Master of Science in Teaching in High School Math or Middle School Math
This is a graduate mathematics degree program with emphasis on issues of teaching. It provides post-baccalaureate education both for certified secondary school teachers and for teachers of mathematics in the middle grades. The program does not provide secondary teaching certification.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor's degree in Mathematics (or equivalent coursework) with
at least 3.0 GPA (or equivalent),
three letters of recommendation documenting the applicant's
prior work in mathematics,
a verbal-plus-quantitative general GRE score of at least 1000, and approval of the departmental graduate committee.
If your undergraduate major is not in Mathematics, see our Frequently Asked Questions page for a list of required prerequisite coursework.
WHAT TO SUBMIT AND WHERE:
To the Department of Mathematical Sciences:
[1] Have three letters of recommendation sent directly by mail or email
[2] Send unofficial copies of all transcripts by fax, scan-and-email, or mail
| Mail |
Prof. P. Yiu, MST Program Director
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades RD
Boca Raton, FL 33431 |
| Email |
yiu@fau.edu |
| FAX |
(561) 297-2436 |
| Phone |
(561) 297-2481 |
To the FAU Graduate College:
[1] Fill out the online application
[2] Pay $30 application fee: online
[3] Have official general GRE scores reported to FAU (school code 5229)
[4] Send official (sealed) copies of all transcripts by mail
| Mail |
Florida Atlantic University
Graduate College
SU-80, Room 101
777 Glades Road
Boca Raton, Florida 33431-0991 |
| Email |
graduatecollege@fau.edu |
| FAX |
(561) 297-2117 |
| Phone |
(561) 297-3624 |
DEADLINES:
| Semester |
US resident |
| Fall |
July 1 |
| Spring |
November 1 |
| Summer |
April 1 |
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
[1] 24 credits of mathematics courses from those listed below
[2] 6 credits of education courses at the 4000-level or above
Candidates may also choose to write a 6-credit thesis on a (pre-approved) topic of mathematics in lieu of 6-credits of mathematics coursework.
MST MATHEMATICS COURSES AND ROTATION SCHEDULE:
| Semester |
Course |
| Fall 2006
| MHF 6410 -- Calculus from a Historical Perspective
|
| Spring 2007 |
MAT 6933 -- Fractals in the Classroom |
| Summer 2007 |
MAT 6933 Geometry |
| Fall 2007 |
MAT 6933 Teaching Geometry and Algebra |
| Spring 2008 |
MAT 6933 The Use of Technology in Teaching
Mathematics |
| Summer 2008 |
MHF 6405 Topics in the History of Mathematics |
| Fall 2008 |
MAS 6271 Number Theory and Cryptography |
| Spring 2009 |
MAT 6933 Integrating Mathematics and Computing |
| Summer 2009 |
MAT 6933 Recreational Mathematics |
| Fall 2009
| MHF 6410 -- Calculus from a Historical Perspective
|
| Spring 2010 |
MAT 6933 -- Fractals in the Classroom |
| Summer 2010 |
MAT 6933 Geometry |
| Fall 2010 |
MAT 6933 Teaching Geometry and Algebra |
* As with all degree programs, the authoritative source for the degree requirements is the University Catalog that was in effect for the academic year in which the student entered the University. The information on this page does not supersede the Catalog.
For information about the MST program contact:
Prof. P. Yiu, MST Program Director
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades RD
Boca Raton, FL 33431