All students are required to complete a Capstone Experience in order to receive the M.S. degree in mathematics. 

There are two Exams taken during Math 692. A combined passing score is 84 or above out of a total of 140 points. Collectively, these exams have questions that cover five courses.  

Exam "CHOICE"

• Offered on the Friday of Week 12 of the the semester.
• Material is from Math 640, Math 660, Math 675, and Math 680 (Pick two of four required courses)
• Prior to the exam you must choose TWO subject areas.  
• Six questions offered, three per subject. THREE questions must be answered, at least one from each subject area. 
• 20 points per question, for a total of 60 points. 

Exam "CORE"

• Offered on the Friday of the last week of classes. 
• Material is from Math 620, Math 630, and Math 670 (three required courses)
• Eight questions offered, three per subject.
• FOUR questions must be answered: One question from each of the three classes and one of your choosing. 
• 20 points per question, for a total of 80 points. 

Enrollment in Math 692 requires:

• Permission of the Graduate Coordinator
• Completion of at least four of the five courses (Math 620, Math 630, Math 670 and two from Math 640, Math 660, Math 675, Math 680) 
• You may enroll concurrently in Math 692 while taking the 5th of the five required classes.