Academic Programs - Mathematics Education
The requirements for the Master of Education degree leading to T-5 Mathematics Certification for Secondary School Mathematics Teachers are outlined below for those students holding Georgia T-4 Mathematics Certification for Secondary School. Students working for initial certification at the T-5 level can expect to complete additional requirements for certification. An organized program of studies approved by an advisor in the Mathematics Education program, must be completed. In addition, the student must meet all general requirements, including a final written comprehensive examination, listed in the Graduate School Bulletin for the professional master’s degree.
- Educational Psychology (one course required): 3 hours.
- Curriculum and Instruction: 8-9 hours
- *EMAT 7050 Teaching Secondary School Mathematics
- *EMAT 7080 Curriculum in Mathematics Education
- Teaching Field – At least 6 courses required with approval of students’ advisor. (MATH, STAT, EMAT)
- Research (One course required)
- Options (Two approved elective courses, applied project, or thesis required)
- Plan A with applied project or thesis, 3 hours.
- Plan B with two elective courses, 6 hours
*Required unless student has had similar courses.
