Mathematics Education, MEd

The Master of Education in Mathematics Education is ideal for elementary, middle, and secondary school teachers. Its purpose is to provide an opportunity for graduate students to increase their knowledge of mathematics and pedagogy, as well as to become aware of research and innovations in mathematics education. Upon completion of the program, graduate students will be prepared to serve as leaders of mathematics education in their school districts or to pursue a doctoral degree in mathematics education. Completion of this degree meets the requirements for Level II certification. The program consists of 30 credits in two broad areas: Mathematics Education Content Specialization (12 credits), and Mathematics Education Electives (18 credits). The program consists of two specializations – one specialization in Secondary Mathematics Education and one specialization in Elementary and Middle School Mathematics Education.

MEd in Mathematics Education

I. Mathematics Education Content (12 cr.)

Students in the Elementary and Middle Level Specialization select from Option I.

Students in the Secondary Mathematics Specialization select from Option II.

Elementary and Middle Level Specialization

MAED 517 - Probability and Statistics for Elementary/Middle Level Teachers Credits: 3
MAED 520 - Patterns and Functions for Elementary/Middle Level Teachers Credits: 3
MAED 556 - Geometry for Elementary/Middle Level Teachers Credits: 3
MAED 557 - Introduction to Number Theory Credits: 3
MAED 558 - Introduction to Logic and Logical Games Credits: 3
MAED 561 - Discrete Mathematics for Elementary/Middle Level Teachers Credits: 3
MAED 571 - Algebra for Elementary/Middle Level Teachers Credits: 3
MAED 617 - Teaching Proportional Reasoning Credits: 3

Secondary Level Specialization

MAED 611 - Algebra for Secondary Teachers Credits: 3
MAED 612 - Geometry for Secondary Teachers Credits: 3
MAED 613 - Probability and Statistics for Secondary Teachers Credits: 3
MAED 614 - Pre-calculus and Discrete Math for Secondary Teachers Credits: 3
MAED 617 - Teaching Proportional Reasoning Credits: 3
MATH 650 - Themes in the History of Mathematics Credits: 3

II. Mathematics Education Electives (18 cr.)

Choose 18 credits from the following list of classes: MAED 559 or 616 or 618 or 650 or 652 or 654 or 660 or 681 or 698 or 795; Or one course from Category 1 MAED 517 or 520 or 556 or 557 or 558 or 561 or 571 or 611 or 612 or 613 or 614 or 617 or MATH 650; Or one course from SPED 569 or 578 or 650 or 750 or 751 or 752 or SPSY 577 or 746 or 747 or 748.