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If you would like detailed information about this program, please contact:
John Beam, Graduate Coordinator
Mathematics Department
Swart Hall 110
(920) 424-1058
beam@uwosh.edu
Curriculum
Master of Science in Mathematics Education
Course Requirements | Comprehensive Exam
Students must successfully complete 30 credits from the available courses below.
Courses must be chosen to meet the following requirements:
- At least 18 credits must be numbered 700 or above;
- At least 18 credits must have a MATH prefix;
- At least two courses must be chosen from among MATH 712, MATH 714, MATH 716, MATH 718, SEC ED 715, SEC ED 739, SEC ED 791 and ED FOUND 770;
- No more than one ED LDRSHP course may be counted among the 30 credits.
If a student would like to take a course not included on the list below, it must be approved by the Graduate Coordinator.
Mathematics Courses
MATH 546: Linear Algebra
MATH 547: Introduction to Group Theory
MATH 548: Introduction to Ring Theory
MATH 549: Introduction to Number Theory
MATH 575: Vector and Complex Analysis
MATH 601: Mathematical Statistics
MATH 667: Introduction to Real Analysis
MATH 680: Introduction to Topology
MATH 701: Workshop in Computing Math
MATH 702: Statistics Workshop
MATH 717: Non-linear Dynamics and Chaos
MATH 720: Combinatorial Math
MATH 722: Discrete Math
MATH 730: Advanced Euclidean Geometry
MATH 742: Abstract Algebra
MATH 757: Advanced Topics in Mathematics
MATH 746: Workshop in Current Topics
MATH 795: Mathematics Thesis (1 – 6 credits)
MATH 796: Independent Study in Math (1 – 3 credits)
Mathematics Education Courses
At least two mathemathics education courses are required.
MATH 712: Problem Solving for Teachers
MATH 714: Developing a Problem Solving Focus in Teaching
MATH 716: Research in Teaching & Learning Mathematics
MATH 718: History and Philosophy of Mathematics
SEC ED 715: Current Trends in Curriculum and Instruction (2- 3 credits)
SEC ED 739: Mathematics Curriculum
SEC ED 791: Improving Classroom Practices (1-4 credits)
ED FOUND 770: Foundations in Educational Research
Educational Leadership Courses
At most one of these may count toward the 30 credits.
ED LDRSHP 725: Evaluation of Educational Programs
ED LDRSHP 730: Leadership in Educational Systems
ED LDRSHP 754: Integrating Technology into Curriculum
ED LDRSHP 760: Teaching from a Distance
ED LDRSHP 762: Nontraditional Higher and Post-Secondary Education
ED LDRSHP: 763: Understanding and Facilitating Learning in Adulthood
A comprehensive exam is required as the culminating experience of the master’s program.
Students preparing to take a comprehensive exam will register for MATH 799 (0 credits). The comprehensive exam will assess a set of three courses at the 600-level or above with a MATH prefix. The set of courses will be chosen by the student – in consultation with, and subject to the approval of – the Graduate Coordinator. A goal of the exam is to assess big ideas in both mathematics and in mathematics education. This exam may be taken at any time after the set of three courses has been successfully completed. A grade of “pass” is required in MATH 799 in order to complete the degree.
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