**Review** Graduate Catalog 2025-2026

MED 700 Cognitive Processes in Mathematics

Analyze research concerning cognitive science in mathematics education. Conduct case study on cognition in mathematics.
3

Prerequisites

MED 610 with a minimum grade of C

Level Restriction

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MED 701 Quantitative Research in Mathematics Education

Learn advanced research concepts and methods that are unique in the study of educational mathematics. Includes data analysis and advanced statistical techniques.
3

Prerequisites

(MED 610 and MATH 651 with a minimum grade of C)

Level Restriction

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MED 702 Qualitative Research in Mathematics Education

A focus on paradigms, issues and methods of qualitative research in mathematics education. This includes critical analysis of literature and of data collected from mathematics learning environments.
3

Prerequisites

MED 610 with a minimum grade of C

Level Restriction

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MED 703 Teaching and Learning K-12 Mathematics

A focus on issues relevant to working with pre-service and in service K-12 mathematics teachers, and in promoting standards-based content, curriculum, pedagogy and assessment.
3

Prerequisites

MED 610 with a minimum grade of C

Level Restriction

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MED 710 Seminar in Post-Secondary Mathematics Teaching

Curricular, pedagogical and ethical issues in college mathematics teaching. Students and faculty reflect on and discuss ways to improve and reform teaching. S/U graded.
1

Level Restriction

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MED 731 Learning Theories in Mathematics Education

Examines the research and practice of learning theories in mathematics education (grades 6-14), including their historical and contemporary significance in research and practice. 

3

Offered

Generally offered Fall - Check with department/school for next offering

Level Restriction

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MED 732 Mathematics Curriculum Design

Examines the research and practice of curriculum development in mathematics education (grades 6-14), including educational philosophy, contemporary problems of curriculum design, and the role of mathematics teacher educators in curriculum decision-making processes.

3

Offered

Generally offered Fall - Check with department/school for next offering

Level Restriction

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MED 733 Models of Teaching in Mathematics

Examines the research and practice of teaching models in mathematics education (grades 6-14), including theory-based and research-based practices of mathematics teaching in relation to historical and contemporary contexts.

3

Offered

Generally offered Fall - Check with department/school for next offering

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MED 740 Equity in Mathematics Education

Examines the research and practice of equity, inclusion, and diversity in mathematics education (grades 6-14), including the underlying theories of such research and practice in relation to historical and contemporary contexts.

3

Offered

Generally offered Spring Odd Years

Level Restriction

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MED 750 History and Philosophy of Mathematics Education

An exploration of the underpinnings of current K-16 mathematics education by examining the historical development, perspectives and schools of thought that have influenced the teaching of mathematics.
3

Prerequisites

MED 700 with a minimum grade of C

Level Restriction

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MED 751 Teaching Mathematical Sciences Mentorship

Under the mentorship of mathematical science faculty, participants will participate in the administration and facilitation of an undergraduate or master’s level course in the mathematics sciences.  

3

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 3 times

MED 752 Research in Mathematics Education Mentorship

Under the mentorship of a mathematics educator, participants will investigate a research question relevant to their degree goals, and actively engage in mathematics education research practices to answer a research question.

3

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 3 times

MED 753 Theory to Practice in Mathematical Sciences Mentorship

Under the mentorship of mathematical sciences faculty, participants will work on a problem relevant to their degree goals, and investigate possible solution paths and their relevance to mathematics education.  

3

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 3 times

MED 766 Research Design Seminar

The course focuses on concrete issues of developing and conducting mathematics education research: picking a topic, developing problem statement, purpose, research questions, and relevant literature review. S/U graded.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR