Admission requirements
Graduate Certificate for Middle School Mathematics Teachers.
The Graduate Certificate in Mathematics for Middle School Mathematics Teachers is specifically designed for teachers who desire to teach middle school mathematics. The program provides both breadth and depth in mathematics content appropriate for middle school teachers, familiarity with the current middle school curriculum ideas, alignment with the Common Core State Standards, and sensitivity to the special characteristics and needs of early adolescents in relation to mathematics learning. The Graduate Certificate program by itself does not lead to a teaching license. For information on how to obtain teacher licensure please contact the School of Education, GTEP program.
The applicants are expected to have B.A. or B.S. degree, GPA: 3.0 cumulative undergraduate, or 3.0 for upper division courses, or 3.0 in all graduate credit courses (a minimum of 12 credits) and completed Mth 111 & Mth 112 (College Algebra/Trigonometry) and Mth 211, Mth 212, Mth 213 (Foundations of Elementary Mathematics) or the equivalent. For more details, please see http://www.pdx.edu/math/graduate-certificate-in-mathematics-for-middle-school
Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics.
The Graduate Certificate Program in Applied Statistics (GCAS) is primarily designed to provide a companion credential for students in departmental graduate programs (including Mathematics) who have demonstrated expertise in methods and techniques for the quantitative analysis and modeling of data. However, the program equally serves those who want to pursue just the graduate certificate. It is expected that a student who earns this certificate would be capable of performing sophisticated statistical analysis and modeling for problems within his or her particular discipline.
This Graduate Certificate credential may be completed with a minimum of 24 credit hours of statistical graduate coursework with no comprehensive exam, while the MS in Statistics requires more extensive coursework and examinations. Please note that this program is not appropriate for students currently enrolled in the MS Statistics program.
In addition to meeting the University admission requirements, the applicants are expected to have three terms of Calculus, Linear Algebra (Mth 261), and Stat 452/Stat 552 or Stat 244 or an equivalent Statistical Methods course. For more details, please refer to http://www.pdx.edu/math/gcas-application-instructions
Master of Arts or Master of Science in Mathematics, Master of Science in Statistics, Master of Science in Mathematics for Teachers.
In addition to meeting the University admission requirements, students seeking regular admission status in a master’s programs are expected to have completed specific mathematics or statistics courses: for the M.A./M.S. in Mathematics, courses in linear algebra, abstract algebra, mathematical analysis and differential equations; for the M.A./M.S. in Statistics, courses in linear algebra, abstract algebra, mathematical analysis, differential equations and basic statistics methods; for the M.S. in Mathematics for Teachers, courses in linear algebra, abstract algebra, mathematical analysis and college geometry.
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematical Sciences
Applicants will be expected to have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in a mathematics or statistics containing an adequate background in computer science. Applicants with degrees in related disciplines will be considered provided the applicant demonstrates a strong mathematical proficiency. Applicants must follow the University admissions instructions for graduate applicants. In addition the GREs are required, both the general test and the subject test in mathematics.
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics Education
Candidates in this program must currently have (or complete during their program) a master’s degree equivalent to the M.A/M.S. in Mathematics or the M.S. in Mathematics for Teachers at Portland State University. Applications must be received at least two terms prior to the term of admission. For more complete information on the program, write to the Fariborz Maseeh Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Portland State University.