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 2009 - MATH 517 Probability and Statistics for Teachers I

Summer 2008 -  MATH 520 Geometry for Teachers - June 16-27

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 educator. In addition, the program is designed to develop teachers' understanding of and ability to apply education research within their own practice. As a culminating project, teachers will conduct research in their own classrooms, where they analyze how aspects of their own practice has an impact their own as well as their students' learning.  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 JMU College of Graduate and Outreach Programs and should consult the graduate college web page for additional information. Please contact those listed at the bottom of this page if you have questions about entrance requirements.

To Apply:

Prospective students should visit the web page of the College of Graduate and Outreach Programs  at JMU, where you will find links with  information about the application process , as well as an online application.   From this page, you will be able to create your username and password for your account.  Proceed to the Application Instructions link, where there is further information about the application process.  Once you are familiar with the process go to Application for Admission link.  You do not need to complete the online application in one session, as your information will be saved.  In the admission section (following the personal data section), click on College and Major Search and select Mathematics.   (Note:  this option should be available on or before November 5, 2004.)

After completing and submitting an application, contact Laurie Cavey , Judy Kidd, or David Carothers to expedite the application/admission process.

Plan of Study:

The Master of Education in Mathematics includes a minimum of 34 credit hours of coursework organized as follows: educational inquiry, 4 hours; mathematics education, 9 hours; mathematics, 21 hours. The student must also complete a comprehensive examination.

Click here for course descriptions

or see the JMU Graduate Catalog

Schedule of Upcoming Course Offerings*

*EDUC 630 and EDUC 631 are offered continuously throughout the year.

For additional information, contact

Laurie Cavey, College of Education - 540 568 6783

Judy Kidd, Mathematics and Statistics - 540 568 2921

David Carothers  Mathematics and Statistics - 540 568 6184