Graduate Programs for Mathematics Educators

EMU offers the following graduate programs for mathematics educators:

Master of Arts in Elementary Education with a Concentration in Mathematics

The master of arts in elementary education program is offered through the College of Education. The program includes foundation courses, a specialized course in related educational issues, a concentration consisting of a minimum of four classes that reflect a thematic or other unified pattern, elective courses, a seminar course designed to assist the student to develop a thesis/project topic and proposal, and thesis/project credits needed to complete the product.

The elementary education program requires each student to pursue a concentration. A concentration includes a minimum of four classes and one option is a concentration in mathematics. The following is a list of courses that may be taken for the mathematics concentration:

For more information about the mathematics concentration, contact:

Master of Arts in Middle Level Education with a Concentration in Mathematics

The master of arts in middle level education program is offered through the College of Education. The program includes foundation courses, a specialized course in related educational issues, a concentration consisting of a minimum of four classes that reflect a thematic or other unified pattern, elective courses, a seminar course designed to assist the student to develop a thesis/project topic and proposal, and thesis/project credits needed to complete the product.

The middle level education program requires each student to pursue a concentration. A concentration includes a minimum of four classes and one option is a concentration in mathematics. The following is a list of courses that may be taken for the mathematics concentration:

For more information about the mathematics concentration, contact:

Dr. Joan Jones

Master of Arts in Secondary Education with a Concentration in Mathematics

The master of arts in secondary education program is offered through the College of Education. The program includes foundation courses, a specialized course in related educational issues, a concentration consisting of a minimum of four classes that reflect a thematic or other unified pattern, elective courses, a seminar course designed to assist the student to develop a thesis/project topic and proposal, and thesis/project credits needed to complete the product.

The secondary education program requires each student to pursue a concentration. A concentration includes a minimum of four classes and one option is a concentration in mathematics. The following is a list of courses that may be taken for the mathematics concentration:

For more information about the mathematics concentration, contact:

Master of Arts in Mathematics with a Concentration in Mathematics Education

This program for secondary mathematics teachers requires a minimum of 34 graduate hours beyond the bachelor's degree.

The requirements for admission to the Master of Arts in Mathematics with a Concentration in Mathematics Education are:

1. Meet all Graduate School degree admission requirements

2. Complete the equivalent of at least a minor in mathematics (approximately 20 credit hours) although a major in mathematics is preferred. More specifically, the student must have taken the equivalent of the entire calculus sequence (MATH 120 Calculus I, MATH 121 Calculus II, MATH 223 Multivariable Calculus) and a beginning course in linear algebra (MATH 122 Linear Algebra). A grade point average of 2.75 is required in the student's previous mathematics and mathematics education course work. Students without such a background may be admitted to the program conditionally.

3. Currently hold certification to teach high school mathematics

This program requires a minimum of 34 graduate credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree, to be distributed with the approval of the department according to the course requirements below. The program includes a minimum of 15 hours in mathematics and a maximum of 13 hours in mathematics education coursework, as well as a 2-hour research study in mathematics education. Four hours will be taken from the College of Education in research techniques and curriculum foundations. Approval by the student's advisor of each semester's courses is suggested prior to registration, but not required. Final recommendation for the degree by the coordinator of advising is required.

• Mathematics Content (15 credit hours)
• Mathematics Pedagogical Knowledge (13 credit hours)
• Mathematics Education Research (2 credit hours)
• Educational Foundations (4 credit hours)

Required Coursework

1.Mathematics Content (9 hours)
MATH 411 Abstract Algebra (3)
MATH 416 Linear Algebra (3)
MATH 420 Introduction to Analysis (3)

Students with undergraduate credit in any or all of these courses will substitute approved mathematics electives for these hours--see list below. No more than nine hours of 400 level coursework may be applied toward a graduate program.

2.Mathematics Pedagogical Knowledge (7 hours)
MATH 588 High School Mathematics, Methods and Content (3)
or
MATH 584 Middle School Mathematics, Methods and Content (3)
MATH 583 Problem Solving (2)
MATH 580Mathematical Connections (2)

3.Research in Mathematics Education (2 hours)
MATH 691 Research Study (2)

At least 2 hours of thesis or research study in mathematics education is required. Students will, with the approval of the coordinator of advising, select a supervisor to direct the thesis/research study. A presentation is required at the conclusion of the thesis/research study.

4.Educational Foundations Courses (4 hours)
CURR 655 Curriculum Foundations (2)
EDPS 677 Research Techniques (2)

Restricted Elective Coursework - Mathematics Content (6 hours)

One course from each of two of the following three groups:

a.Algebra
MATH 511 Linear Algebra (3)
MATH 518 Theory of Groups (3)
MATH 618 Theory of Fields (3)

b.Analysis
MATH 524 Complex Analysis (3)
MATH 526 Real Analysis (3)

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