University of Minnesota    Minneapolis,   MN

M.S. Degree with Emphasis in Mathematics Education

In addition to obtaining a master'sdegree in mathematics, students in this unique program gain a solid knowledge of advanced mathematics, refine their teaching skills,and learn modern approaches to pedagogy. This preparation certifiesstudents to teach mathematics in Minnesota high schools, andprepares them for community college instruction. Furthermore,program participants have the unique opportunity to teach in innovative U of MN undergraduate calculus courses and the Talented Youth Mathematics Program for mathematically promising middle school and high school students. Our ultimate aim is to produce an outstanding group of future high school teachers of mathematics.

For detailed information see the program's own webpage at http://www.math.umn.edu

  We run this program in cooperation with the Mathematics Education group in the College of Education.

  The program began in 1996, and we have been working to refine the coursework we offer to students pursuing this degree program. In addition to meeting local requirements, we offer courses that illustrate exciting developments within mathematics, and applications of mathematics to the world, that will provide inspiration to future teachers as well as offering them ideas and content to pass on to their future students.We run this program in cooperation with the Mathematics Education group in the College of Education.

  Students enter the program with a degree that includes most of an undergraduate math major. This can be either a mathematics degree or a suitable education degree. Our graduates are highly sought-after high school teachers of mathematics.

  Typically students in this program are supported by teaching assistantships during the nine-month academic year (about $12,700 for 2000-2001), and additional summer funding from teaching or research appointments or summer fellowships in our department (about $2,500 in summer 2000). Support includes tuition and an insurance package.

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Interested persons should see the following web sites: http://www.math.umn.edu

or contact Director of Graduate Studies at gradprog@math.umn.edu

Other professional master degrees offered at University of Minnesota:

M.S. Degree with Emphasis in Applied and Industrial Mathematics

M.S. Degree with Emphasis in Actuarial Science