Curriculum and Instruction
M.S.Ed. in Secondary Education-Mathematics Education Track
Degree Requirements (36 cr.)
Major Requirements (18 cr.)
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J500 Instruction in the Context of Curriculum (3 cr.)
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N517 Advanced Methods in the Teaching of Middle/Junior High School Mathematics (3 cr.) OR N518 Advanced Methods in the Teaching of Middle/Junior High School Mathematics (3 cr.)
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Six (6) credit hours of mathematics courses at the 400 level or above, selected under the direction of your academic advisor.
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Six (6) additional credit hours selected under the direction of your academic advisor.
Foundations Requirement (3 cr.)
Choose one of the following courses
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H504 History of American Education (3 cr.)
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H510 Foundations of Educational Inquiry (3 cr.)
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H520 Education and Social Issues (3 cr.)
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H525 Anthropology of Education (3 cr.)
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H530 Philosophy of Education (3 cr.)
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H538 Critical Thinking and Education (3 cr.)
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H540 Sociology of Education (3 cr.)
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P501 Statistical methods Applied to Education (3 cr.)
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P507 Testing in the Classroom (3 cr.)
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P510 Psychology in Teaching (2-3 cr.)
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P516 Adolescent Development (3 cr.)
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P525 Psychological Issues in Education (3 cr.)
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P540 Learning and Cognition in Education (3 cr.)
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P544 Applied Cognition and Learning Strategies (3 cr.)
Elective Requirements (9 cr.)
These courses must have a unified focus in mathematics education and must be approved by your academic advisor. With the advisor’s consent, candidates are encouraged to enroll in N590 Independent Research in Mathematics Education (1-3 cr.)
Thesis, Practicum, or Other Requirements (6 cr.)
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X599 Master’s Thesis in Education (1-6 cr.)
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J538 M.S. Practicum/Internship (1-6 cr.)
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Other courses selected with the approval of your faculty advisor
