Mathematical Sciences M.S./ Statistics M.S.
Bright Employment Outlook for Mathematicians and Statisticians
Mathematical and statistics skills are valued across a wide range of occupations,
including business, physics, accounting, drafting, finance, engineering and even healthcare.
Your combined Master of Science degrees in Statistics and Mathematical Sciences from
University of Houston-Clear Lake will showcase your ability to bring your numerical
expertise to bear on nearly any research. You will possess the ultimate portable skill:
formulas are the same all over the world, so you’re equipped to take a dynamic role
in a leadership position in any company worldwide.
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Admission Requirements
Take your education to new heights in University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Science and Engineering. Learn the next steps to being admitted now.
- Math M.S.
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Admission Deadline
Standard Graduate Admission Deadline
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Application
Apply online through the UHCL Graduate Application Portal.
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Requirements
- 3.0 GPA
- GRE Requirements:
- GRE is waived but may be submitted if GPA is less than 3.0. Scores will then need to be Total Score of 290 (150 Quantitative)
- Foundation Courses: Lineal Algebra, Differential Equations, Advanced Calculus
- Additional Requirements – Undergraduate degree in Math; Students with other degrees may apply if undergraduate course work includes a substantial number of advanced credit hours in math courses.
- Statistics M.S.
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Admission Deadline
Standard Graduate Admission Deadline
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Application
Apply online through the UHCL Graduate Application Portal.
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Requirements
- A 4-year bachelor's degree with a 3.0 cumulative GPA
- GRE with a minimum Quantitative score of 152 is required if GPA is below 3.0.
- Foundation Courses: Intro to Probability, Intro to Statistics and at least two of the following: Linear Algebra, Calculus I, Calculus II
- Additional Comment - Holding an undergraduate degree in mathematics, engineering, computing, or sciences would be an advantage. However, any college graduate can be successful in this program if they have completed a course in Linear Algebra and the undergraduate calculus sequence. Prospective students that have not taken these courses should talk to academic advisors about how to enroll in those courses with post-baccalaureate status.
Degree Requirements
UHCL's College of Science and Engineering has created a solid foundation of study designed to help you make your educational dreams a reality. Explore the classes you'll need to take for your University of Houston-Clear Lake degree.
Mathematics M.S./Statistics M.S.Cost Information
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Deadlines for Applying
- Graduate Deadlines
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FallNew Degree-Seeking Students - August 1
Returning UHCL Students - August 15 -
SpringNew Degree-Seeking Students - January 5
Returning UHCL Students - January 15 -
SummerNew Degree-Seeking Students - May 1
Returning UHCL Students - May 25
Please note, some graduate programs have special deadlines and requirements. For more information, go to How to Apply as a Graduate Student. The online application is scheduled to close for Graduate students after the Formal UHCL Student deadline of each semester.
Applying After the Priority Deadline
New, non-degree seeking, and returning UHCL students applying after the deadlines above may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the appropriate graduate enrollment counselor for more information. A $50.00 Late Registration Fee or $50.00 Late Payment may apply.
Review the UHCL Academic Calendar for registration and payment dates and deadlines.
- International Deadlines
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Fall
Priority Deadline - May 1
Extended Deadline - June 1 -
Spring
Deadline - October 1
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Summer*
Deadline - April 1
For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission.
Students interested in qualifying for scholarships &/or applying for visas outside the U.S. should apply and submit the application documents/test scores by the priority deadline
*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.
Locations
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600
Mathematical Sciences M.S./ Statistics M.S. Faculty
Nelson Carter
Senior Lecturer of Mathematics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3730
Email: carter@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-9
Tom Fox
Department Chair of Mathematics and Statistics and Associate Professor of Mathematics
Education,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3723
Email: fox@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-12
Michael Heerey
Lecturer of Mathematics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3731
Email: heerey@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-13
Kalanka Jayalath
Program Director of Statistics and Associate Professor,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3778
Email: jayalath@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-7
Yingfu (Frank) Li
Associate Professor of Statistics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3728
Email: li@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-10
Jingjing Ma
Professor of Mathematics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3727
Email: ma@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-8
Zokhrab Mustafaev
Associate Professor of Mathematics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3735
Email: mustafaev@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-11
Nancy Ramirez
Lecturer of Mathematics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3719
Email: ramirezn@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-17
Teresa Rivas
Senior Lecturer of Mathematics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3736
Email: rivas@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-2
LieJune Shiau
Professor of Mathematics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3724
Email: shiau@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-14
Sadhana Weerasinghe
Lecturer of Mathematics and Statistics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3734
Email: weerasinghe@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-3
Yipeng Yang
Program Director and Associate Professor of Mathematics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3737
Email: yangy@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-5