Master of Science

in Mathematics Education

The master’s program for students holding bachelor’s degrees in mathematics includes advanced graduate training in mathematics in addition to courses that develop and improve education knowledge and skills. One option offers regular graduate work in mathematics and education while also providing the necessary course requirements for
state certification of secondary school teachers. A second option is designed for those not wishing to teach in a secondary school and does not lead to certification. This master’s program includes graduate
courses in mathematics and education designed to develop and upgrade subject matter knowledge.

Admissions Requirements

The master's program is designed for individuals holding bachelor's degrees in either mathematics or in middle or secondary school mathematics education.

If the program is to be used for teacher certification purposes, the applicant must hold certification (or be certifiable) at the elementary, middle and/or high school levels.

For general admissions requirements, please refer to the Graduate Information and Regulations section of the catalog.

Curriculum

The program can be completed on a part-time or full-time basis, and both a thesis and non-thesis option are available.  9 credit hours of core mathematics education classes are required (highlighted below), and a minimum of three mathematics courses (9 credit hours) is required.  For the thesis track, a minimum of two additional graduate science education courses (6 credit hours) and six credit hours of Thesis are required (30 credit hours total).  For the non-thesis track, a minimum of three additional graduate science education classes (9 credit hours), three credit hours of electives, and three credit of Research are required (33 credit hours total).

Sample Full Time Schedule (non-thesis option)