Admission requirements

Master of Arts or Master of Science in Mathematics, Master of Science in Statistics, Master of Science in Teaching or Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics.

In addition to meeting the University admission requirements, students seeking regular admission status in master's programs are expected to have successfully completed courses in:

Please note that the introductory analysis/advanced calculus course listed above is a proof-based course - it is NOT part of the traditional calculus sequence.

The M.A./M.S. programs are designed for the student who wish to prepare for community college teaching, industrial work in mathematics or statistics, or further advanced work toward a Ph.D. in mathematics. The M.A.T./M.S.T. programs offer advanced training and specialized courses for secondary school teachers of mathematics.

1. Departmental Graduate Admission Application.
2. Official transcript from each post-secondary institution you’ve attended.

1. Departmental Graduate Admission Application.
2. Official transcript from each post-secondary institution you’ve attended.
3. Two recommendation letters.

1. Departmental Graduate Admission Application.
2. Official transcript from each post-secondary institution you’ve attended.
3. Two recommendation letters - one concentrating on applicant’s ability to do graduate work, the other concentrating on teaching potential.
4. A short statement about the applicant’s reason for pursuing an MAT/MST degree, including his/her professional goals.

1. Departmental Graduate Admission Application
2. Official transcripts from each post-secondary institution you’ve attended.
3. GRE scores for  the general test sent directly from ETS (school code 4610, dept code 0703)
4. (See additional requirements below)

1. Two recommendation letters describing the applicant’s potential for graduate study.
2. A statement from the applicant indicating possible allied areas of interest, and how their background has prepared them to carry out advance studies in those areas.
3. GRE scores for the subject test in Mathematics sent directly from ETS (school code 4610, dept code 0703)

For Ph.D. Systems Science-Math, ALSO include:

1. Three recommendation letters describing the applicant’s potential for graduate study.
2. A statement from the applicant indicating how their background has prepared them to undertake study leading to a doctoral degree in mathematics.
3. Applicants are encouraged to to submit a list of courses taken, text books used, and topics covered.
4. Mail all departmenal application materials to:  Systems Science Graduate Program, Portland State University, P.O. Box 751, Portland, OR 97207-0751

1. Three recommendation letters from persons able to comment on applicant’s previous experience in math education and potential for success in the program. At least one letter should comment on the applicant’s teaching experience.
2. A professional portfolio that includes:
   1. Evidence of experience in teaching mathematics at the school or college level.
   2. A written statement that includes personal and professional goals in mathematics education, philosophy of teaching and learning mathematics, and reasons for applying to this Ph.D. program in mathematics education.
   3. A sample of previous work that demonstrates potential for creative and independent work necessary to succeed in this Ph.D. program in mathematics education.