2020-2021 School of Graduate, Professional and Extended Studies

Sep 17, 2025

2020-2021 School of Graduate, Professional and Extended Studies [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Math Specialist (M.Ed.)

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Individuals holding a license, a master’s degree and a minimum teaching experience of one year under that license, may opt for the Math Specialist M.Ed. program. For licensure, take MTEL in specified mathematics level.

Core Courses (12 Credits)

EDU 604 - Philosophy, Ethics and Teaching in Schools Credits: 3
EDU 633 - Principles of Structured Literacy Credits: 3
EDU 661 - Advanced Human Development Credits: 3
or
EDU 670 - Educating the Human Brain: How Neuroscience Can Inform Teaching Practices Credits: 3
EDU 665 - Meeting the Needs of Exceptional Students in Regular Classrooms Credits: 3
or
EDU 676 - Collaborative Teaming of Special and Regular Educators Credits: 3

Concentration Courses (21 Credits)

EDU 630 - Integrating Math, Writing and Technology Credits: 3
EDU 649 - Assessment and Diagnosis of Math Difficulties Credits: 3 *
EDU 650 - Differentiation and Remediation of Math Difficulties Credits: 3 *
EDU 685 - Advanced Theory and Practice for Math Specialists Credits: 3
MAT 621 - Modeling Mathematics Credits: 3
MAT 627 - Investigating Mathematical Concepts Credits: 3
MAT 636 - Mathematical Inquiry Credits: 3

Practicum (3 Credits)

EDU 686 - Math Clinic Credits: 3 **

Total Program: 36 Credits

* Indicates courses with pre-practicum field component.

** Take MTEL for your mathematics level.