Option 1 offers appropriate course work to prepare elementary teachers to become mathematics specialists and to help middle school mathematics teachers refine their expertise. Elementary teachers, special education teachers, or middle school teachers of other disciplines may also combine courses in Option 1 with additional course work to add Junior High/Middle School Mathematics to their existing licenses. Option 2 combines the study of graduate-level mathematics with mathematics education for teachers of secondary mathematics. The courses serve to broaden and deepen secondary mathematics teachers' knowledge of mathematics and mathematics pedagogy. Graduates of the M.A. in Mathematics Education are well prepared to serve as mathematics program leaders in elementary, middle, and high schools. They are also prepared to pursue further study of mathematics education at the doctoral level.

Application/Admission Requirements

All applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School. In addition:

Option 1: Elementary and Middle School Mathematics
Applicants must hold a current elementary, middle school, or special education teaching license; and have at least one year of elementary or middle school teaching experience.

Option 2: Secondary Mathematics
Applicants must have an undergraduate major in mathematics or an equivalent background as determined by the Department of Mathematical Sciences; hold a current secondary mathematics teaching license; and have at least one year of secondary mathematics teaching experience.

International students must apply through the Rinker Center for International Programs. International students are also required to take the TOEFL exam.

The Doctor of Education in Science Education (Mathematics Education) prepares students to assume positions as mathematics education and/or science education leaders in the K-12 setting or as university mathematics and/or science teacher educators. The program consists of course work in mathematics education and/or science education, mathematics and/or science, and general education. Additional information about this program can be found at http://web.bsu.edu/sciencedoc/

Graduate Assistantships

The Department generally supports approximately 21 students in various degree programs with graduate assistantships. There are normally approximately 11 of these assistantships available to award each year. If you wish to be supported by a graduate assistantship, you must make application directly to the Department. Please complete the on-line application form available at www.bsu.edu/web/math, download a copy of the application packet, or contact the Director of Graduate Programs, Dr. Richard Stankewitz (mathsci@bsu.edu) to request that a packet be sent by mail.  Please provide a full mailing address in your e-mail message and also indicate your intended program of study.

The GRE is not required for admission, but scores may be sent to the Department to bolster the student's application for a graduate assistantship. Review of assistantship applications begins February 1. Applications received by that time will be given full consideration for the first round of offers. Applications received after that date will be considered for subsequent rounds of offers.

Other Graduate Degrees Offered by the Department of Mathematical Sciences

• Master of Arts (M.A). in Actuarial Science
• Master of Arts (M.A.) in Mathematics
• Master of Arts (M.A.) in Statistics
• Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Science

Contact Information

Dr. Kay Roebuck
Program Advisor for Mathematics Education
(765) 285-8814
mathsci@bsu.edu

Dr. Richard Stankewitz, Director of Graduate Programs
Department of Mathematical Sciences
(765) 285-8645
mathsci@bsu.edu

www.bsu.edu/web/math