Mathematics

Ellensburg
Bouillon Hall, room 108

509-963-2103
Fax: 509-963-3226
www.cwu.edu/~cwumath
See Web site for how mathematics could be used for educational and career purposes.

Faculty and Staff
Chair
Aaron Montgomery, PhD

Professors
Stuart F. Boersma, PhD, differential geometry, general relativity
Timothy Englund, PhD, group theory, representation theory, statistics
Stephen P. Glasby, PhD, computational algebra, representation theory
James D. Harper, PhD, harmonic analysis
Cen Tsong Lin, PhD, probability and mathematical statistics, actuarial science
Mark Oursland, PhD, mathematics education

Associate Professors
Yvonne Chueh, PhD, actuarial science, statistics
W. Dan Curtis, PhD, applied mathematics
Jonathan Fassett, PhD, topology, dynamical systems
Michael Lundin, PhD, mathematics education
Aaron Montgomery, PhD, topology, algebra

Assistant Professors
Teri Willard, PhD, mathematics education

Staff
Debbie Thomas, secretary

Masters of Arts for Teachers,
Mathematics
Program Coordinator
Mike Lundin
Bouillon Hall, room 108D

The master of arts for Mathematics teaching program has been structured mainly for middle school and high school mathematics teachers. It also may prepare a student for community college teaching and for advanced study in mathematics education. Sequencing of the required coursework is minimal and makes it possible in most cases to complete all the requirements for the degree in three consecutive summer sessions.

Admission Requirements: In addition to general regulations for admission to master’s programs, the department prefers that a student has earned a baccalaureate degree with a major in mathematics or equivalent from an accredited college or university. A student with a baccalaureate degree with a major other than mathematics may be admitted to the graduate program upon the recommendation and permission of the chair of the mathematics department. Any deficiencies for regular admission must be removed during the first year of graduate study.

Applicants should have one year of teaching experience certified by an appropriate school official.

Program: The student shall complete at least 46 credits as outlined in an approved course of study filed with the Office of Graduate Studies and Research.

Project, Thesis
The choice among a written report, field study, or other project, or a formal research problem in mathematics or mathematics education which results in a thesis based upon the student’s goals, in close consultation with the student’s graduate committee.