Master of Arts in Education - Science and Mathematics
Mission
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:
- Demonstrate mathematical and scientific ability and a thorough knowledge of mathematics/science.
- Apply mathematical and scientific knowledge in the field of mathematics/science education.
- Communicate both about mathematics/science and by utilizing mathematics/science.
- Use technology appropriately to do mathematics/science and then communicate about mathematics/science.
- Apply mathematical sciences, including statistics and computer use, in other disciplines.
Courses
Listed below is the course work required by the Program:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Education Core Courses - Thesis Track | ||
| EDCI 631 | RESEARCH DESIGN AND DATA ANALYSIS 1 | 3 |
| EDCI 635 | CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| or EDAD 631 | PUBLIC RELATIONS | |
| MATH 533 | STATISTICAL METHODS AND DATA ANALYSIS 2 | 3 |
| MATH 535 | SAMPLING TECHNIQUES 2 | 3 |
| MATH 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 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Education Core Courses - Scholarly Project Track | ||
| EDCI 631 | RESEARCH DESIGN AND DATA ANALYSIS 1 | 3 |
| EDCI 635 | CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| or EDAD 631 | PUBLIC RELATIONS | |
| MATH 533 | STATISTICAL METHODS AND DATA ANALYSIS 2 | 3 |
| MATH 535 | SAMPLING TECHNIQUES 2 | 3 |
| MATH 655 | SCHOLARLY PROJECT | 3 |
| Elective Option | 3 | |
| Education/Psychology Elective to be selected with advisor and approved by Graduate Committee | ||
| Content Electives | 18 | |
| Content Electives to be selected with advisor and approved by Graduate Committee | ||
| Total Credits | 36 | |
| 1 | EDCI 631 RESEARCH DESIGN AND DATA ANALYSIS, should be completed within the first 12 course credits of student’s program of study. |
| 2 | Students who have taken the undergraduate equivalent of these courses will work with their advisors and committees to determine appropriate value-added courses. |