Program Objectives

The Master of Science in Education--Secondary Mathematics Focus is designed to strengthen students’ mathematical and pedagogical knowledge in order to enhance the teaching and learning of mathematics. 

Requirements for Admission

·        undergraduate degree in mathematics (minimum g.p.a. of 3.0/4.0 scale) from a college or university accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges of education or a comparable association.

·    a minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 in all courses taken at the graduate level at all schools attended

·    teacher certification

·    at least two (one) years of teaching experience or other commensurate experience which would demonstrate ability to work with practicing teachers  (Presently Teacher Education requires two years; I believe there are situations where exceptions should be made; we will need to discuss this wording again.)

·    completed application submitted to Graduate Studies, along with transcripts from all colleges and universities attended

·    final decision for admission to be made by a committee of at least one person from the Department of Mathematics and one person from Teacher Education

Degree Requirements

·    admission to candidacy for the degree

·    candidacy application to be completed after 15-18 semester hours of coursework

• completion of 33 semester hours of coursework with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher

        Note: Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 g.p.a. in both mathematics courses and professional education courses.

• approval by the advisor of the completed graduate student portfolio
• completion of a formal application for graduation and diploma form

The following courses are required for the Master of Science in Education - Mathematics Teaching.

Required Mathematics Courses (18 Semester Hours)

• MATH 603 Fundamental Concepts of Algebra
• MATH 604 Fundamental Concepts of Geometry
• MATH 605 Problem Solving in Mathematics
  MATH 611 Introduction to Analysis for Secondary Teachers
• MATH 621 Using Technology in the School Curriculum
• MATH 638 Fundamental Models in Statistical Inference

Required Education Courses  (15 Semester Hours)

• Exploration Phase
  • Select one Human Development Course
    • EDUC 507 Growth and Development for Exceptional Needs Students
    • EDUC 512 Evaluation and Exceptionality: Assessment, Interpretation and Instructional Design
    • EDUC 514 Inclusive Philosophy and Educational Practices
    • EDUC 523 Collaborative Partnerships
    • EDUC 621 Measurement and Evaluation in Education
    • EDUC 622 Assessment in Education
    • EDUC 624 Seminar in Adolescent Development
    • EDUC 690 Special Topics in Education
  • Select one Social Foundations Course
    • EDUC 511 Foundations and Legal Issues Related to Exceptional Needs
    • EDUC 602 Historical and Philosophical Influences on Education
    • EDUC 605 Moral Dimensions of Schooling
    • EDUC 608 Thinking in the Classroom
    • EDUC 609 Service Learning and Experiential Education
      (Portfolio of Coursework)

Students must complete a minimum of two math courses and two education courses from the exploration phase prior to enrolling in the following courses.*

• Analysis Phase - 6 hours of coursework
  • EDUC 601 Research in Education
  • EDUC 631 Analysis of Instruction
    (Prospectus Presentation Required)

Students must complete a minimum of five math courses and four education courses (two from the exploration phase, EDUC 601 and EDUC 631) prior to enrolling in the following course.*

• Synthesis Phase - 3 hours of coursework
  • EDUC 671 Integrating Semester in Secondary Education
    (Teacher Action Research Required)

*An advisor from the Department of Mathematics will collaborate with the student and the instructors of EDUC 601, 631, and 671 with regard to research projects.

See these printer friendly files (in PDF format) for detailed credit hours.

• Course checksheet used for advising and program description