Mathematics Education, M.Ed.
This program is designed to help preK–8 teachers develop professionally as classroom teachers of mathematics and become teacher-leaders in their schools and districts.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):
PLO1. Demonstrate knowledge of the components of a comprehensive mathematics curriculum for the middle grades.
PLO2. Demonstrate knowledge about middle grade students as learners of mathematics (varied learning styles, culturally diverse backgrounds, special needs, etc.).
PLO3. Apply effective, developmentally appropriate mathematical pedagogy for the middle grades including the use of appropriate academic technology.
PLO4. Demonstrate understanding of mathematical content from a teacher's perspective enabling connections to the topics of both elementary and secondary school.
PLO5. Collect, design, and organize a set of appropriate mathematical tasks for a lesson a lesson plan and/or unit of study for individual or team teaching.
PLO6. Demonstrate awareness of knowledge of important issues and directions in mathematics education, teaching, and learning.
PLO7. Explore, evaluate, and justify the use of specific mathematical resources (print, technological, and other materials; local, state, and national organizations, etc.).
In addition to National College of Education Graduate Admission Requirements, applicants must:
- Have a valid Professional Educator License
Program Details:
- Requires 32 SH for completion
Required Courses
MED Core - 2 SH
| EPS 541 | Cognition and Instruction | 1 TO 2 |
Note: EPS 541 must be taken for 2 semester hours.
Mathematics Program Requirements - 30 SH
| MHE 501 | Number Concepts & Operations for Teachers | 3 |
| MHE 502 | Modern Algebra for Teachers | 3 |
| MHE 510 | Geometry for Teachers | 3 |
| MHE 511 | Number Theory for Teachers | 3 |
| MHE 512 | Topics and Applications of Statistics and Probability | 3 |
| MHE 523 | Differentiating Mathematics Instruction | 3 |
| MHE 503 | Mathematics Education Issues & Trends | 3 |
| MHE 515 | History of Mathematics | 3 |
| MHE 541 | Advanced Methods for Teaching Middle School Mathematics | 3 |
| MHE 593 | Mathematics Education Capstone Seminar | 3 |