Mathematics Education Concentration, M.A.Ed.

About the Mathematics Education Program

This program enables teachers, administrators, and other formal and non-formal educators at all grade levels to enact meaningful mathematics teaching and learning in all possible learning environments. Interdisciplinary and trans-disciplinary approaches are used to support rich mathematical investigations and to implement challenging curricular structures that exceed state and local standards and objectives.

The program is suitable for elementary, middle and high school teachers and administrators who want to specialize in mathematics education, those who work in educational agencies and curriculum development, community college instructors, and others who are interested in the best mathematics education practices for all students.

Master of Arts in Education Degree Requirements (M.A.Ed.)

(a minimum of 30 credits)

This program is individualized and planned with the program Coordinator.

1. Mathematics Concentration
2. Education Foundation Courses (6 credits)
3. Concentration Courses (Mathematics) (15 credits)
4. Electives in Education (6 credits)
5. ED 599 Culminating Masters’ Project  (3 credits)

The foundation courses (ED 501 –ED 510 ) provide knowledge basic to all aspects of education. A minimum of 15 credits of the degree program must be taken in Mathematics; the remaining credits must be in Education.