2022-2023 Graduate Catalog
Mathematics
Programs
Professional Education
Programs
Elementary and Middle Level Mathematics Education, M.S. master
Required Credits: 34
Required GPA: 3.00
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
Complete the following courses:
- MATH 6061 Number Sense for Teachers (3 credits)
- MATH 5064 Number Concepts (4 credits)
or MATH 6062 Number Theory for Teachers (3 credits)
Select at least 5 courses from the following:
- MATH 5065 Mathematical Foundations of Algebra (4 credits)
- MATH 5066 Geometry and Technology (4 credits)
- MATH 5067 Data, Probability, and Statistics (4 credits)
- MATH 6200 Structures of Discrete Mathematics (3 credits)
- MATH 6500 Geometry in the Classroom for Teachers (3 credits)
- MATH 6600 Probability for Teachers (3 credits)
III. REQUIRED PORFOLIO AND RESEARCH
Note: MATH 6050 should be taken prior to the collection
of evidence for the pedagogical portfolio.
Note: Consult with advisor before registering for MATH
6055.
Complete the following courses:
- MATH 6055 Pedagogical Portfolio and Action Research (2 credits)
Program Learning Outcomes | Elementary and Middle Level Mathematics Education, M.S.
1. Knowledge: Students will gain an in depth understanding of mathematics content appropriate for elementary and middle level teachers.
2. Pedagogy: Students will develop an understanding of the uses and limitations of a variety of instructional methodologies.
3. Curricular Design: Student will design lessons and curriculum that communicate mathematical concepts to learners with diverse learning styles and ability levels.
4. Research: Students will gain a understanding of the literature and use that understanding to answer research questions in a specialized area of mathematics education.
5. Professional Advancement: Students will apply what they have learned to improve the learning of their students and enhance the mathematics curriculum at their schools.