Teaching Teaching is an important part of graduate student life in the mathematics department. During the spring semester of their first year, students participate in a three-week teaching apprenticeship program. The program is supervised by the Elementary Mathematics Coordinator, a regular faculty member who oversees all aspects of graduate student teaching. The Elementary Mathematics Coordinator is always available to graduate students who have questions about teaching or who are trying to improve their teaching skills. Graduate students usually teach for at least four semesters.
Prospects Obtaining a job after graduation is, of course, a primary concern.
Recent Brandeis graduates have generally been quite successful in finding desirable positions. It is our policy to offer financial support to all students who do not already have independent support. Students who receive such stipends are expected to assist in course grading or teaching. Beginning students do not teach, and no student teaches more than one section per semester. Applicants should take the Graduate Record Examination, especially the advanced mathematics test.