Department of Mathematics & Statistics
Contact Us
Department of Mathematics & Statistics
University of Houston-Downtown, One Main St, Room S705 Houston, TX 77002
Email: MS@uhd.edu
Phone: 713-221-8012
Fax: 713-223-7464
(New) Department Chair:
Timothy Redl
Phone: 713-226-5224
Assistant Chair:
Katherine Shoemaker
Phone: 713-221-8942
(New) Assistant Chair:
Jean-Bernard Nganou
Phone: 713-221-5859
Mission
The Department of Mathematics & Statistics (MS) is one of three academic departments within the College of Sciences & Technology at the University of Houston-Downtown. The department offers broad-based studies in mathematics and statistics, which prepares students for an array of careers requiring advanced skills in quantitative reasoning. The MS department carries out this mission by providing educational opportunities for students through small classes, opportunities for independent study and research, and a senior project.
Why Mathematics & Statistics at UHD?
The Department of Mathematics & Statistics is dedicated to providing students a quality education that will prepare them for rewarding careers through:
- faculty mentoring
- undergraduate research experience
- commitment to student success beyond graduation
- active student organizations
- smaller class sizes
- interdisciplinary collaborations with CSET and NS faculty at UHD
The department also provides flexible learning options. On-campus classes, online courses, hybrid courses, and weekend courses are available to accommodate students that work and commute.
In conjunction with the Department of Urban Education, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers preparation for teacher certification. Our degree programs in MS also provide the foundation for those students interested in pursuing graduate degrees.
Mathematics & Statistics Undergraduate Programs
The MS degree programs offer a variety of specialized concentrations in each degree
program and in several minors, to help students obtain the most from their degrees.
Our innovative classes lead to high-demand careers. Choose your degree plan today.
- B.A. in Mathematics
- B.A. in Mathematics with Mathematics Secondary Teacher Certification
- B.S. in Mathematics
- B.S. in Applied Statistics
- B.S. in Applied Statistics with concentration in Biostatistics
- B.S. in Applied Statistics with Secondary Mathematics Teacher Certification
- B.S. in Data Science
- MS Minors
Math & Statistics Senior Project Ideas
Senior projects in the MS department provide seniors an opportunity to use the knowledge and skills they have acquired in a culminating math, statistics or data science project. A list of potential projects are available here. The faculty look forward to hearing from you!
NEW Graduate Math Certificate
This certificate allows students to take a variety of theory and application-based courses to strengthen their knowledge of mathematics and to prepare them for future careers, graduate degrees, and teaching opportunities. The Graduate Mathematics Certificate requires a minimum of 12 graduate semester credit hours from the graduate mathematics courses offered at UHD. Learn more.
Mathematics & Statistics Student Resources
Student resources assist students with making the most out of their college experience. To learn more information, please click the links below.
- Academic Support Center
- Collaborative Learning Community Center
- Final Exam Review Information
- Math Bypass Exam Review
Mathematics & Statistics Student Organizations
Mathematics & Statistics Student Opportunities
- Edwin and Justine Hodgess Memorial Scholarship
- June P. Wood Memorial Scholarship
- Marianne de Korvin Scholarship
- M. Elizabeth Steen Scholarship
- Miriam Morales Scholarship
- Scholars Academy
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