SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS

For teachers (7-12) wanting an advanced degree or those needing 18 graduate hours to teach dual credit and community college courses.

These concentrations are customized to meet the educational and professional needs of the students who want advanced knowledge in either science or mathematics in order to continue their professional goal of a doctorate degree, career advancement or professional development. The Mathematics concentration is offered in the online format while the Science concentration is offered in a face-to-face format.

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The Master of Arts in Education degree program consists of an integrated knowledge core complemented by a coherently-focused academic program tailored to meet the needs of students. Based upon the communication and service core of education, this professional degree program provides an integrated master’s degree for students pursuing a variety of career choices.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students graduating with the MAE in Science and Mathematics will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate mathematical and scientific ability and a thorough knowledge of mathematics/science.
  2. 应用 mathematical and scientific knowledge in the field of mathematics/science education.
  3. Communicate both about mathematics/science and by utilizing mathematics/science.
  4. Use technology appropriately to do mathematics/science and then communicate about mathematics/science.
  5. 应用 mathematical sciences, including statistics and computer use, in other disciplines.

Entrance requirements for the Mathematics concentration

  • Complete application
  • Earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
  • Official transcripts from the college/university which issued bachelor's degree.
  • Official transcripts from any institutions attended after receiving bachelor's degree (if applicable)

Entrance requirements for the Science concentration

  • Complete application
  • Earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
  • Official transcripts from the college/university which issued bachelor's degree.
  • Official transcripts from any institutions attended after receiving bachelor’s degree (if applicable)

4 Year Course Rotation – Mathematics

4 Year Course Rotation – Science

PROGRAM OF STUDY ⸺ 36 Credit Hours Total

  Education Core Courses - Thesis Track  
EDCI 631 RESEARCH DESIGN AND DATA ANALYSIS* 3
EDCI 635 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT 3
or EDAD 631 PUBLIC RELATIONS  
数学533 STATISTICAL METHODS AND DATA ANALYSIS ** 3
数学535 SAMPLING TECHNIQUES** 3
数学660 THESIS RESEARCH 6
  Elective Option  
  Education/Psychology Elective to be selected with advisor and approved by Graduate Committee 3
  Content Electives  
  Content Electives to be selected with advisor and approved by Graduate Committee 15
  Total Credits 36
  *EDCI 631 RESEARCH DESIGN AND DATA ANALYSIS, should be completed within the first 12 course credits of student’s program of study.  
  **Students who have taken the undergraduate equivalent of these courses will work with their advisors and committees to determine appropriate value-added courses.  

 

  Education Core Courses - Scholarly Project Track  
EDCI 631 RESEARCH DESIGN AND DATA ANALYSIS* 3
EDCI 635 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT 3
or EDAD 631 PUBLIC RELATIONS  
数学533 STATISTICAL METHODS AND DATA ANALYSIS ** 3
数学535 SAMPLING TECHNIQUES** 3
数学665 SCHOLARLY PROJECT 3
  Elective Option  
  Education/Psychology Elective to be selected with advisor and approved by Graduate Committee 3
  Content Electives  
  Content Electives to be selected with advisor and approved by Graduate Committee 18
  Total Credits 36
  *EDCI 631 RESEARCH DESIGN AND DATA ANALYSIS, should be completed within the first 12 course credits of student’s program of study.  
  **Students who have taken the undergraduate equivalent of these courses will work with their advisors and committees to determine appropriate value-added courses.