Mathematics Education

Prerequisite: Certification to teach mathematics at respective grade level. If not certified, ability to demonstrate subject preparation for highly qualified teachers outlined by the Texas Education Association under the No Child Left Behind Act as evidenced by:

  • 24 hours or more of mathematics coursework at the undergraduate level (for middle/secondary candidates) or
  • Undergraduate mathematics coursework, professional development in mathematics and/or teaching experience (for elementary candidates).

The MEd in Mathematics Education is a 36 credit-hour program that includes courses in mathematics education, general education and educational research. Students will conclude the program of study by conducting original research. By completing the program, students will enhance their mathematical knowledge for teaching and pedagogical content knowledge, understand the vertical alignment of the mathematics content areas in the Pre-K through 12 curriculum, and link research by practice by understanding how to use and conduct research to enhance teacher practice. With this knowledge, students will be able to establish themselves as teacher-leaders in their respective schools and districts.

Note: This program does not meet the requirements for mathematics teacher certification.

Major (15 hours)

EDMT 60103

Teaching Number and Operations (Fall Odd)

EDMT 60113

Teaching Algebraic Thinking (Spring Even)

EDMT 50123

Teaching Geometry and Measurement (Fall Even)

EDMT 50133

Teaching Data Analysis and Probability (Spring Odd)

EDSP 58003

Methods for Students with Mathematics Learning Differences

General (9 hours)

EDUC 70953

Research in Education

EDUC 70963

Qualitative Inquiry I

EDUC 60313

Educational Assessment

General (6 hours)

EDUC 60253

Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education or

EDUC 50143

Theories of Human Development or

EDUC 50003

Diversity in American Education or

EDUC 60213

Psychology of Thinking and Learning

Substitution Courses, with approval of program coordinator

EDSC 60333

Theory and Pedagogy of Science Instruction

EDSC 60810

Seminar: Special Topics in Science Education

EDSC 70033

Scientific Inquiry and the Nature of Science

EDUC 50970

Special Problems in Education

EDUC 50513

Curriculum and Instruction in the Second Language Learning Classroom

EDUC 50503

Developing Communication Competencies of Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students

EDUC 50253

Applied Teaching and Learning with Technology

EDSP 60233

Understanding Exceptional Children and Youth At-Risk

Thesis (6 hours)

EDMT 70980

Thesis in Mathematics Education

EDMT 70990

Thesis in Mathematics Education

With approval of the program coordinator and dean, students may make a substitution with one mathematics course from the list below:

MATH 50073

History of Mathematics

MATH 60003

The Teaching of Mathematics (Middle/Secondary Only)

MATH 60023

Survey of Mathematical Problems I

MATH 60103

Graph Theory

MATH 50703

Number Theory

MATH 60403

Higher Geometry





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