Degree Requirements

Department Major (21 credits)

Mathematics Education (12)

Required  (6 credits)

• 254:540  Introduction to Mathematics Education  (3)
• 254:644  Mathematics Education Practicum  (3)

Elective Mathematics Education Courses (6 credits)

• 300:341  Modern High School Mathematics (3)
• 300:442  Problem Solving Processes in Mathematics (3)
• 300:443  Methods of Teaching Secondary School Mathematics (3)
• 254:541  Analysis of Mathematics Curricula I (3)
• 254:543  Background for Teaching Elementary School Mathematics I (3)
• 254:544  Background for Teaching Elementary School Mathematics II (3)
• 254:547  Seminar in Elementary School Mathematics (3)
• 254:548  Technology in Mathematics Teaching (3)
• 254:645  Independent Study in Mathematics Education (BA)
• 254:648  Topics in Mathematics Education (3)

Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics (9 credits)

Elective Courses (Choose from the Mathematics, Computer Science, or Statistics Departments or appropriate content-focused courses at the GSE)

Electives (9 credits)

With advisor’s approval, these courses may be taken anywhere in the university. At least 6 of these elective credits must be from areas outside of mathematics education.

Comprehensive Examination or Alternative

Total Credits:  30