Education, Mathematics Education (K-8) Concentration, M.A.

Prerequisites

Applicant must have at least one year of teaching experience or consent of program coordinator, and must file an application for admission to both the university and the K-8 mathematics education program. Successful applicants must demonstrate personal, professional, and academic potential for success in this program. For specific admission criteria see the K-8 Mathematics Education Master of Arts program website at http://coe.sdsu.edu/departments/MathEd/master.htm.

Core Program (12 Units)

• MTHED 600 - Teaching and Learning Mathematics in the Early Grades (Pre-K to 4) Units: 3
• MTHED 601 - Teaching and Learning Mathematics in the Middle Grades Units: 3
• MTHED 603 - Seminar on Learning Theories in STEM Education Units: 3
• TE 511 - Assessment in Mathematics Education Units: 3

Electives (9 Units)

With the approval of the adviser, select three courses from the following:

• DLE 553 - Language Assessment and Evaluation in Multicultural Settings Units: 3
• DLE 601 - Language Policies and Practices Units: 3
• LDT 540 - Educational Technology Units: 3
• MTHED 604 - Seminar on Teaching Issues in STEM Units: 3
• MTHED 605 - Algebra in the 7-14 Curriculum Units: 3
• MTHED 606 - Selected Topics in 7-14 Mathematics Curriculum Units: 3
• TE 790 - Seminar in Teacher Education Units: 3-6
• Three units of a 500- or 600-level course approved by the program coordinator.

Research (9 Units)

• ED 690 - Methods of Inquiry Units: 3
• ED 795A - Seminar Units: 3
• ED 795B - Seminar Units: 3