Graduate programs are offered that lead to either the MS or PhD degree. Students may specialize in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science. In addition, degree programs can be designed that combine two or more of these specialization areas. The master's program is designed to prepare candidates for careers in industry or government or for further study at the PhD level. The PhD degree program is sufficiently flexible to prepare candidates for careers in industry, government, and academia. A course of study leading to the PhD degree can be designed either for the student who has completed the MS degree or for the student who has completed the bachelor's degree.

• Facilities
  The department maintains a state-of-the-art computing environment, which includes both Linux- and Windows-based laboratories, both of which provide access to many mathematical and statistical software packages.
  
• Financial Support
  Most outstanding students receive financial support from one of several sources. Most financial support packages include full payment of tuition and fees, plus a stipend.
  
• Teaching Assistantships
  The department has a number of graduate teaching assistantships available. Appointments are for the nine-month academic year and provide for a monthly stipend, as well as the payment of tuition. Assistantships are renewable, based on satisfactory performance and academic progress. Graduate students of proven teaching ability are often permitted to teach their own section of an undergraduate course.
  
• Research Assistantships
  Students may also be awarded research assistantships, working with a faculty member on an original research project. In many cases, this research leads to a Master's or PhD thesis.
  
• Assessment and K-12 Outreach Funding
  The Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences participates in several programs that involve graduate students working to improve mathematics and science education in local schools, and in the assessment of educational methods. Participants in these programs receive full tuition and fees, along with a generous stipend.
  
• Location
  The city of Golden is located at the mouth of Clear Creek Canyon, in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, just 13 miles west of Denver. With more than 300 days of sunshine each year, Golden is a great place to visit or live during any season. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities are available less than an hour away in the mountains, while the nearby city of Denver offers ample opportunities for nightlife.
  
• How To Apply
  Applicants must submit the following materials:
  • an application form, available online from the Graduate Admissions home page;
  • transcripts of undergraduate and graduate work;
  • a statement of purpose (short essay) from the applicant briefly desdcribing background, interests, goals at CSM, career aspirations, etc.;
  • three letters of recommendation; and
  • the general Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

  The Graduate School may require additional materials from some applicants, for example, applicants whose native language is not English may be required to provide proof of English proficiency by submitting TOEFL scores.

  Variations from these requirements may be allowed in rare cases where exceptional promise is clear from other evidence provided.

  Please visit the Online Graduate Information Request Form to request more information from the Graduate School.

  If you are interested in our program, we would like to learn more about you. Please complete our Online Request Form and we will send you additional information about our program.