ADVANCING MATHEMATICS EDUCATION: A CLOSER EXAMINATION OF U.S. MASTER'S PROGRAMS – PART II

In 1902, the American Mathematical Society (AMS) established a committee to outline the requirements for candidates seeking a second degree in mathematics, with their findings, published in 1911, closely resembling the structure of today’s modern master's degree in mathematics. Despite the significance of these findings, comprehensive studies on the master's degree in mathematics have been scarce since 1911, with much focus instead placed on doctoral and undergraduate mathematics education.To address this gap, the authors conducted a nationwide survey in 2013 to re-evaluate the procedures, prerequisites, and practices of contemporary master's degree programs in mathematics. The survey results are presented in two parts: the first examines institutions offering only master's degrees in mathematics, while the second, explored in this article, focuses on institutions that also grant doctoral degrees in the field