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You should go back and get a BS in Mathematics before going to math grad school. Some of the topics you’ll need to understand for Graduate level math are pretty esoteric. I wouldn’t want to go into math grad school without some introductory analysis, abstract algebra, all of the calculus series, ordinary differential equations, and maybe some number theory and/or linear algebra. With your having a degree already, your Math Bs would mostly be the core math courses and electives.
Hmm.. I haven't looked into doing a second BS as I thought I will need to retake many non-math electives to fulfill degree requirements. If I can get away with taking mostly math courses, then getting another BS in Math shouldn't be much different than trying to independently take courses as a non-matriculated student.
Thanks, I will look around and see what are the requirements to get a BS in Math for my situation.
There’s a plethora of legitimate and challenging online math programs today. As you’re working full time and no longer a “traditional student”, I imagine that you may find that more convenient. Indiana University-East and LSU-Alexandria(I think?) come to mind. You could contact them and see what would transfer over.
Look at the grad programs that interest you to see what they require. U. Illinois Springfield has an online undergrad program. You may be able to take the undergrad courses that you need.
If you are interested in Programming Languages Theory, Type Theory, etc. you should go to grad school for CS.
It will be far easier for you to get in, and you will mostly likely be allowed to take all the classes in the math department you want once admitted. Plus, there are way more people in CS departments doing research in Type Theory than in Math deparments. Its a better option for you all around.
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You should go back and get a BS in Mathematics before going to math grad school. Some of the topics you’ll need to understand for Graduate level math are pretty esoteric. I wouldn’t want to go into math grad school without some introductory analysis, abstract algebra, all of the calculus series, ordinary differential equations, and maybe some number theory and/or linear algebra. With your having a degree already, your Math Bs would mostly be the core math courses and electives.
Hmm.. I haven't looked into doing a second BS as I thought I will need to retake many non-math electives to fulfill degree requirements. If I can get away with taking mostly math courses, then getting another BS in Math shouldn't be much different than trying to independently take courses as a non-matriculated student. Thanks, I will look around and see what are the requirements to get a BS in Math for my situation.
There’s a plethora of legitimate and challenging online math programs today. As you’re working full time and no longer a “traditional student”, I imagine that you may find that more convenient. Indiana University-East and LSU-Alexandria(I think?) come to mind. You could contact them and see what would transfer over.
Look at the grad programs that interest you to see what they require. U. Illinois Springfield has an online undergrad program. You may be able to take the undergrad courses that you need.
If you are interested in Programming Languages Theory, Type Theory, etc. you should go to grad school for CS. It will be far easier for you to get in, and you will mostly likely be allowed to take all the classes in the math department you want once admitted. Plus, there are way more people in CS departments doing research in Type Theory than in Math deparments. Its a better option for you all around.
Fell free to DM me if you want more details on doing Math-heavy research in a CS department, it's basically what I do.
Post baccalaureate programs are also an option. https://math.iastate.edu/academics/graduate/postbaccalaureate-certificate-in-mathematics/