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. If MATH 524 or its equivalent was taken as part of the undergraduate major, see the adviser to substitute a different mathematics course. The remaining 6 units of electives can be chosen from either mathematics or mathematics education courses, in consultation with the adviser. Student Support A limited number of graduate teaching assistantships in mathematics are available to qualified students.
Applications are available in the department office.
Support for qualified candidates may also be available through the Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education, General Mathematics Studies, the School of Teacher Education, or through employment on faculty research grants.