Master of Arts in the Field of Mathematics (STEM)

The master of arts in mathematics degree program builds students’ expertise in sophisticated mathematical concepts, including analysis, combinatorics, dynamical systems, knot theory, logic, and topology, and applied mathematics. MA students can also take advantage of research opportunities, internships at Washington, DC institutions, and courses offered through the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area. Graduates of the MA program go on to advanced degrees and competitive careers in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. 

This is a STEM designated program.

Visit the program website for additional information.

Visit the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences website for application requirements.

Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:

Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Office of Graduate Studies
The George Washington University
801 22nd Street NW, Phillips Hall 107
Washington DC 20052

For additional information about the admissions process visit the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences Frequently Asked Questions page.

Contact for questions:

askccas@gwu.edu
202-994-6210 (phone)
Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday

The following requirements must be fulfilled:

The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate Programs.

30 credits, including 12 credits in required courses, and 18 credits in elective courses selected in consultation with the department's graduate committee and in accordance with the following guidelines:

Up to 6 credits in non-MATH courses within GW can count toward degree requirements. Students must petition and obtain the approval of the graduate committee to register for courses outside the department. 

Up to 9 credits in mathematics courses taken at other institutions in the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area can count toward degree requirements. Students must petition and obtain the approval of the graduate committee to take courses through the Consortium.  

Up to 6 credits in undergraduate MATH courses within GW can be taken for graduate credit and counted toward degree requirements. Students must petition and obtain the approval of the graduate committee and have the permission of the instructor to take undergraduate courses. Appropriate additional work must be assigned for students to receive graduate credit for an undergraduate course.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Required
Students must complete at least two of the following two-course sequences:
Algebra
MATH 6101 & MATH 6102	Algebra I and Algebra II
Analysis
MATH 6214 & MATH 6215	Measure and Integration Theory and Introduction to Functional Analysis
Applied mathematics
MATH 6318 & MATH 6319	Applied Mathematics I and Applied Mathematics II
Topology
MATH 6810 & MATH 6820	General Topology and Algebraic Topology