Master of Education in Mathematics

A program of the College of Education and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at James Madison University.

Upcoming Classes

Spring 2012 - MATH 615 History of Mathematics

                     MATH 517 Probability and Statistics for Teachers I

Summer 2012 - MATH 618 Probability and Statistics for Teachers II 

The Master of Education in Mathematics prepares secondary teachers for positions of instructional leadership as master teachers of mathematics. The program extends the professional competence of secondary mathematics teachers through an in-depth study of mathematics and mathematics teaching and learning. Program participants will demonstrate their knowledge through individual and collaborative projects and presentations, field-based curriculum implementation and evaluation, and the use of reflective classroom inquiry.  The program, which is a collaborative effort of the College of Education and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, is designed to provide opportunities for mathematics teachers to deepen their understanding of mathematics by learning advanced mathematical topics in relation to the mathematics they actually teach. The program will also help prepare teachers to teach advanced secondary mathematics courses, such as Advanced Placement Calculus or Statistics. The proposed mathematics education courses will provide opportunities for teachers to learn math-specific technologies for learning, how to implement appropriate mathematics curriculum, and how to continue to develop as professional educators. In addition, the program is designed to develop teachers' understanding of and ability to apply education research within their own practice. The Teacher Work Sample is the culminating project. The program content is consistent with the recommendations of the Mathematical Education of Teachers report of the Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences.

Prerequisites:

Students should have completed undergraduate mathematics (15 credits or more) including a calculus sequence and linear algebra.  An undergraduate major in mathematics or additional mathematics courses beyond linear algebra will be helpful, but not necessary. Students should be eligible for admission to The Graduate School at JMU. Please visit their website for information on JMU graduate student policies.