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M.A. Program for Secondary School Teachers of Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers courses designed to meet the needs of students in the Program for Secondary School Teachers of Mathematics.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited college or university.
  • Demonstrate the ability to successfully pursue graduate study. (Above-average academic achievement in general and in the teaching specialization is required.)
  • Have completed the appropriate number of credits in approved courses in the relevant academic specialization, plus 12 credits in secondary education courses and one semester of student teaching (or its equivalent).
  • Satisfy appropriate voice, speech, and health standards.
  • If conditionally admitted, make up not more than 12 credits of specified undergraduate coursework, starting in the first semester and finishing in no more than three consecutive semesters.
  • Two letters of recommendation.

Degree Requirements

Students in this program are required to complete from 21 to 24 credits in mathematics, as well as 6 to 9 credits in middle and high school education. Candidates for the degree are required to pass a comprehensive examination based on four courses, including at least one course each in algebra, analysis, and geometry.

Last modified: 1/23/2013