There are two approved B.S./M.S. pathways in the Department of Mathematics which allow a student to earn both a B.S. and an M.S. by double counting up to 12 hours of coursework toward both degrees. (See the FSU Graduate School for general information about combined B.S./M.S. pathways.)
- The pure math B.S./M.S. pathway (see the pure mathematics graduate program for information about the M.S. degree in pure math.)
- The applied and computational math B.S./M.S. pathway (see the applied and computational math graduate program for information about the M.S. degree in applied math.)
Students interested in this option should consult the mathematics graduate advisor early in their undergraduate career to assist with planning. Upon acceptance into the combined pathway, students will consult with the corresponding graduate area director (either pure math or applied and computational math) to plan the graduate courses that will satisfy the M.S. degree requirements.
Applicants are eligible to apply for the combined pathway when they have at least 60 undergraduate hours completed, at least 24 of which at FSU. The minimum GPA is 3.0, with at least a 3.2 in math courses above MAC 2311. Note that satisfying these requirements does not guarantee approval of the pathway or admission to the M.S. degree program.
The application form for both pathways is linked here. The completed form should be submitted to the mathematics graduate advisor, and approval of the application is required prior to taking any courses that will be dual counted for both B.S. and M.S. degrees.
After approval of the pathways application, but prior to April 30 of the student's senior year, the student must also complete a full application to the appropriate M.S. degree program, which includes submitting GRE scores, letters of recommendation, etc. More information on how to apply is at the mathematics graduate admissions page. Note that approval of the pathways application does not guarantee admission to the M.S. program. Questions about graduate admissions may be directed to the graduate advisor or the appropriate director.