Master of Arts [M.A] [Mathematics] From Wake Forest University

The program is designed to accommodate students seeking either a terminal degree or preparation for Ph.D. work at another institution. The degree requirements are flexible and permit both thesis and non-thesis programs of study. Courses and thesis projects are available in both pure and applied mathematics. Faculty research interests include algebra, topology, number theory, combinatorics, differential equations, analysis, operations research, statistics, medical and biological applications, scientific computing and medical engineering.

Academic Environment

Most of the classes in which graduate students are enrolled have fewer than twelve students. This permits a great deal of personal interaction between the faculty and students. The faculty of the department have diverse interests and are willing to share them with students.

The department sponsors a chapter of Pi Mu Epsilon (a mathematical honor society) as well as a Mathematics Club. The Math Club sponsors both academic and social activities including colloquia, intramural sports teams and picnics.

Numerous computing facilities are available to graduate students. Our graduate teacher assistants receive a laptop computer for their use in supporting our undergraduate courses. The University is highly networked. Each entering student now receives a laptop computer.

The University’s library subscribes to numerous journals and has an extensive collection of back holdings. The library also has a good monograph collection. Interlibrary loan is available.

Where Do Graduates Go After Wake Forest?

Graduates from our undergraduate and graduate programs in mathematics have been very successful. While some have enrolled into highly ranked mathematical Ph.D. programs, others have taken jobs in business (consulting and actuarial), education (both college and secondary education), industry (analysts and various computing activities), or government agencies (National Security Agency). Still others have entered excellent professional programs in medicine, business and law or graduate programs in statistics, biostatistics, or operations research.