Master of Science in Teaching Mathematics

This degree should be pursued by students interested in teaching. Admission is open to those licensed as teachers as well as those seeking initial licensure.

Candidates seeking initial licensure must meet the major requirements listed below, satisfy a professional education component, and meet discipline-related requirements. The candidate should contact the chair of the Department of Educational Leadership for the professional education component and the chair of the Department of Mathematical Sciences for the discipline-related requirements.

The Master of Science in Teaching requires the M.S.T. core of 9 hours plus 15 hours of specified courses in the department and a 12-hour cognate in professional education. Every candidate is required to declare a concentration in either Middle Grade or Secondary Mathematics.

All candidates must

1. complete 36 hours including the core (9 hours), a concentration (15 hours), and a cognate (12 hours).
2. complete at least 30 hours at the graduate level with at least 21 hours at the 6000 level.
3. file a Candidacy Form with the Graduate College prior to the completion of 24 hours credit.
4. successfully complete a comprehensive examination (may be taken no more than twice).

M.S.T. Core
Each candidate for the Master of Science in Teaching in Mathematics must complete the following core (9 hours):
MATH 6320 Mathematical Problem Solving
MATH 6380 Current Trends in Mathematics Education
MATH 6900 Research in Mathematics Education

Concentration: Middle Grade Mathematics
Admission Requirements:
A candidate for admission to the Master of Science in Teaching program with a concentration in Middle Grade Mathematics must

1. hold a valid elementary teaching certificate.
2. have one year teaching experience.
3. submit three letters of recommendation.
4. have an acceptable GRE or MAT score. (A GRE of 900 or an MAT of 44 is expected.)

Any applicant not meeting these requirements may petition to the Mathematics Education Graduate Admissions Committee.

Degree Requirements:
In addition to the core, students must complete the concentration and cognate as outlined below.

Concentration
Fifteen (15) hours selected from MATH 5620, 6100, 6330, 6340, 6350 and other courses in the department selected in consultation with advisor.

Cognate
Twelve (12) hours in the College of Education and Behavioral Science (determined jointly by the Departments of Mathematical Sciences, Educational Leadership, and Elementary and Special Education).

Concentration: Secondary Mathematics
Admission Requirements
A candidate for admission to the Master of Science in Teaching program with a concentration in Secondary Mathematics must

1. hold a valid secondary mathematics teaching certificate, or have completed 9 hours of mathematics past the calculus sequence.*
2. have one year teaching or related work experience.
3. submit three letters of recommendation.
4. have an acceptable GRE or MAT score. (A GRE of 900 or an MAT of 44 is expected.)

Any applicant not meeting these requirements may petition to the Mathematics Education Graduate Admissions Committee.
*NOTE: Candidates seeking initial licensure may be required to complete additional hours in mathematics and/or professional education. (An advisor should be consulted.)

Degree Requirements
In addition to the core, students must complete the concentration and cognate as outlined below.

Concentration Courses
Fifteen (15) hours including STAT 5190, MATH 6170, and three other courses from the department selected in consultation with advisor.

Cognate Courses
Twelve (12) hours in the College of Education and Behavioral Science (determined jointly by the Departments of Mathematical Sciences and Educational Leadership).