Blended Bachelor's & Master's Degree Program
Eligibility and How to Apply | Program of Study | Recommended Courses for the Blended Program | Some Advantages of the Blended Program
The blended program provides motivated students with an efficient way to complete a BS and MS in mathematics with both degrees being conferred simultaneously. Students are provided with ample advising so that there is a seamless transition from undergraduate to graduate status.
Eligibility and How to Apply
Students majoring in mathematics may apply for the blended program after completing one of Math 4201 and Math 4264 and must apply before reaching 120 semester units that are applicable to the undergraduate and masters degrees. An applictation consists of three letters of recommendation as well as a short letter of interest. Email mathgradprogram@calpoly.edu to set up an appointment with a graduate coordinator and for more information on how to submit application materials.
Program of Study
Students must complete the requirements of both the undergraduate and master's program of study for a total of 139 units. Before enrolling in graduate coursework in algebra (MATH 5203 or 5204) and analysis (MATH 5266) students must demonstrate readiness in these areas by passing preliminary algebra and analysis exams respectively, and should consider sitting for these exam after completing the cooresponding undergraduate sequences. To earn the degree a culminating experience is required, and consists of an oral exam on three topics from the required curriculum or a master's thesis.
Recommended Courses for the Blended Program
As part of their upper-division coursework, students interested in the blended program should include in their course of study as many of the following as possible:
- Math 4201 Abstract Algebra I
- Math 4202 Abstract Algebra II
- Math 4264 Real Analysis I
- Math 4265 Real Analysis II
Some Advantages of the Blended Program
- No "formal" application is made for the graduate program through Admissions: no $55 fee.
- Students receive graduate student status after completing 120 degree applicable units, after which time priority registration helps them enroll in hard-to-get classes.
- Students may become Teaching Assistants or Associates as soon as they have graduate student status.
- Students may use certain mathematics courses taken as undergraduates that are not used to satisfy any undergraduate degree requirements towards the graduate degree. The number of units is not subject to limits.
Please contact the graduate coordinator (mathgradprogram@calpoly.edu).
