The M.Ed. Mathematics Specialist program is designed to prepare individuals with an academic background in education to assume the role of Mathematics Specialist in their school or district. Graduates of this program may be called on to perform the following duties:
- act as a resource person for mathematics education; mentor others in planning and teaching mathematics
- assist staff in designing approaches to improve student achievement in mathematics
- provide school-wide and/or district-wide professional development for teachers of mathematics
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Why Teachers Should Take This Program
Do you want to improve your ability to teach math? Do you see yourself in a leadership role, helping other teachers improve their math teaching skills? The M.Ed. Mathematics Specialist program may be just what you’re looking for. Most courses are taught in a blended format, where the majority of the course is online with a limited number of face-to-face meetings. This format keeps driving time to a minimum and offers a schedule that fits the prospective student’s busy lifestyle. We believe you will not find a more accessible and convenient way to complete your M.Ed. The program is NCATE-approved and was created using standards set by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. This program is taught on a cohort basis, with a new one starting every other year. COME JOIN US!!!
Program Admission Requirements
The applicant must first be admitted to the School of Graduate and University Studies (580-745-2200). Unconditional admission to the M.Ed. Mathematics Specialist program also requires: a teaching certificate in elementary, secondary, or special education; at least 12 hrs of undergraduate math coursework with a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale; and completion of at least 3 years of teaching prior to graduation.
Course Requirements
- EDUC 5203 Introduction to Educational Research
- MATH 5543 Mathematical Problem Solving for Teachers
- EDUC 5223 Educational Statistics
- MATH 5523 The Teaching of Number and Operations
- SPED 5443 Diagnosis & Remediation of Math-Related Deficits
- MATH 5513 The Teaching of Algebra & Functions
- EDAD 5323 Supervision of Teaching
- MATH 5533 The Teaching of Geometry & Measurement
- MATH 5553 The Teaching of Data Analysis, Statistics, & Probability
- MATH 5593 Problems & Issues in Mathematics Education
- EDUC 5683 Practicum
Total 33 Hours