Applicants come from undergraduate math education, math, or statistics programs. The MMath is also open to students who have earned a Utah Level 4 teaching certification in mathematics or its equivalent.

The MS degree is for students who wish to earn a master’s degree in mathematics and then pursue a doctoral degree in mathematics or statistics.

The Mathematics and Statistics Department’s excellent ratio of graduate students to faculty permits close personal guidance for each student. Students are able to tailor their programs of study to match their interests in specific areas of mathematics and statistics as well as interdisciplinary research.