M.S. in Mathematics (Teaching)
The University of Utah Department of Mathematics offers a general Masters of Science degree, as well as some specialized master's degrees. Newest addition to this list the Master of Science in Mathematics with emphasis in teaching. The applications should be made through the Graduate School. Upon admission by the Mathematics Education Committee, the student is also admitted to the Mathematics Department Master's program. The degree of Master of Mathematics (Teaching) is awarded by the Mathematics Department.
Degree Requirements
The Graduate School at the University of Utah has a list of requirements for M.S.; see the University of Utah General Catalog. The following is a list of departmental requirements for candidates seeking a M.S. in Mathematics Teaching.
Prerequisites
- either a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Teaching or related field with an equivalent of at least 6 of the courses required the level 4 mathematics endorsement courses
- Praxis 2 (0061): Math Content Knowledge with a score of at least 143
- Praxis (0063)Mathematics: Proofs, Models and Problems, Part 1
Coursework
- Math 5150 and 5160,
- Math 6080 and 6090,
- SPED 6141
- 4 courses associated with licensure (if already held will be replaced by electives approved by the supervisory committee)
- electives approved by the supervisory committee, 9-12 credits
- Math 6960 (Master's project), EDU6960 Action Research
- oral examination on project (Math 6960)