2023-2024 Graduate Catalog

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 613Quantitative Reasoning from an Advanced Viewpoint

3

MATH 614Algebraic Reasoning

3

MATH 615Number Concepts and Number Theory

3

MATH 616Rational Numbers and Proportional Reasoning

3

MATH 623Probability, Data Analysis and Statistical Reasoning

3

MATH 640Measurement Concepts and Geometric Reasoning

3

Research and pedagogical knowledge for teaching mathematics, 9 credits

MATH 631Technology for Mathematics Teachers

3

MATH 693Teaching Mathematics through Problem Solving

3

MATH 694Research Methods in Mathematics Education

3

MATH 692Exit Survey

0

Pedagogical knowledge for teaching adults, 3 credits from

EDAC 634The Adult as a Learner

3

EDAC 635Strategies for Teaching Adults

3

Total Credit Hours: 30