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The Department of Mathematical Sciences offers an MA degree with an emphasis in mathematics education (Option II). The program is designed to improve the proficiency of teachers in mathematics and in the techniques of teaching. Candidates for admission to this program should have an undergraduate degree with a strong mathematics background and a teacher certification. (Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.)
The requirements for the degree are:
- 36 credits
- Course requiremnts: Three courses in mathematics education and an additional four courses in mathematics from at least two areas.
- Comprehensive exam
- Professional paper and oral presention on the research topic chosen
Suggested Course of Study:
| Year 1 |
3 summer courses (eg. Year A list) & 1 course (night or correspondence) during the year (eg. Math 500) |
| Year 2 |
3 summer courses (eg. Year B list) & comprehensive exam |
| Year 3 |
3 summer courses (eg. Year C list) & professional paper |
Schedule of courses:
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