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WVU Mathematics Programs and Research Website: http: //www. math. wvu. edu Research interests: http: //math. wvu. edu/research_interests Graduate Handbook: http: //math. wvu. edu/graduate_handbook Information: gradprog@math. wvu. edu , diamond@math. wvu. edu , info@math. wvu. edu About 27 faculty involved with the graduate program. Currently about 50 full-time graduate students From U. S. , China, Libya, Saudi Arabia and several other countries

Undergraduate program 39 credit hours of course work Three semesters of calculus, linear algebra, introduction to abstract mathematics (18) Computation, probability/statistics (6) Choices from among algebra, topology, real analysis, differential equations, discrete mathematics, complex variables (9) Other electives (6) Comparison with Jazan BSc program

Programs: M. S. program requires about 30 credits past bachelor’s degree Ph. D. program requires about 24 credits past M. S. degree (exclusive of research hours) Estimated time to completion: M. S. 2 years Ph. D. 4 -5 years Important exams: 1) Twice-yearly exams given in Algebra, Analysis, Topology, Differential Equations, at the Masters level. These serve as exit exams for the main M. S. options, and as the Ph. D. entrance exam. Students must achieve an appropriate pass level on two of these exams. 2) For Ph. D. students, the Qualifying Exam is generally taken in the third year of study, after the major area course work is complete. Recent courses offered: https: //star. wvu. edu/pls/starprod/bwckschd. p_disp_dyn_sched Course descriptions: http: //math. wvu. edu/courses-view

Application for admission to WVU Beginning either degree program in the fall is highly preferable Apply through the online portal: http: //grad. wvu. edu Send official copies of documents to the Admissions Office Recommendations can be submitted online If you need advice, email me scanned copies To fully process an application and obtain student visa ~ 3 months Applicants for financial aid should apply by February 15

Entrance requirements: For M. S. a standard undergraduate mathematics program is fine At least Three semesters calculus Linear algebra Differential Equations Real Analysis Algebra are the preferred prerequisites. For Ph. D. a masters degree in mathematics (or its equivalent) is required.

Graduate education in Mathematics: Resources American Mathematical Society: http: //www. ams. org Annual surveys: http: //www. ams. org/profession/data/annual-survey Directory of graduate programs: http: //www. ams. org/programs/students/findgradprograms/fgp-search CBMS reports on undergraduate programs in Mathematical Sciences (2010): http: //www. ams. org/profession/data/cbms-survey/cbms 2010 CBMS report on recommendations for teacher education: http: //www. cbmsweb. org/MET 2/index. htm (including info on Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) siam. org

Applying to other graduate programs Many deadlines are in December. Most programs require the general GRE, some require the subject test in Mathematics Most universities require the TOEFL or IELTS Many students are supported through teaching assistantships Some programs begin at M. S. level, some admit directly to their Ph. D. degree program.