Master of Science - Mathematics Education, M.S.

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Program Description

The Master of Science in Mathematics Education (MS-MEd) is designed for individuals interested in strengthening their understanding of mathematics, statistics, and educational theory and practice in order to enrich their own teaching of mathematics and statistics. Completion of the program will also qualify individuals to teach concurrent enrollment courses and to teach at some community colleges and universities. For college-level academic concurrent enrollment (dual-credit) courses, the Utah Valley University Mathematics Department requires that instructors have a master’s or doctoral degree with 18 graduate hours in mathematics or statistics. However, the MS-MEd does not lead to a teaching license. The program is flexible to serve the needs of in-service teachers.

Matriculation Requirements

1. Application for admission to graduate program with application fee by the established deadline.
2. Submit official transcripts from all universities attended.
3. A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
4. A 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA or a 3.0 GPA calculated on the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate work.
5. Equivalent undergraduate coursework to the Mathematics Endorsement 4.
6. A passing score on the Entrance Exam or MATH 6000 Mathematics Core Review.

7. The university uses a selective admissions process for admitting students to graduate programs. Meeting minimum admissions criteria does not guarantee admission to the graduate program or to the University as a graduate student.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours		30
Discipline Core Requirements		30 Credits
STAT 6010	Theory of Statistics I	3
MATH 6100	Topics in Geometry and Topology	3
MATH 6210	Real Analysis	3
MATH 6310	Modern Algebra	3
MATH 6330	Advanced Linear Algebra	3
EDUC 6100	Research Methodology	3
EDUC 6320	21st Century Instruction and Assessment	3
EDUC 6490	Masters Project	3
Complete one of the following courses for a total of 3 credits		3
STAT 6020	Theory of Statistics II (3)
MATH 6410	Topics in Ordinary Differential Equations (3)
MATH 6610	Numerical Methods and Modeling (3)
MATH 6620	Topics in Numerical Analysis (3)
MATH 6700	Applications of Mathematics (3)
Complete one of the following courses for a total of 3 credits		3
EDUC 6300	Curriculum Design (3)
EDUC 6411	Instructional Coaching (3)

Graduation Requirements

1. Completion of a minimum of 30 credits.
2. Overall grade point average of 3.0 (B) or above.
3. Residency hours -- minimum of 21 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.
4. Courses and project requirements must be finished within a five-year period. No courses will apply toward graduation which are older than five years.
5. Individual grade of C or higher in all coursework applied toward the degree.
6. Graduate credits accepted from another regionally accredited institution or equivalent shall have been completed within four years of the graduate student’s matriculation into the graduate program and cannot be older than six years at the time of graduation with a master’s degree or graduate certificate from the University.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Semester 1		Credit Hours
MATH 6210	Real Analysis	3
	Credit Hours	3
Semester 2
MATH 6310	Modern Algebra	3
EDUC 6320	21st Century Instruction and Assessment	3
	Credit Hours	6
Semester 3
EDUC 6100	Research Methodology	3
	Credit Hours	3
Second Year
Semester 4
MATH 6100	Topics in Geometry and Topology	3
EDUC 6490	Masters Project	3
	Credit Hours	6
Semester 5
MATH 6330	Advanced Linear Algebra	3
EDUC XXXX		3
	Credit Hours	6
Third Year
Semester 6
STAT 6010	Theory of Statistics I	3
	Credit Hours	3
Semester 7
MATH XXXX		3
	Credit Hours	3
	Total Credit Hours	30

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate advanced conceptual understanding of mathematics and statistics.
2. Solve problems in mathematics and statistics.
3. Solve problems arising from applications of mathematics and statistics to other disciplines.
4. Design course materials that can be incorporated into classroom lessons.