Updated 2019-2020 Graduate Catalog

Mathematics Education, M.S. master

Required Credits: 32
Required GPA: 3.0

I. REQUIRED EDUCATION CORE

Complete the following courses:

• ED 6100 Educational Research I (3 credits)
• ED 6107 Advanced Educational Psychology (3 credits)
• MATH 6050 Assessment in the Mathematics Classroom (3 credits)

II. REQUIRED MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE COURSES

Select at least 12 credits from the following:

Note: Some courses listed have pre-requistites not
required in this program.

Other math content courses may be used with consent of
advisor.

• MATH 5240 Number Theory (3 credits)
• MATH 5260 Mathematical Problem Solving (3 credits)
• MATH 5310 Linear Algebra (4 credits)
• MATH 5371 Modern Algebra (3 credits)
• MATH 5410 Introduction to Analysis (3 credits)
• MATH 5440 Introduction to Fractals & Chaos (3 credits)
• MATH 5470 Advanced Calculus (3 credits)
• MATH 5560 Classical and Modern Geometry (3 credits)
• MATH 5710 Mathematical Modeling (3 credits)
• MATH 5720 Numerical Methods (3 credits)
• MATH 5760 Topics in Applied Mathematics (3 credits)
• MATH 5820 History of Mathematics (3 credits)
• MATH 6350 Abstract Algebra for Secondary Teachers (3 credits)
• MATH 6550 Geometry for Secondary Teachers (3 credits)
• STAT 5631 Probability and Statistics I (4 credits)
• STAT 5632 Probability and Statistics II (3 credits)
• STAT 5650 Probability and Statistics for Secondary Teachers (4 credits)
• STAT 5660 Statistics for the Health Sciences (3 credits)

III. REQUIRED MATHEMATICS PEDAGOGY ELECTIVE COURSES

 

Select at least 9 credits from the following (or other
pedagogy courses approved by an advisor):

• MATH 5064 Number Concepts for Teachers (4 credits)
• MATH 5065 Mathematical Foundations of Algebra for Teachers (4 credits)
• MATH 5066 Geometry and Technology in the Mathematics Classroom (4 credits)
• MATH 5067 Data Investigations, Probability, and Statistics for Teachers (4 credits)
• MATH 6061 Number Sense For Teachers (3 credits)
• MATH 6062 Number Theory For Teachers (3 credits)
• MATH 6200 Discrete Mathematics For Teachers (3 credits)
• MATH 6500 Geometry In The Classroom For Teachers (3 credits)
• MATH 6600 Probability For Teachers (3 credits)

IV. REQUIRED PORTFOLIO EVALUATION AND RESEARCH

Note: Consult with an advisor before registering for
MATH 6980:

• MATH 6055 Pedagogical Portfolio Evaluation (0 credit)
• MATH 6980 Research (2 credits)

COMPENTENCY REQUIREMENT

Completion of MATH 6050, Assessment in the Mathematics
Classroom, with a grade of 'B' or better, or the
equivalent as approved by the department.

 

WRITTEN EXAMINATION All major programs require satisfactory completion of a final written examination which needs to be successfully completed prior to scheduling the oral examination. Please consult with your academic advisor for requirements specific to your area of study.