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Master of Education in Mathematics Secondary Education (36 credits)

All students must have at least a class A level license in a teaching field to be accepted into the Master of Education degree program.

The M. Ed. degree program consists of courses and experiences that lead to a graduate degree with a specialty track in mathematics. The degree is primarily for secondary school teachers. The 36-hour program consists of a minimum of 21 hours in mathematics, 12 hours in professional education and a Product of Learning experience with variable credit of 3-6 hours.

Professional Core 12 Credits

EDUC 610 Planning and Implementing Instruction for Diverse Learners

EDUC 641 Advanced Studies in Human Development and Learning Communities

EDUC 650 Effective Practices for Teaching, Learning, and Collaborative Leadership

EDUC 690 Applied Research in Education

Note: EDUC 690 is the prerequisite for EDUC 698 and MUST be one of the first six semester hours earned as an M.Ed. degree-seeking graduate student in the School of Education.

Mathematics Education

Choose one sequence in the area of Abstract Algebra or Real Analysis (MATH 511/612 or MATH 521/621).

MATH 504 Current Trends in Mathematics Education

MATH 507 Linear Algebra I

MATH 511 Abstract Algebra I

MATH 521 Real Analysis I

MATH 541 Complex Analysis I

MATH 61 Abstract Algebra II

MATH 621 Real Analysis II

STAT 561 Probability Theory

STAT 562 Applied Regression Analysis

Product of Learning 3-6 Credits

A product of learning in Mathematics Education is required and consists of three options: (1) Master’s Action Research Project, (2) Master’s Thesis, or (3) an Advanced Professional Portfolio. A variable credit of three to six hours can be earned. Students who elect to write a thesis will earn six semester hours and those who elect to conduct action research or develop an advanced professional portfolio will earn three semester hours.

EDUC 698 Advanced Applied Product of Learning