Mathematics Education
Dear Prospective Graduate Student:
I am glad you are seeking information about graduate programs in Mathematics Education at the University of Georgia. We have tried in these web pages to make all relevant information available to you, as you may have already seen, including forms for applying to the Graduate School and the Department. The graduate programs of the department include the Master of Education degree, the Master of Arts degree, the Specialist in Education degree, and the Doctor of Philosophy degree. The graduate program also serves students who are working on initial teacher certification, either as a Non-Degree student or as a Master of Education degree candidate.
The Department of Mathematics Education at University of Georgia, founded in 1966, was one of the most active departments of mathematics education in the world. It was merged with the Department of Science Eduction in 2004 and became a program within the Department of Mathematics and Science Education. The faculty includes regular faculty, visiting faculty, and affiliated mathematics education faculty members in other departments, all of whom hold diverse interests in mathematics education and leadership. Two former editors of the Journal for Research in Mathematics Education; authors from several different school mathematics series; authors of college textbooks and research books; and present and past leaders in National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, School Science and Mathematics Association, and Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics are all members of the faculty.
The instructional program in mathematics education serves undergraduate prospective secondary school teachers of mathematics, undergraduate prospective middle school and early inservice teachers, and full time graduate students. There are approximately 35 prospective secondary teachers who complete the program each year and approximately 35 full time graduate students.
I hope you will find information here that will help guide your interests in graduate study. I am always happy to answer inquiries by e-mail, jolive@uga.edu, or by regular mail, telephone, or visit to the department. Thanks for your interest in our program.
Sincerely,
John Olive
Graduate Coordinator
Address:
Mathematics Education
University of Georgia
105 Aderhold Hall
Athens, GA 30602-7124
Telephone: 706-542-4194
Fax: 706-542-4551
At least three letters of recommendation are required for all degree programs.The letters should be from people who are familiar with your teaching, your potential for graduate study, or your academic record. The purpose of the letters is twofold: 1) to help us assess your scholarly potential for completing a graduate program, and 2) to assist us in advising you. Have the letters sent directly to the department graduate coordinator early in the application process. We will log in the receipt of letters on the tracking screen provided to you by the Graduate School (and will inform you by e-mail), so you may check the status of your application materials throughout the application process. Admissions decisions can be delayed if letters are not received.
The same letters may be used in support of an application for an assistantship.
GRE
The Graduate Record Examination is required for all degree programs. The minimum acceptable scores are:
Master of Education or Master of Arts
At least 400 on Verbal score
At least 400 on the Quantitative score
Minimum total of 850 on the Verbal plus QuantitativeSpecialist in Education
At least 450 on Verbal score
At least 450 on the Quantitative score
Minimum total of 950 on the Verbal plus QuantitativeDoctor of Philosophy
Minimum total of 1100 on the Verbal plus Quantitative
Transcripts
Two copies of official transcripts from every college or university you have attended should be sent directly to the Graduate School.
Personal Statements and Writing Samples (doctoral applicants only)
Your personal statement should address your goals and reasons for pursuing graduate study in mathematics education.
The writing sample should be an academic work, such as a paper from previous graduate or undergraduate work, relating to education, mathematics, or mathematics education.
The purpose of these documents is assist the doctoral screening committee to assess your potential for satisfactory doctoral study and to aid faculty in advising you.
Contact the graduate coordinator (jolive@uga.edu) if you have questions about these documents.
Application for admission deadline are determined by the Graduate School and strictly followed. The deadline date applies to the application; supporting material such as transcripts and test scores can follow a little later. Because the process of considering applications for assistantships occurs early, the application for admission must be submitted early if assistantship application is desired. Different deadline dates apply to international students than to U. S. Citizens.
A limited number of assistantships are available on a competetive basis. Applications for assistantships must be submitted directly to the department. Acceptance into the graduate program does not guarantee financial assistance, but admission is required before an assistantship application is considered.
Assistantships generally require a time commitment (10 to 20 hours per week), and therefore the graduate student enrolls in 10 to 12 semester hours rather than a full enrollment of 12 to 16 semester hours. The assigned duties involve assisting faculty with instruction, outreach, or research.
If you wish to apply for an assistantship, download the Application for Graduate Assistantship, fill it out, and send it to the department. It can also be sent as a file attachments to an e-mail to jolive@uga.edu.
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