Program: Mathematics M.S./Statistics M.S. - University of Houston Clear Lake

Aug 11, 2025

2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

Dual Master’s Degrees

The graduate plan in Mathematics and Statistics leads to a Master of Science degree in Mathematics and a Master of Science degree in Statistics. This plan emphasizes a curriculum that is designed to educate students in both mathematics and statistics. The plan is suitable for students with degrees in engineering, science, or other fields with an undergraduate background in mathematics.

Degree Requirements

Math/Stat Core Requirements (33 hours)

The following courses or their approved substitutes are required:

MATH 5132 - Real Analysis Credit Hours: 3
MATH 5136 - Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems Credit Hours: 3
MATH 5333 - Numerical Analysis Credit Hours: 3
STAT 5432 - Principles of Statistical Inference Credit Hours: 3
STAT 5531 - Multivariate Statistical Analysis Credit Hours: 3
STAT 5532 - Linear Models and Regression Analysis Credit Hours: 3
STAT 5533 - Statistical Computing Credit Hours: 3
STAT 5535 - Experimental Designs and Analysis Credit Hours: 3
STAT 5538 - Categorical Data Analysis Credit Hours: 3

Students will select two courses from the following four courses:

MATH 5133 - Complex Analysis Credit Hours: 3
MATH 5431 - Mathematical Biology Credit Hours: 3
MATH 5433 - Spectral Theory and its Applications Credit Hours: 3
MATH 5432 - Optimization Credit Hours: 3

Math/Stat Thesis Option (21 hours)

9 hours of MATH/STAT courses 5000-6000 level and Students will take 12 hours of thesis:

MATH 6939 - Master’s Thesis Research Credit Hours: 3
STAT 6939 - Master’s Thesis Research Credit Hours: 3

MATH/STAT Capstone Project Option (21 hours)

Nine hours of approved 5000-6000 level MATH/STAT courses

MATH 6837 - Research Project I Credit Hours: 3
MATH 6838 - Research Project II Credit Hours: 3
STAT 6837 - Statistics Research and Consulting I Credit Hours: 3
STAT 6838 - Statistics Research and Consulting II Credit Hours: 3