Graduate Interdisciplinary Degree Program M.A. – Middle Level Mathematics Teaching Emphasis
College of Natural and Health Sciences
See “Middle Level Mathematics Teaching Emphasis”.
Degree Requirements — 30 Credits
Degree Requirements
Required Courses — 9 hours
| MED 600 | Introduction to Research in Mathematics Education | 3 |
| MFT 520 | Survey of Mathematics | 3 |
| MFT 530 | Conceptions of Analytic Geometry and Calculus | 3 |
NOTE: MED 600 satisfies the Graduate School requirements for Introduction to Graduate Studies.
Required Elective Credits — 9 hours
Choose 3 of the following:
| MFT 514 | Geometry in Middle School Mathematics Teaching | 3 |
| MFT 515 | Number and Operations in Middle Level Mathematics Teaching | 3 |
| MFT 516 | Algebra in Middle Level Mathematics Teaching | 3 |
| MFT 517 | Data Analysis & Probability in Middle Level Mathematics Teaching | 3 |
Elective Major Credits — 12 hours
Six credits in electives may be chosen from above courses and the following or approved substitutes:
| MED 522 | Topics in Mathematics Teaching at the Middle Level | 1 - 3 |
| MED 588 | Implementation of Mathematics Standards in Instruction | 1 - 3 |
| MED 599 | Action Research Project Seminar | 1-3 |
| MED 673 | Teaching and Learning Mathematics on the Elementary Level | 3 |
| MED 674 | Teaching and Learning Mathematics on the Secondary Level | 3 |
| MFT 518 | Proportional Reasoning for Middle Level Mathematics Teachers | 3 |
| MFT 522 | Topics in Middle Level Mathematics Teaching | 3 |
| | Two additional approved elective courses for up to 6 hours | |
MED 522: Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits
MED 588:Repeatable for a maximum of 3 credits
MED 599:Repeatable 3 times
MFT 522: Repeatable under different subtitles
Additional electives may be chosen from courses offered by the school or other schools with the approval of the student’s advisor. Students are encouraged to choose relevant courses from the above or those offered by other schools (e.g. EDMS 665, EDMS 667, EDMS 670).
Comprehensive Examination
A student may select either one of the following options to satisfy the school comprehensive examination requirement. Normally, at least three faculty members will be involved in judging whether or not the selected option has been completed satisfactorily.
- Option 1. Completion of the Action Research Project. The Action Research Project centers around a curricular unit created by the student to be used in their professional instruction. It includes a review of relevant literature, curricular/instructional plan, data analysis and discussion. A copy of this project must be filed with the school; in addition, the student must make a two hour presentation of the project. Students who choose this option are encouraged to take MED 599 to support their work on the project.
- Option 2. A written comprehensive examination over MED 600, MFT 520 and two other courses chosen by the student from MFT 514, MFT 515, MFT 516 and MFT 517.
This program does not prepare teachers to teach mathematics at the upper secondary level (9-12), does not lead to secondary licensure, and will not prepare students for advanced work in mathematics. It is designed solely for professional teachers with minimal mathematics backgrounds who wish to be prepared to teach mathematics at the middle level.
NOTE: For more information about the Interdisciplinary Studies: Graduate Interdisciplinary Degree.