Program Description

All graduate courses for the MA in Education, option in Mathematics Education are offered fully online. The synchronous class meetings are typically held one day per week for 2 hours 45 minutes, typically starting at 4:00PM or 5:00PM or 7:00PM.

Please review the Eligibility Requirements website for GPA and admission eligibility requirements. 

1. Research and Methods (6 units).

Take the following:

  • EDME 501 Assessment in Teaching/Learning Math (3)
  • EDME 502 Research in Math Teaching/Learning (3)

2. Core (9 units).

Take one of the following

  • EDME 500 Contemporary Issues in Math Education (3)
  • MTED 511 Mathematics Teaching and Learning (3)

Take the following:

  • EDME 505 Technology in Teaching/Learning Math (3)
  • EDME 550 Global Perspectives in Math Teaching (3)

3. Concentration (12 units).

Take all of the following:

  • MTED 500 Advanced Perspectives of Concepts Foundational to Algebra for Teachers (3)
  • EDME 503 Advanced Math Methods in Teaching, 1 (3)
  • EDME 504 Advanced Math Methods in Teaching, 2 (3)
  • EDME 520 Algebra: Research-Based Pedagogy (3)

4. Capstone Requirement (3-6 units)

One of the following chosen in consultation with an advisor:

  • Comprehensive Examination and EDME 695 (3 units)
  • Thesis and EDME 698 (6 units)

Please visit the University Catalog for course descriptions. 

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