Mathematics: Master of Arts Degree
Mathematics Education: Master of Arts Degree
Program Overview
Program Directors: Dr. Rick Klima and Dr. Greg Rhoads; klimare@appstate.edu and rhoadsgs@appstate.edu; 828-262-3050; Mathematical Sciences
http://www.mathsci.appstate.edu/Student/Masters/
The mathematics program is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a teaching career at the college level. The course of study follows the AMATYC (Association of Mathematics at Two Year Colleges) guidelines, and provides an excellent mix of graduate level mathematics with attention to pedagogy. Students completing this program will have solid foundations in mathematics as well as knowledge of pedagogical issues such as collaborative learning, effective classroom teaching, assessment strategies, and the use of technology in the collegiate classroom.
The mathematics education program is designed for practicing teachers who are interested in furthering their secondary school teaching careers. The course of study follows the State of North Carolina guidelines for advanced (M) licensure in mathematics, and provides an excellent mix of graduate level mathematics with a focus on pedagogy. Student completing this program will have solid foundations in mathematics as well as knowledge of pedagogical issues such as educational leadership, effective classroom teaching, and assessment strategies, and the use of technology in the classroom.
Program Highlights (Math Education)
- If your undergraduate studies were unrelated to mathematics, you should expect to complete a three-course sequence in calculus and courses in statistics, linear algebra, and geometry before admission.
- If you do not have an A licensure, you may be admitted under certain circumstances, but must agree to work towards A licensure while pursuing your graduate studies.
- North Carolina A licensure in secondary mathematics (or the equivalent from another state)**
- A score of 2000 from the formula (GRE verbal + GRE math + 400 x undergraduate GPA)
Program Highlights (Math)
- You must have undergraduate courses in multicalculus, linear algebra, statistics, differential equations, and real analysis
- Deficiencies can be remediated after admission under certain circumstances
- A score of 2000 from the formula (GRE verbal + GRE math + 400 x undergraduate GPA)
Application Essentials
Concentration for mathematics program: College Teaching
Concentration for mathematics education program: Secondary Teaching
Location of instruction: Mathematics: on campus; mathematics education: mix of on and off campus
Required Entrance Exam: GRE (score must be no more than 5 years old)
Required Number of References to specify in the on-line form: 3
Supplemental Information: Resume (Required upload for application submission); also needed for education degree: proof of teacher licensure
Deadlines for Application. A program not open for a particular term will be marked with an "x." If the program has early screening dates, those dates are listed in parentheses. Applications that are not complete by the early screening date risk denial of admission due to no seats available. Increased enrollment may lead to a term being closed for new applications.
- Spring: 11/1
- Summer Session 1: 4/1
- Summer Session 2: 5/1
- Fall: 7/1
Basic Criteria for Consideration: (UGPA x 400) + GREV + GREQ = 2000.