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The Mathematical Sciences Department offers two Graduate Certificates:

 

 Applied Statistics

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Coordinator:
Dr. Charles Byrne
978-934-2447
charles_byrne@uml.edu

This certificate provides professionals in biology, business, computer science, engineering, insurance, medicine, pharmaceutical and other sciences with statistical tools for survival in a highly competitive world marketplace. Experimental design provides methodology for gaining information in an efficient manner. Use of designed experiments in product development is known as off-line quality control. Clinical trials are examples of designed experiments in the medical field. Statistical modeling (linear regression analysis) includes systematic procedures for collecting and analyzing data in order to “predict” a response variable based on one or more “predictor” variables. The techniques covered in design of experiments are special cases of the general approach to statistical modeling. Certificate holders will be equipped with quantitative tools that form the heart of a quality approach to development and improvement of products and services. Most courses are offered in the evening.

This is a 12-credit certificate.

Required of Students without Probability/Statistics Background: (3 credits)
92.509 Introduction to Probability and Mathematical Statistics
 

Required of All Students: (6 credits)
92.591 Statistical Modeling and Linear Regression Analysis
92.593 Experimental Design
 

Electives: (6 credits)
Electives may be selected from among the courses listed in the graduate school catalog subject to approval by the graduate coordinator.

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Mathematics for Teachers

Department of Mathematical Science and Graduate School of Education (Interdisciplinary)

Coordinators:
Dr. Kenneth Levasseur (Mathematics)
978-934-2414
kenneth_levasseur@uml.edu

Dr. Regina Panasuk (Education)
978-934-4616
regina_panasuk@uml.edu

The Certificate is targeted to both professionals who are interested in teaching, giving them the opportunity to learn what is required to become a math teacher, and to current teachers who wish to deepen their content knowledge. With existing teacher testing and professional development requirements, the certificate provides for further study without long-term commitment.

Note: This program will not provide teacher licensure in mathematics. The program's focus is on the content knowledge that is a prerequisite for mathematics teaching.

Required Courses: (6 credits)
04.535 Mathematics for Teachers II
92.520 Mathematical Problem Solving

Electives: (Choose two 3 credit courses for a total of 6 credits)
92.500 Discrete Structures
92.503 Mathematical Analysis
92.510 Computers and Calculators in the Classroom
92.513 Number Theory
92.521 Algebraic Structures
92.523 Linear Algebra
92.527 Geometry
92.535 History of Mathematics
92.550 Mathematical Modeling
92.570 Probability and Statistics

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