Master of Arts in Foundational Mathematics Teaching in the Community College
Provides students with the background they need to be successful teaching foundational mathematics at the post-secondary level. Courses in this program focus on both mathematics content and aspects of mathematics education crucial for the instructor of adult learners.
This program is offered on-line only.
30 credits
Content knowledge for teaching mathematics, 18 credits
| MATH 613 | Quantitative Reasoning from an Advanced Viewpoint | 3 |
| MATH 614 | Algebraic Reasoning | 3 |
| MATH 615 | Number Concepts and Number Theory | 3 |
| MATH 616 | Rational Numbers and Proportional Reasoning | 3 |
| MATH 623 | Probability, Data Analysis and Statistical Reasoning | 3 |
| MATH 640 | Measurement Concepts and Geometric Reasoning | 3 |
Research and pedagogical knowledge for teaching mathematics, 9 credits
| MATH 631 | Technology for Mathematics Teachers | 3 |
| MATH 693 | Teaching Mathematics through Problem Solving | 3 |
| MATH 694 | Research Methods in Mathematics Education | 3 |
Pedagogical knowledge for teaching adults, 3 credits from
| EDAC 634 | The Adult as a Learner | 3 |
| EDAC 635 | Strategies for Teaching Adults | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 30