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Dr. Randy Westhoff (Chair; rwesthoff@bemidjistate.edu), Dr. Eric Lund (Mathematics Program Coordinator; elund@bemidjistate.edu), Dr. Todd Frauenholtz, Dr. Colleen Livingston, Dr. Glen Richgels, Dr. Derek Webb
This degree is intended for middle level and secondary school teachers of mathematics. The focus is on providing greater subject depth and advanced instructional methodologies. Students are offered a curriculum which is appropriate to both their individual needs and their needs relating to classroom instruction.
Note: For Professional Education Cognate Area in Mathematics, see "Professional Education: M.S.–Education."
Applicants should have a licensed undergraduate teaching major or minor in mathematics.
See Section IV. Policies and Procedures for degree requirements.
Note: Required electives need to be selected so that at least 16 credits in the program are at the 6000 level.
ED 6100 Educational Research I (3 credits)
ED 6107 Advanced Educational Psychology (3 credits)
MATH 6050 Assessment in the Mathematics Classroom (3 credits)
Subtotal 9 Credits
Note: Asterisked (*) courses have prerequisites not required in this program.
Select at least 12 credits from the following
*MATH 6350 Abstract Algebra for Secondary Teachers (3 credits)
*MATH 6550 Geometry for Secondary Teachers (3 credits)
STAT 5650 Probability and Statistics for Secondary Teachers (4 credits)
Mathematics content courses numbered MATH 5210 to MATH 5820 as approved by advisor
Other mathematics content courses approved by advisor
Subtotal 12 Credits
Select at least 9 credits from the following
CS 6420 Classroom Integration of Computer Software (3 credits)
Other mathematics pedagogy courses approved by advisor
Subtotal 9 Credits
Note: Consult with advisor before registration for MATH 6980.MATH 6055 Pedagogical Portfolio Evaluation (0 credits)
MATH 6980 Graduate Research Paper (2 credits)
Subtotal 2 Credits
Computer Application of Statistics: Completion of MATH 6050 Assessment in the Mathematics Classroom, with a grade of "B" or better, or the equivalent as approved by the department.
This degree is intended for elementary and middle level teachers. The focus is on providing greater subject depth and advanced instructional methodologies. Students are offered a curriculum that is appropriate to both their individual needs and their needs relating to classroom instruction.
Applicants should have an elementary, middle level or equivalent license.
University Requirements
See Section IV. Policies and Procedures for degree requirements.
ED 6100 Educational Research (3 credits)
ED 6107 Advanced Educational Psychology (3 credits)
MATH 6050 Assessment in the Mathematics Classroom (3 credits)
Subtotal 9 Credits
Note: Asterisked (*) courses have prerequisites not required in this program.
Select one course from group a. and one course from group b.
MATH 5052 Math Models, Games, and Activities for the Elementary Classroom (3 credits)
or MATH 6061 Number Sense for Elementary and Middle Level Teachers (3 credits)- MATH 5064 Number Concepts for Middle School Teachers (4 credits)
or MATH 6062 Number Theory for Elementary and Middle Level Teachers (3 credits)Select at least 15 credits from the following
MATH 6200 Discrete Mathematics for Elementary and Middle Level Teachers (3 credits)
MATH 6300 Patterns and Functions for Elementary and Middle Level Teachers (3 credits)
MATH 6501 Geometry in the Classroom for Elementary and Middle Level Teachers (3 credits)
*MATH 6502 Geometry with Technology for Elementary and Middle Level Teachers (3 credits)
MATH 6601 Data Investigations for Elementary and Middle Level Teachers (3 credits)
*MATH 6602 Probability for Elementary and Middle Level Teachers (3 credits)
Subtotal 21-22 credits
Note: MATH 6050 Assessment in the Mathematics Classroom should be taken prior to the collection of evidence for the pedagogical portfolio.
Note: Consult with advisor before registration for MATH 6980.
MATH 6055 Pedagogical Portfolio Evaluation (0 credits)
MATH 6980 Graduate Research Paper (2 credits)
Subtotal 2 Credits
Total Semester Credits Required for Degree 32-33 Credits