Master of Science in Education With an Emphasis in Mathematics
The Master of Science in Education (MSE) with an Emphasis in Mathematics is a degree offered by the Department of Mathematics and the Department of Advanced Education. This degree is designed for a professional with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics Education who seeks to obtain the advanced training in mathematics education to teach at the college level.
To earn a Master of Science in Education with an emphasis in Mathematics, the student must have an undergraduate degree in Mathematics from an accredited institution, be admitted to the Graduate School (see
https://www.fhsu.edu/academic/gradschl/admission/), must complete a minimum of 15 hours of graduate level education courses and a minimum of 18 hours of combined graduate level mathematics content and mathematics pedagogy courses as described below.
Education Core Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AEP 800 | Utilization of Technology | 3 |
| AEP 803 | Educational Research | 3 |
| AEP 858 | Data Analysis & Assessment | 3 |
| AEP 867 | Instructional Design & Assessment | 3 |
OR;
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 870 | Teaching Techniques in Mathematics | 3 |
| AEP 880 | Cultural Diversity | 3 |
Mathematics Content Courses (Choose for total of 9-12 hours)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 631 | Advanced Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 645 | Discrete Mathematical Models | 3 |
| MATH 650 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 671 | Theory of Numbers | 3 |
| MATH 673 | Problems | 3 |
| MATH 805 | Problems in the History of Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 810 | Abstract Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 831 | Functions of a Complex Variable | 3 |
Mathematics Pedagogy Courses (Choose for total of 6-9 hours)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 881 | Geometry and Measurement | 3 |
| MATH 882 | Concepts of Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 883 | Concepts of Calculus | 3 |
| MATH 885 | Concepts of Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 886 | Enrichment Topics in Mathematics | 1 - 3 |