Master of Arts in Teaching Service
| Description | This program is designed for students wishing to specialize in teaching at either the community college level or at the high school level. The specialization in college teaching is designed for students with strong undergraduate preparation in mathematics and may be used to satisfy the requirements for obtaining a faculty position at local community colleges. The specialization in high school teaching is designed to strengthen the mathematical background of secondary teachers, while providing course work to better understand the learning and teaching of mathematics in grades 7-12. |
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| Admission Requirements | See the general info page |
| Graduation Requirements | In addition to
meeting the requirements for classified graduate standing and the basic
requirements for the master's degree as described in the Bulletin,
students must complete an official program of 30 units, at least 24 of
which must be from the Department of Mathematical Sciences. At least 15 of
the 24 must be 600- and 700-level courses. An official program of study
must be prepared with and approved by the graduate adviser before it is
submitted to the Graduate Division.
All students are required to pass a department qualifying exam early in their program. Currently this qualifying exam is part of MTHED 603. With departmental approval and appropriate performance on the qualifying exam, students may select either Plan A which requires MATH 799A (Thesis) or Plan B which requires passing a comprehensive examination in mathematics education. Students must also select one of the specializations (Community College or Secondary Teaching) listed below. |
| Course Requirements | This specialization is designed for students with strong undergraduate preparation in mathematics and may be used to satisfy the requirements for teaching at the community college level. Students must have completed a bachelor's degree in mathematics (or equivalent) before entering the program and must have completed at least two courses selected from MATH 521A (Abstract Algebra), MATH 524 (Linear Algebra), and MATH 534A (Advanced Calculus) or their equivalent; the third course may be part of the program. It is helpful if MATH 521B and/or MATH 534B are also taken during the undergraduate years. Students interested in teaching mathematics in the community colleges should be aware of the American Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges (AMATYC) and their Standards document; see their web site at: http://www.richland.cc.il.us/imacc/standards/ Required mathematics courses for this specialization include a
graduate course in Required courses in mathematics education include Students who obtain the adviser's approval to select Plan A will substitute MATH 799A (Thesis) for one of the mathematics education courses. Most students select Plan B and take a comprehensive examination on three of their mathematics education courses (normally 603 and two of 604, 605, 606, and 720). In preparation for this exam, see the adviser for instructions and then register for three units of MATH 798, Special Study, Research in Mathematics Education; these credits for MATH 798 are not included in the 30-unit program. Specialization in Mathematics for Secondary Teaching This specialization is designed to strengthen the mathematical background of secondary teachers, while providing course work to better understand the learning and teaching of mathematics in grades 7-12. Students should have the equivalent of a bachelor's degree in mathematics before entering the program. Students interested in teaching mathematics in the secondary schools should be aware of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and their Standards documents; see their web site at: http://www.nctm.org/ Required mathematics courses for this specialization include a
course in Required courses in mathematics education include The remaining 6 units of electives can be chosen from either mathematics or mathematics education courses, in consultation with the adviser. Students who obtain the adviser's approval to select Plan A will substitute MATH 799A (Thesis) for one of the mathematics education courses. Most students select Plan B and take a comprehensive examination on three of their mathematics education courses (normally 603 and two of 604, 605, 606, and 720). In preparation for this exam, see the adviser for instructions and then register for three units of MATH 798, Special Study, Research in Mathematics Education; these credits for MATH 798 are not included in the 30-unit program.
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| Contact Information | Dr. Peter
Salamon Department of Mathematics San Diego State University San Diego, CA, 92182 email: salamon@math.sdsu.edu |