
Mathematics
Education
Degree
Programs
An Overview
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Bachelor of Science in Education
The
Bachelor of Science in Education program is designed to prepare
candidates for grade 7-12 secondary mathematics teaching. The
student must meet all general degree requirements set by the University,
such as the core program, history requirement, environmental studies,
U. S. and Georgia constitution, and Regent's examinations. The
program includes at least 2 courses in calculus and 9 additional
teaching field courses (MATH, STAT, or EMAT) at the upper division
level that includes at least one course in each of
- geometry
- linear algebra
- higher algebra
- instructional computing
- statistics
- introduction to higher mathematics
The
professional education courses include three general courses in
educational psychology, introduction to education, and the nature
of exceptional children. The mathematics education sequence over
a period of four semesters includes courses and practica for mathematics
curricula, mathematics instruction, student teaching, and a post-student
teaching seminar.
The student should consult each quarter with their Department
of Mathematics Education faculty advisor to construct and carry
forward a program of study.
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Master
of Arts Degree Program
- Educational Psychology: 0-3 hours
- Curriculum and Instruction: 8-9 hours
- *EMAT
7050 Teaching Secondary School Mathematics
- *EMAT
7080 Curriculum in Mathematics Education
- *EMAT
6990 Seminar in Mathematics (2-3 hours)
- Teaching Field - 6 courses selected from
6000 or 8000 level mathematics courses including at least one
two-semester sequence.
- Research: 0-3 hours
- EMAT 7300 Mathematics Education thesis.
Students
must meet the general requirements, including the final oral examination,
listed in the Graduate School Bulletin for the Master of Arts
Degree. Course selection must have the approval of a Department
of Mathematics Education faculty advisor.
*Required unless student has had similar courses.
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Master
of Education Degree Program
for
Secondary School Mathematics Teachers
The
requirements for the Master of Education degree leading to T-5
Mathematics Certification for Secondary School Mathematics Teachers
are outlined below for those students holding Georgia T-4 Mathematics
Certification for Secondary School. Students working for initial
certification at the T-5 level can expect to complete additional
requirements for certification. An organized program of studies
approved by an advisor in the Department of Mathematics Education,
must be completed. In addition, the student must meet all general
requirements, including a final written comprehensive examination,
listed in the Graduate School Bulletin for the professional master's
degree. Students are expected to have previous mathematics background
with a minimum of 11 courses in the mathematical sciences.
Educational Psychology (one course required):
3 hours.
- Research (One course required)
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- Options (Two approved elective courses, applied
project, or thesis required)
- Plan A with applied project or thesis, 3
hours.
- Plan B with two elective courses, 6 hours.
*Required
unless student has had similar courses.
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Specialist
in Education Degree in Mathematics Education
The
Specialist in Education (Ed. S.) degree program in mathematics
education shall consist of at least 9 courses, an applied project,
and two units of seminar at the graduate level beyond the master's
degree and the T-5 Certificate in mathematics. The program for
each student should be planned as a logically organized whole,
in the light of previous study, with all courses included in it
being ones that hold promise of improving qualifications for mathematics
teaching. No courses are to be included in a student's specialist
degree program that are designed chiefly to give professional
preparation for positions other than teaching and/or supervising
mathematics.
Each student's program should be planned in such a way that the
master's program AND the specialist program together will satisfy
the following minimum requirements.
- Educational Psychology: 2 courses
- Curriculum and Instruction: 4 courses hours
plus seminars including:
- *EMAT
7050 Teaching Secondary School Mathematics
- *EMAT
7080 Curriculum in Mathematics Education
- Seminar. All graduate students in Mathematics
Education are required to attend four semesters of appropriate
seminar: one hour per semester. EMAT
6990 emphasizes instruction and curriculum. EMAT
8990 emphasizes research.
- Teaching Field - Mathematics: 11 courses.
Each student who undertakes a specialist degree program must
have completed a master's degree in mathematics or mathematics
education. Two requirements in mathematics must be met for the
completion of the specialist degree program:
- 1) The student must have completed at least
11 courses of graduate level teaching field courses (MATH, STAT,
EMAT)
- 2) At least 5 of graduate level teaching
field courses must be taken at The University of Georgia.
- Research or research methods: 2 courses.
The program must include either a research project or an applied
project, such as EMAT
7650.
The
Specialist in Education Degree program in mathematics education
can be adapted for an option to coordinate study for the degree
and preparation for the National Board Certification.
*
Normally included in the Master's degree.
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Doctor
of Philosophy Degree
The
Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Mathematics Education requires
depth of study in mathematics education, in mathematics, and in
related fields as appropriate. Students are expected to Take EMAT
9630 and at least two of the following courses: EMAT 8010, EMAT
8020, and EMAT 8030. Students must meet all general requirements
listed in the Graduate School Bulletin. A student's program of
study must be approved by the major professor and the advisory
committee.
- Mathematics Education
- Instruction:
- EMAT 7050 - Teaching Secondary School Mathematics.
- EMAT 8020 - Advanced Study of Mathematics Teaching and Teacher
Education.
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- Curriculum:
- EMAT 7080 - Curriculum in Mathematics Education.
- EMAT 8010 - Advanced Study of Mathematics Curriculum.
- Learning
- EMAT 8030 - Advanced Study of Mathematics Learning.
- Technology:
- EMAT 6680 - Technology and Secondary School Mathematics.
- EMAT 6690 - Technology Enhanced Instruction in Secondary School
Mathematics.
- EMAT 6700 - Advanced Explorations with Technology in Mathematics
Instruction.
- Research:
- EMAT 8990 - Research
Seminar in Mathematics Education
- EMAT 9630 - Critque
of Educational Literature in Mathematics Education
- EMAT 9640 - Analysis and Critique of Research in Mathematics Education.
- EMAT 9600 - Educational
Research in Mathematics Education
- EMAT 9000 - Doctoral Research.
- EMAT 9300 - Doctoral Dissertation.
- Other
- EMAT 6600 - Problem Solving in Mathematics.
- EMAT 6650 - Historical and Cultural Foundations of Mathematics.
- Mathematics
- The amount of coursework in mathematics depends
on previous work and the interests of the candidate. Substantial
study of mathematics is expected.
- Goals:
- A. Depth of study through at least one 8000-level
sequence
B. Breadth of study through 6000-level sequences
- Research Methods
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- Courses in research methodologies could include
the following:
- ERSH 6300 - Applied Statistical Methods in
Education,
- or STAT 6210 - Statistical Methods I
- ERSH 8310 - Applied Analysis of Variance
Methods in Education
- or STAT 6220 - Statistical Methods II
- ERSH 8320 - Applied Correlation and Regression
Methods in Education
- QUAL 8400 - Qualitative Research Traditions
- QUAL 8410 - Designing Qualitative Research
- QUAL 8420 - Analyzing Qualitative Data
- Other Supporting Fields as Appropriate,
e.g.
- Statistics
Computer Science
Educational Psychology
Psychology
Curriculum and Supervision
Philosophy
Instructional Technology
Elementary Education
- Teacher Education Apprenticeship
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- Participation in various aspects of the teacher
education program in mathematics, gradually moving to a role
of instructor of record.
May use EMAT 9700 Internship or EMAT 9800; Practicum registration
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- Research Apprenticeship
Participation in research activities,
gradually moving to a role of self-directed research and scholarship,
is expected
May use registration for EMAT 9600 Research, EMAT 9630 Critique,
or EMAT 9640 Analysis.
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