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Master of Education: Mathematics Education

The Mathematics Education Specialization emphasizes continuing education and advanced, specialized training at the graduate level in mathematics education. Provides for either elementary or secondary emphasis. Intended to strengthen teaching competence of mathematics teachers and to prepare them for other leadership roles in mathematics education.

Course of Study

In brief, the M.Ed. in C&I requires 45 credits:

9 credits in Foundations of Education

18 credits in Mathematics education (the area of specialization)
9 credits in a Supporting Area of study, and
9 credits in Culminating Experience

All course choices are to be negotiated with advisors. Advisors have the discretion to recommend or require certain courses depending on the student’s background.

This document describes below what is required in the Math Education area of specialization and guides for selecting courses in a supporting area of study. Students should carefully review the Core Requirements for details about all four components of the M.Ed. course of study. Students must also follow the general requirements of the graduate school; among these are that a course of study should include at least 18 credits at the 500-level or above and 18 graded credits.

Coursework in Mathematics and Mathematics Education (18 credits minimum)

At least 18 credits in Mathematics and Mathematics Education are required. Courses should be selected in consultation with the student’s advisor and be appropriate for future career goals. Of the 18 credits, 6 to 9 credits should be chosen from Mathematics Education courses:

Listed below are some potential courses that students from which students can select. Other courses may be taken with consultation with advisor.

Mathematics Education Courses

Course	Title	Hours
EDC&I 536	Discourse in the Mathematics Classroom	3
EDC&I 538	Mathematical Thinking, Curriculum and Pedagogy	4
EDC&I 575	Seminar in Mathematics Education: Elementary	3
EDC&I 576	Seminar in Mathematics Education: Secondary	3
EDC&I 577	Current Issues in Mathematics Education	1-6

Mathematics Courses

Course	Title	Hours
MATH 300	Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning	3
STAT 311	Elements of Statistical Methods	5
MATH 411,412	Introduction to Modern Algebra for Teachers	3,3
MATH 444,445	Geometry for Teachers	3,3
MATH 301	Elementary Number Theory	3
MATH 307	Introduction to Differential Equations	3
MATH 308	Matrix Algebra with Applications	3
MATH 309	Linear Analysis	3
MATH 324, 326	Advanced Multivariable Calculus I, II	3,3
MATH 327, 328	Introductory Real Analysis I, II	3,3
STAT 341, 342	Intro. to Probability and Statistical Inference I, II	4,4
MATH 381	Discrete Math Modeling	3
MATH 382	Math Modeling	3
MATH 394	Probability I	3
MATH 407	Linear Optimization	3
MATH 408	Nonlinear Optimization	3
MATH 414, 415	Number Theory	3,3
MATH 420	History of Mathematics	3
MATH 421/422	Conceptual Calculus for Teachers	3, 3
MATH 427, 428, 429	Topics in Applied Analysis I, II, III	3, 3, 3
MATH 497	Special Topics in Math for Teachers (EDC&I 478)	4-9 (Max 9)
MATH 501-503	Special Topics in Teaching & Learning Math	2-3 (Max 15)
PHYS 401	Special Problems	2
PHYS 405/407	Physical Science by Inquiry II	5
PHYS 427	Applications of Physics	3

Note: Students in the Mathematics Education Study Option who wish to develop an emphasis in Cognitive Studies may do so by fulfilling their foundations of education requirement for the master's degree with a series of courses on learning and development, including: EDPSY 501 (3 credits, Fall), a learning sciences reading seminar (2 Credits, Fall), one other seminar in learning (3 credits, Winter) and a first-year research project. Particular course selection will be determined through consultation with their advisor. The student's C&I culminating experience can be an extension of their first year project for Learning Sciences.

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