Concentration
in Mathematics
A student who wishes to obtain the Master of Science Degree
with a concentration in Mathematics must have completed an undergraduate
major in mathematics, or have demonstrated competence in an
undergraduate minor in mathematics, or receive written permission
from the Chairperson (or his/her designee) of the Mathematics
and Computer Science Department to enroll in a program with
a concentration in mathematics. Each applicant must present
a valid teaching certificate.
A candidate
for a concentration in Mathematics must complete a minimum
of nine (9) semester hours in professional education; and
a minimum of fifteen (15) semester hours in mathematics. A
minimum of thirty (30) semester hours is required for the
Master of Science Degree, including the requirements for the
non-thesis or thesis approach.
Professional
Education Requirements (9 SH)
ED 500 Contemporary Educational Issues 3 SH
ED 501 Introduction to Educational Research 3 SH
MAD 501 Current Trends in Secondary Math Education 3 SH
OR
ED 530 Curriculum of the Secondary School 3 SH
Thesis
or Non-Thesis Requirements (3 - 6 SH)
MAD 590 Mathematics Education Seminar 3 SH
OR
MAT 590 Math & Comp. Sci. Department Seminar 3 SH
OR
MAT 591 Independent Thesis Research in Math 6 SH
Required
Mathematics Courses (18 SH)
Group I
MAT 505 Logic 3 SH
MAT 507 Applied Statistics I 3 SH
MAT 526 Numerical Analysis I 3 SH
MAT 529 Historical Development of Mathematics 3 SH
MAT 704 Matrix Theory and Methods 3 SH
Group II
MAD 501 Current Trends in Secondary Mathematics Education
3 SH
MAT 508 Applied Statistics II 3 SH
MAD 510 Using Applications in Secondary School Mathematics
3 SH
MAT 512 Modern Algebra I 3 SH
MAT 513 Modern Algebra II 3 SH
MAT 514 Real Analysis I 3 SH
MAT 515 Real Analysis II 3 SH
MAT 522 Topics in Advanced Geometry 3 SH
MAT 527 Numerical Analysis II 3 SH
MAT 528 Number Theory 3 SH
MAT 540 Topics in Mathematics 3 SH
MAT 708 Applied Mathematics 3 SH
A maximum of 6 SH may be taken at the 400 level.
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