Teaching of Mathematics, MS
for the Master of Science in Teaching of Mathematics
The MS in the Teaching of Mathematics is intended for those who wish to teach at the high school or community college level. It does not lead to certification to teach in public schools. The program requires 32 credit hours and can normally be completed in 18 months. Applications are accepted for Fall semester.
A teaching assistantship and full tuition waiver (plus partial fee waiver) will be offered for three semesters to all admitted applicants who are native speakers of English or satisfy the English Proficiency Requirement for International Teaching Assistants.
for the Master of Science in Teaching of Mathematics
For additional details and requirements refer to the department's Guide to Graduate Studies and the Graduate College Handbook.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| A rigorous course in algebra at the level of MATH 417 or above | 3 or 4 | |
| A rigorous course in analysis at the level of MATH 447 or above | 3 or 4 | |
| Coursework from the College of Education in courses related to the teaching of mathematics at the secondary or college level, subject to the approval of the Director of Graduate Studies in Mathematics. | 7-8 | |
| Total hours | 32 | |
Other Requirements
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Other requirements may overlap | |
| Specific course and sequence requirements must be met. | |
| Two semesters of teaching under the supervision of a mentor in two categories | |
| MATH 405, MATH 415, MATH 444, and MATH 499 cannot be counted toward this graduate degree. | |
| Minimum Hours Required Within the Unit: | 24 |
| Minimum 500-level Hours Required Overall: | 12 (8 in Math) |
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 |
for the Master of Science in Teaching of Mathematics
- Students will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of abstract algebra.
- Students will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of either real or complex analysis.
- Students will engage with scholarship about the teaching and learning of mathematics.
- Students will gain experience in the teaching of mathematics at the college level.
- Students will integrate the theory and practice of teaching.
for the Master of Science in Teaching of Mathematics
Graduate Degree Programs in Mathematics
- Actuarial Science, MS
- Applied Mathematics, MS
- Mathematics, MS
- Mathematics, PhD
- optional concentrations:
- Teaching of Mathematics, MS
- optional concentration
for the Master of Science in Teaching of Mathematics
Mathematics Department
Department Chair: Vera Hur
Director of Graduate Studies: Jared Bronski
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