Master of Science in Education-Mathematics Teaching

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The Master of Science in Education—Mathematics Teaching 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 includes15 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)

MATH 603 - Fundamental Concepts of Algebra Credits: 3
MATH 604 - Fundamental Concepts of Geometry Credits: 3
MATH 605 - Problem Solving in Mathematics Credits: 3
MATH 611 - Introduction to Analysis for Secondary Teachers Credits: 3
MATH 621 - Technology for Teaching Mathematics Credits: 3
STAT 638 - Fundamental Models in Statistical Inference 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.)

EDUC 601 - Research in Education Credits: 3
EDUC 631 - Analysis of Instruction Credits: 3
EDUC 671 - Integrating Research Seminar in Education Credits: 3