MASTER OF EDUCATION IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

Purpose

The program enables K-12 teachers to become highly qualified teachers of mathematics.  The program requirements meet the needs of teachers who hold bachelor degrees in secondary mathematics, a science or engineering discipline, elementary education, early childhood education, or special education, and teachers who hold alternative certification. The Master of Education in Mathematics Education program is administered through the Gregg Wadley College of Science and Health Professions. Note: This degree is not structured for the purpose of initial teacher certification.

Specialty Accreditation

NSU’s educator preparation programs at the baccalaureate and master’s levels are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), www.caepnet.org, (1140 19th Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20036-1023, 202-223-0077), and/or the Oklahoma Office of Educational Quality and Accountability (840 Research Parkway, Suite 455, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, 405-522-5399), www.ok.gov/oeqa

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Have an in-depth conceptual knowledge of the content that they teach.
2. Have an in-depth understanding of their field and of the theories related to pedagogy and learning. Select and use a broad range of instructional strategies that promote student learning and are able to clearly explain the choices they make in their practice.
3. Build upon and extend their knowledge and experiences to improve their own teaching and student learning in the classroom. Develop their knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions to support the propositions of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards [NBPTS] for the advanced certification of teachers.
4. Participate in experiences that require candidates to apply course work in classroom settings, analyze P-12 student learning, and reflect on their practice in the context of theories on teaching and learning. These experiences may include but are not limited to those which focus on students with exceptionalities and students from diverse ethnic/ racial, linguistic, gender, and socioeconomic groups.
5. Have a thorough understanding of the major concepts and theories related to assessing student learning and regularly apply these in their practice. Candidates analyze student, classroom, and school performance data and make data-driven decisions about strategies for teaching and learning so that all students learn. They are aware of and utilize school and community resources that support student learning.
6. Awareness of current research and policies related to schooling, teaching, learning, and best practices. Candidates are able to analyze educational research and policies and can explain the implications for their own practice and for the profession.

STEM Education Certificate Information

Students may complete the STEM Education Certificate  as a part of the M.Ed. in Science Education, Mathematics Education, or Instructional Leadership: Professional Enhancement programs through guided course selection.  Individuals interested in only earning the STEM certificate, but not currently enrolled in a graduate program at NSU, can apply for Graduate College admission for the purpose of pursuing the STEM certificate.