Mathematics and Science Education, M.A.

(Major Code: 08230) (Academic Plan Code: 331972MAS)

Admission to the Degree Curriculum

Applicants must satisfy the general requirements for admission to the university with classified graduate standing, as described in Admission and Registration. An applicant may apply six units of adviser approved post-baccalaureate teacher credential work from an accredited institution to the Master of Arts (MA) in Mathematics and Science Education degree. Teachers wishing to participate in this program who have not completed a post-baccalaureate teaching credential from an accredited institution may still apply to the program by taking six additional units of adviser-approved post-baccalaureate coursework. It is recommended that the coursework for the M.A. begin within four years of completion of the basic teacher credential program. In order to be awarded credit of a maximum of six post- baccalaureate credential units in the M.A., these units, along with the course of study units, cannot be more than six years old at the time of completion of the M.A.

Advancement to Candidacy

All students must satisfy the general requirements for advancement to candidacy as described in Requirements for Master’s Degrees.

Specific Requirements

All candidates for the MA in Mathematics and Science Education will be required to take a comprehensive examination. This written examination is designed to evaluate achievement in the specific area of the student’s concentration. A student is eligible to take the comprehensive examination only after advancement to candidacy. The examination will be offered near the mid point of each semester and near the end of the summer. A reservation must be made at least one week in advance of the examination.

Master of Arts in Mathematics and Science Education Degree

The Masters of Arts in Mathematics and Science Education provides teachers a deeper understanding of issues in learning and teaching mathematics and science in grades K-12, and increased knowledge of current trends, research, and assessment education. The goal is to increase teachers’ expertise in mathematics and science teaching in order to ensure learning and achievement for students from diverse populations. Up to six units from post-baccalaureate credential or other graduate coursework may count as electives in this program.