework Requirement: 30 credits must be graduate-level coursework.
• Overall Graduate GPA Requirement: 3.00 GPA required.
• Other Grade Requirements: At least 12 credits from a specified list of 700 courses are required to be passed with grade B or higher.
• Assessments and Examinations: None.
• Language Requirements: No language requirements.

Required Courses

• Core Courses: 12 credits
  • Select four of the following:
    • MATH 703: Methods of Applied Mathematics 1
    • MATH 704: Methods of Applied Mathematics-2
    • MATH/COMP SCI 714: Methods of Computational Mathematics I
    • MATH/COMP SCI 715: Methods of Computational Mathematics II
    • MATH 721: A First Course in Real Analysis
    • MATH 722: Complex Analysis
    • MATH 725: A Second Course in Real Analysis
    • MATH/STAT 733: Theory of Probability I
    • MATH/STAT 734: Theory of Probability II
    • MATH 741: Abstract Algebra
    • MATH 742: Abstract Algebra
    • MATH 751: Introductory Topology I
    • MATH 752: Introductory Topology II
    • MATH 758: Introduction to Ergodic Theory and Dynamics
    • MATH 761: Differentiable Manifolds
    • MATH 770: Foundations of Mathematics
    • MATH 771: Set Theory
    • MATH 773: Computability Theory
    • MATH 776: Model Theory
• Four Mathematics courses numbered 600 or above passed with a grade of B or higher: 12 credits
• Electives (numbered 500 or above): 6 credits
  • Advanced Computer Science Course: Students must complete an advanced computer science course which involves substantial programming.

Graduate School Policies

The Graduate Schools Academic Policies and Procedures serve as the official document of record for Graduate School academic and administrative policies and procedures and are updated continuously.

Named Option-Specific Policies

Prior Coursework

• Graduate Credits Earned at Other Institutions: Students in the MA program are allowed to count no more than 14 credits of graduate coursework from other institutions.
• Undergraduate Credits Earned at Other Institutions or UW-Madison: Refer to the Graduate School: Transfer Credits for Prior Coursework policy.

Probation

• Good standing (progressing according to standards; any funding guarantee remains in place).
• Probation (not progressing according to standards but permitted to enroll; loss of funding guarantee; specific plan with dates and deadlines in place in regard to removal of probationary status).
• Unsatisfactory progress (not progressing according to standards; not permitted to enroll, dismissal, leave of absence or change of advisor or program).

Advisor / Committee

Students are recommended to meet with an advisor.

Credits Per Term Allowed

15 credits

Time Limits

Students have two years to complete the degree. Extensions have to be approved by the program.

Grievances and Appeals

These resources may be helpful in addressing your concerns:

• Bias or Hate Reporting
• Graduate Assistantship Policies and Procedures
• Hostile and Intimidating Behavior Policies and Procedures
• Office of the Provost for Faculty and Staff Affairs
• Employee Assistance (for personal counseling and workplace consultation around communication and conflict involving graduate assistants and other employees, post-doctoral students, faculty and staff)
• Employee Disability Resource Office (for qualified employees or applicants with disabilities to have equal employment opportunities)
• Graduate School (for informal advice at any level of review and for official appeals of program/departmental or school/college grievance decisions)
• Office of Compliance (for class harassment and discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual violence)
• Office Student Assistance and Support (OSAS) (for all students to seek grievance assistance and support)
• Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards (for conflicts involving students)
• Ombuds Office for Faculty and Staff (for employed graduate students and post-docs, as well as faculty and staff)
• Title IX (for concerns about discrimination)

L&S Policy for Graduate Student Academic Appeals

Graduate students have the right to appeal an academic decision related to an L&S graduate program if the student believes that the decision is inconsistent with published policy.

Professional Development

Graduate School Resources

Take advantage of the Graduate School's professional development resources to build skills, thrive academically, and launch your career.