Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ | Bulletin: 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin Program: Master of Science in Education, Secondary Mathematics Teaching (MSE) Minimum Credits Required:__________________ | |||
Master of Science in Education, Secondary Mathematics Teaching (MSE)Graduate Studies >> Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education 812-465-7024 |
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MSE Program InformationProgram DescriptionThe Master of Science in Education (MSE) degree program involves advanced study designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of licensed, practicing teachers in P-12 schools. The program blends studies of educational theory with analysis of current educational issues and practices. The program of study includes 33 credit hours culminating in an action research project implemented in the graduate student’s P-12 classroom or school. The program does not lead to initial teacher licensure. However, courses may be used for license renewal. Programs are offered in the following areas:
Admission RequirementsApplicants must be admitted to graduate study under University graduate policies and then be accepted into the specific MSE track. In addition to the requirements for admission to graduate study at USI, admission to the MSE program requires the following:
The (Secondary) Mathematics Teaching track also requires a baccalaureate degree with a major in mathematics or mathematics teaching. | ||||
Program OutcomesAll Master of Science in Education programs address learning outcomes in the areas of advanced instruction, curriculum theory, human development, and social foundations appropriate for the specific emphasis. Graduates of the Master of Science in Education with an emphasis in Secondary Mathematics Teaching will:
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CurriculumThe Master of Science in Education degree program with an emphasis in Secondary Mathematics Teaching is designed to enhance the content knowledge and skills of licensed, practicing secondary mathematics teachers. Eighteen credit hours in mathematics classes enables graduates of the program to teach dual-credit mathematics courses in Indiana high schools and to teach mathematics at some higher education institutions. | ||||
Mathematics Courses (18 hours)Choose 6 of the following seven courses: | ||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
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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 | |||
MATH 641 - Number Theory and Applications Term(s) Offered: Irregularly offered | Credits: 3 | |||
STAT 638 - Fundamental Models in Statistical Inference Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||
Education Electives (6 hours)Choose 2 of the following courses. | ||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
EDUC 604 - Equity Education Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||
EDUC 651 - Instructional Internship Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||
EDUC 681 - Foundations of Community-Based Education Term(s) Offered: Fall | Credits: 3 | |||
EDUC 684 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Education Term(s) Offered: Spring | Credits: 3 | |||
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 the research sequence.) | ||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
EDUC 601 - Research in Education Term(s) Offered: Summer | Credits: 3 | |||
EDUC 699 - Supervised Research Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 1-3 | |||
(6 Credits of EDUC 699 are required, taken twice for 3 Credits each) | ||||
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