Mathematics (5-8)/Mathematics (8-12) (M.Ed./ITL)

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Core Courses for Initial Licensure (18 Credits)

EDU 520 - Teaching Strategies (3) *
EDU 528 - Disciplinary Literacy and Writing (3)
EDU 562 - Human Development and Learning (3)
EDU 564 - Introduction to Exceptionality (3)
EDU 575 - Classroom Management and Organization (3)

Methods and Practice

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Practicum (3 Credits)

EDU 589 - Practicum and Seminar in Content Area (3) **

Concentration Courses for Professional Licensure (12 Credits)

Choose 12 credit hours in Mathematics. Check with the Graduate Education Office for current course offerings. Content area courses not listed may be designed to meet a student’s interest.

EDU 630 - Integrating Math, Writing and Technology (3)
MAT 601 - Mathematics (3)
MAT 602 - Math and Your Vote (3)
MAT 605 - Quantitative Reasoning: Mathematics and the Greeks (3)
MAT 614 - Mathematical Methods I (3)
MAT 617 - Applied Mathematics and Modeling (3)
MAT 619 - Statistics (3)
MAT 621 - Math in the Interactive Classroom (3)
MAT 627 - Investigating Mathematical Concepts (3)
MAT 635 - Calculus with Precalculus (3)
MAT 636 - Mathematical Inquiry (3)
MAT 637 - Number Theory (3)
MAT 638 - Real Analysis (3)
MAT 640 - The Mathematics of Science (3)

Educational Theory Course for Completion of Master’s Degree (3 Credits)

EDU 604 - Philosophy, Ethics and Teaching in Schools (3)

Total Program: 36 Credits

* Indicates courses with pre-practicum field component.

** For those seeking licensure please complete the following: 1. Pass appropriate tests for the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure before beginning practicum, and 2. Before or during the practicum, take EDU641 Sheltered English Immersion (required course for MA state licensure; not part of degree program).