**Review** Graduate Catalog 2025-2026

MED 600 Introduction to Research in Mathematics Education

Examination and critique of current research in mathematics education. A focus on research design, analysis and reporting of both qualitative and quantitative research.
3

Level Restriction

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MED 610 Survey of Research in Mathematics Education

The goals of this course are to synthesize and re-conceptualize past research, suggest areas of research most useful to advancing the field and provide implications for classroom practice.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

MED 622 Directed Studies

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
1- 3

Special Notes

Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

Level Restriction

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Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

MED 645 Interventions in Mathematics

Students will develop knowledge and skills needed to be effective in providing interventions in mathematics for students with learning disabilities and in helping other teachers and paraprofessionals do the same.
3

Level Restriction

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MED 654 Seminar in College Mathematics Teaching

Improvement of undergraduate mathematics teaching via active student-based learning and implementation of a learning cycle of informed practice and information gathering, reflection and analysis, and planning and modified practice. S/U graded.
1

Level Restriction

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Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

MED 673 Teaching and Learning Mathematics on the Elementary Level

To prepare elementary/middle school mathematics specialists. Includes mathematics review of number theory, geometry and other content, NCTM curriculum, professional and assessment standards, use of technology and manipulatives and research.
3

Level Restriction

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MED 674 Teaching and Learning Mathematics on the Secondary Level

Address and evaluate specific problems in mathematics education. Allow students to examine curricular concerns, evaluation, teaching special populations and cognitive issues relating specifically to the secondary level.
3

Prerequisites

MED 610 with a minimum grade of C

Level Restriction

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MED 675 Teaching and Learning Mathematics on the Post-Secondary Level

Address community college and undergraduate level mathematics education issues. Focus on current curriculum reform and research into learning and teaching on the post-secondary level.
3

Prerequisites

MED 610 with a minimum grade of C

Level Restriction

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MED 678 Special Topics

No more than six hours may be applied to any one graduate degree. Prerequisites and topics announced in Schedule of Classes.
2- 3

Level Restriction

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Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 2 times

MED 680 Teaching Math for Understanding I

Must be an in-service math teacher or math teacher leader. Classroom and teacher leadership issues related to 1) variation in beliefs and practices underlying teaching math for understanding and 2) motivation, status, and affect in the mathematics classroom.
3

Level Restriction

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MED 681 Teaching Math for Understanding II

Must be an in-service math teacher or math teacher leader. Classroom and teacher leadership issues related to 1) using assessment to support teaching math for understanding and 2) providing all students with the opportunity to learn mathematics with understanding.
3

Level Restriction

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MED 682 Implementing Mathematics Curriculum

A course for developing the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective mathematics teacher leader with an emphasis on implementing a high-quality mathematics curriculum.
3

Level Restriction

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MED 683 Seminar in Equity and Diversity Issues in Mathematics Education

Addresses cultural issues related to generating equity in K-12 mathematics. Each seminar focuses on a particular cultural issue, such as gender, ethnicity, race, and class. S/U graded.
1- 3

Level Restriction

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Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

MED 684 Mathematics Coaching

Must be an in-service teacher or math teacher leader. Develop the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective mathematics coach.
3

Level Restriction

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MED 685 Math Teacher Leadership I

Must be an in-service math teacher or math teacher leader. Knowledge and skills for mathematics teacher leadership including: leading change initiatives, managing conflict, designing math professional development, supporting cultural responsible teaching, and deepening pedagogical content knowledge for teaching mathematics.
2

Level Restriction

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MED 686 Math Teacher Leadership II

Must be an in-service math teacher or teacher leader. This course focuses on the knowledge and skills to be an effective mathematics teacher leader by building and expanding on the content of MED 685.
2

Prerequisites

MED 685 with a minimum grade of C

Level Restriction

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MED 687 Math Teacher Leadership III

Knowledge and skills for mathematics teacher leadership including: exploring general leadership, working with teachers, analyzing the interactions among culture, mathematics, teaching and learning, and deepening mathematics knowledge for teaching.
2

Level Restriction

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MED 688 Math Teacher Leadership IV

This course focuses on the knowledge and skills to be an effective mathematics teacher leader by building on the content of MED 687.
2

Prerequisites

MED 687 with a minimum grade of C

Level Restriction

Include GR