Computational Mathematics Graduate Certificate

Angel Griffin, Assistant Director, Graduate Studies
713-221-5702

The Graduate Certificate in Computational Mathematics is a 12-hour certificate that will allow students to take computational mathematics coursework and provide a strong background for computational, applied, and data-driven sciences and engineering.

Admissions Criteria

This Certificate Program seeks motivated students who seek to gain a strong background for computational, applied and data-driven sciences and engineering.

Admissions Materials

A completed Apply Texas application form which will include a 1000-word essay that addresses why you want to pursue a computational mathematics certificate.
Bachelor degree conferred by a regionally accredited institution.
Official University transcript(s) from which the applicant earned a Bachelor’s degree and an advanced degree (if applicable). Official transcripts must reflect:
- the last 60 semester credit hours of coursework and evidence of Bachelor’s degree awarded and the GPA. As admission to the degree program is competitive, candidates with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher will be preferred.
- grade of B or higher in Math 3408 (Numerical Methods).
Resume documenting any work experience that emphasizes personal and professional accomplishments.
One recommendation from an individual well-acquainted with your work and who is able to address your academic potential, for example, work supervisors and professors. Recommender’s name must be provided with the application.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score, if you are a graduate of a university where English is not the primary language of instruction (preferred TOEFL scores are: an Internet-based score of 81, a paper-based score of 553 or an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher).

Admissions Decision process

Candidates will be evaluated based on the materials submitted and the criteria established by the program. Final admission decisions will be communicated via email by the Program Director or the Assistant Director of Graduate Studies.

Applicants may be considered for conditional admission in cases in which candidate materials do not meet established program criteria. Conditions of admission will be included in the decision letter.

For questions, please contact the Assistant Director at cstgrad@uhd.edu.

Admissions Appeals

Any applicant looking to appeal their admission decision can do so by completing the CST Graduate Admissions Appeal Form.

Certificate Requirements

Complete the following:

MATH 5301 - Advanced Numerical Methods
MATH 5303 - Numerical Linear Algebra
MATH 5308 - Numerical Differential Equations and Optimization
MATH 5315 - Mathematical Modeling
Note: At the discretion of the program director, when the topics covered match the goals of the certificate, one of the above courses can be replaced with one of the department approved graduate electives. However, at most 3 SCH used towards obtaining this certificate can count towards any other graduate certificate.

Note:

At most one grade of “C” will be allowed and then only if the cumulative GPA is 3.0 or higher. Upon receipt of a second grade below a “B” in any three graduate courses, or if the GPA drops below 3.0, the student will be academically dismissed from the program once all appeals are exhausted.