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

Core Courses for Initial Licensure (18 Credits)

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

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• EDU 583 - Methods and Practice in Middle School Education Credits: 3 * or
• EDU 584 - Methods and Practice in Secondary Education Credits: 3 *

Practicum (3 Credits)

• EDU 589 - Practicum and Seminar Credits: 3 **

Concentration Courses for Professional Licensure (12 Credits)

(See Arts and Science Course Descriptions) 

Choose 12 credit hours in mathematics. Check with the Graduate Education Office for current course offerings.)

• EDU 630 - Integrating Math, Writing and Technology Credits: 3
• MAT 601 - Mathematics Credits: 3
• MAT 605 - Quantitative Reasoning: Mathematics and the Greeks Credits: 3
• MAT 614 - Mathematical Methods I Credits: 3
• MAT 619 - Statistics Credits: 3
• MAT 620 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 3
• MAT 621 - Modeling Mathematics Credits: 3
• MAT 627 - Investigating Mathematical Concepts Credits: 3
• MAT 635 - Calculus with Precalculus Credits: 3
• MAT 636 - Mathematical Inquiry Credits: 3
• MAT 637 - Number Theory Credits: 3
• MAT 638 - Real Analysis Credits: 3
• MAT 673 - Selected Topics Credits: 3

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

• EDU 604 - Philosophy, Ethics and Teaching in Schools Credits: 3

Total Program: 36 Credits

* Indicates courses with pre-practicum field component

** For those seeking licensure in Massachusetts, the appropriate tests for the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure must be passed before beginning practicum.