Graduate Handbook (2005-2006)
General Information
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The Department of Mathematics and
Statistics at Mississippi State University is housed in the College of Arts and
Sciences, and offers program leading to the degrees of Master of
Science in Mathematics, Master of Science in Statistics, and Doctor of
Philosophy in Mathematical Sciences. These programs are flexible and
permit specialization in many areas of mathematics and statistics.
Mississippi State University is a Land-Grant Institution with a Carnegie classification of Doctoral/research universityextensive and an enrollment of over 19,600 of which approximately 3,770 are graduate students. Founded in 1878 as "The Agricultural and Mechanical College of the State of Mississippi," the University has since diversified to become a comprehensive research institution offering both graduate and undergraduate degrees in eight colleges and professional schools. Mississippi State University consistently makes the annual lists of the "top 100" universities in the United States in obtaining research funds from external sources. The University campus is located adjacent to Starkville, Mississippi, a city of approximately 23,000 situated in the northeastern part of the state. The area surrounding the campus offers excellent opportunities for fishing, hunting, hiking, and other outdoor activities. |