Mathematics Department

Master of Science in Education - Mathematics "7-12" (6620)

Admission Prerequisites:

1.  Completion of at least 18 semester hours beyond calculus, including 
    one semester of linear algebra or abstract algebra, a semester of geometry,
    and at least one semester of analysis, discrete mathematics, calculus based 
    probability, or calculus based statistics.
2.  An average of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0 in all undergraduate mathematics courses.
3.  Acceptance as a graduate student by the chairperson of the faculty of the
    Mathematics Department and the dean of graduate studies.
4.  A limited deficiency in any of the above may be removed while pursuing
    graduate study with a written statement from the chairperson of the 
    Mathematics Department.  A copy of this statement will be filed in the 
    Mathematics Department Office and the Graduate Office.

Note:  A Certificate of Qualification or Initial Certification is necessary if
       this degree is to be used to seek Professional Certification.
 
Program Requirements:

The student must complete at least 30 semester hours of course work from the 
following three categories.  Unrestricted electives are not permitted. 
A minimum of 15 hours must be completed at the (600 or 700) gradute level.
    
Mathematics...................................................12-15

      MAT 501 Mathematics for Teachers: Algebra 
      MAT 521 Mathematics for Teachers: Geometry 
      MAT 581 Mathematics for Teachers: Probability and Statistics 
      MAT 601*  Topics in Algebra 
      MAT 611*  Topics in Analysis 
      MAT 603   Theory of Matrices 
      MAT 620   Modern Geometry:  Selected Topics 
      MAT 631   Foundations of Mathematics 
      MAT 651   Theory of Numbers 
      MAT 670   Discrete Math & Found. of Computer Science 
      MAT 681   Intermediate Probability 
      MAT 683   Statistical Theory 
      MAT 696   History of Mathematics 
      MAT 699   Advanced Special Topics 
      MAT 701   Modern Algebra I 
      MAT 711   Analysis I

* Required if not part of student's undergraduate program.

Curriculum and Research in Mathematics Education.................9

Required of all students.  Each candidate, after conference with his 
advisor, must select either
   

      MED 600   Contemporary Math - Curriculum Development
      MED 595   Research in Math Education

and

         MED 690   Project
   OR
         MED 795   Thesis in Mathematics Education

Mathematics Education..........................................6-9

The student must complete at least six semester hours of graduate 
mathematics education courses selected by advisement from the 
following list.  Up to six semester hours of electives pertaining
to the professional development of a teacher may be chosen with prior
approval of the student's adviser or the department chairperson.

         MED 601   Seminar in Teaching of Mathematics
         MED 602   Selected Topics for Math - Teachers(6-9 hrs.)
         MED 604   Teaching of Geometric Concepts
         MED 605   Teaching of Algebraic Concepts
         MED 606   Logo:  Computer Programming II for Educ.
         MED 607   Technology in Math Education
         MED 683   Problem Solving and Problem Posing

MINIMUM PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS....................................30
 
TOTAL REQUIREMENTS..............................................30
(See prerequisites for each course with course description.)