Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Bulletin: 2018-2019 Graduate Bulletin Program: Master of Science in Education, Mathematics Teaching (MSE) Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Master of Science in Education, Mathematics Teaching (MSE)

Graduate Studies >> Pott College of Science, Engineering and Education 

The Master of Science in Education, Mathematics Teaching track is designed to strengthen the conceptual and pedagogical understanding of mathematics for teachers of mathematics at the secondary level and for instructors of entry-level mathematics at two- and four-year colleges and universities. The goals of this program are to further students’ mathematical knowledge and to provide rich pedagogical experiences utilizing appropriate technologies and manipulatives as they relate to the teaching and learning of mathematics. The program includes 15 credit hours from the Teacher Education department and 18 credit hours from the Mathematics department. An interview with the Chair of the Mathematics department is required for admission to this track. 

Mathematics Courses (18 hours)

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
MATH 603 - Fundamental Concepts of Algebra
Term(s) Offered:
Credits: 3
MATH 604 - Fundamental Concepts of Geometry
Term(s) Offered:
Credits: 3
MATH 605 - Problem Solving in Mathematics
Term(s) Offered:
Credits: 3
MATH 611 - Introduction to Analysis for Secondary Teachers
Term(s) Offered:
Credits: 3
MATH 621 - Technology for Teaching Mathematics
Term(s) Offered:
Credits: 3
STAT 638 - Fundamental Models in Statistical Inference
Term(s) Offered:
Credits: 3

Human Development and Social Foundations (6 hours)

Select one course designed to meet the human development requirement (3 hours):

  • EDUC 512, EDUC 514, EDUC 523, EDUC 621, EDUC 622, EDUC 624, EDUC 690 (approved topics: Human Development; Gifted & Talented Education)

Select one course designed to meet the social foundations requirements (3 hours):

  • EDUC 511, EDUC 603, EDUC 605, EDUC 608, EDUC 609 

Research Sequence (9 hours)

All MSE students must complete the research sequence requirement – 9 hours.  (Note these courses must be taken at USI.  Transfer courses will not be accepted for these courses.)

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
EDUC 601 - Research in Education
Term(s) Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
EDUC 631 - Analysis of Instruction
Term(s) Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
EDUC 671 - Integrating Research Seminar in Education
Term(s) Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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