Master of Arts in Teaching
Secondary Mathematics Education

Area 1 Foundations Required Hours: (10 hours)
EDCI 6796 Introduction to American Education and the Teaching Profession (3)
EDCI 6226 Instructional Applications (2)
EDCI 6227 Human Development, Motivation, and Learning (2)
EDCI 6228 Special Education (3)

Area 2 Teaching Field Studies Required Hours: (13 hours)
EDSE 5225G Curriculum & Methods in Secondary Mathematics (3)
EDMG 6125 Teaching Middle Grades Math (3)
EDUT 6105 Technology Infusion (3)
EDCI 6355 Middle Grades and Secondary Practicum (2) - middle school placement
EDCI 6355 Middle Grades and Secondary Practicum (2) - high school placement

Area 3 Professional Practice Required Hours: (8-12 hours)
EDCI 6698 Teaching Internship (2 semesters - 6 hrs.)
OR
EDCI 6485 Student Teaching (one semester - 10 hrs.)

EDUF 6125 Classroom Management (2)

Area 4 Advanced Studies Required Hours: (10 hours)
EDCI 6158 Trends and Issues in Middle and Sec Education (2)
EDCI 6255 Teacher Inquiry and Investigation (2)
EDUF 6116 Research Methods (3)

Select one of the following with approval of advisor:
EDSE 6125 Teaching Mathematics in Secondary School (3)
EDSE 6526 Selected Topics in Secondary Math (3)
MATH 5000 level or above (3)

Total Hours Required: 41-45

Note: A minimum of 25 semester hours of approved mathematics coursework is required for admission to the MAT program. Additional hours (3-15) of mathematics coursework may be required depending on content background. Prospective students who do not have a degree in mathematics must request a transcript evaluation and meet with the program coordinator to determine content courses needed for certification. Teacher candidates must demonstrate proficiency in the areas of numbers and number systems, measurement, calculus, linear algebra, abstract algebra, geometry, discrete math, probability, statistics, and math history.