Mathematics M.A.
We offer the Mathematics M.A. with two emphases. The Liberal Arts Emphasis is a traditional, on-campus program intended for students who are planning to continue into our Ph.D. program in Educational Mathematics. The Teaching Emphasis is designed for current in-service secondary mathematics teachers, and combines online classes during the academic year with a mixture of online and face-to-face classes during the summer.
Generally, a Bachelor's degree in mathematics or mathematics education with strong mathematics courses is required for admission to these programs. Students without a Bachelor's degree in mathematics are advised to consult the school for a list of recommended undergraduate courses they should take before applying.
Liberal Arts Emphasis
This program is intended for students who do not already possess a Master's degree and wish to continue into the Ph.D. program in Educational Mathematics. It is not intended as a stand alone program. Students who complete this program and are deemed to be making good progress are automatically admitted to continue with the Ph.D. program.
For degree and program requirements, see:
Mathematics M.A. — Liberal Arts Emphasis
Teaching Emphasis
This program is designed to prepare teachers to be experts in their own classroom. Upon finishing this program they should be able to teach the content of mathematics, assume leadership roles in mathematics curriculum within their schools, and read and understand the professional literature relating to the teaching and learning of their discipline. The emphasis is on preparing teachers for the 21st century with a dynamic and individualized program of study.
For degree and program requirements, see:
Mathematics M.A. — Teaching Emphasis