Master of Education: Curriculum and InstructionMathematics Education Specialization

Mathematics Education Specialization

Program of StudyStudents complete 15 hours of course work selected from the following:

» EDMT 60103: Teaching Number and Operations » EDMT 60113: Teaching Algebraic Thinking » EDMT 50123: Teaching Geometry and Measurement » EDMT 50133: Teaching Data Analysis and Probability » Summer Course (choose one of the following)

» EDMT 60153: Fostering Discourse in the Mathematics Classroom (offered even years) » EDMT 60143 Teaching and Learning Mathematics with Technology (offered odd years)

Core Requirements (9 hours minimum required for all students): » EDUC 70953: Research in Education » EDUC 60203: Curriculum and Instruction OR EDLE 60043: Instructional Leadership A: Curriculum,

Instruction, and Assessment » 3 hours of research (choose one of the following):

» EDUC 60043: Action Research » EDUC 70963: Qualitative Inquiry » EDUC 70983: Introduction to Quantitative Research

About the ProgramThe Master of Education (M.Ed.) program is a 36 credit-hour program designed for teachers, pre-service teachers, and educational professionals seeking to enhance instruction and leadership skills in mathematics education. Graduate students develop the knowledge and skills to work with children, adolescents, and families in a variety of educational settings and to enhance their pedagogical and research abilities.

Fifteen of the program’s 36 credit hours in the Mathematics Education Specialization are mathematics education graduate coursework. The program offers graduate students two areas of emphasis: (1) Teaching and Learning or (2) Research.

ResearchSelect 12 hours from the following (six thesis hours required):

» EDUC 60810: Seminar in Educational Research (1-3 hours variable credit) » EDUC 60043: Action Research » EDUC 70960: Apprenticeship in Research (1-3 hours variable credit/may be repeated) » EDUC 70963: Qualitative Inquiry » EDUC 70973: Advanced Qualitative Inquiry » EDUC 70983: Introduction to Quantitative Research » EDUC 70923: Introduction to Applied Qualitative Methods » EDUC 60823: Educational Program Evaluation » EDMT 70980 and 70990: Thesis

Teaching and LearningSelect 12 hours from the following (three treatise hours required):

» EDUC 60213: Psychology of Thinking and Learning » EDEC 60133: Play and Creativity » EDLE 60043: Instructional Leadership A: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment » EDLE 60053: Instructional Leadership B: Supervision » EDUC 50263: Digital Communication and Collaboration in Education » EDUC 50253: Applied Teaching, Learning and Technology » EDSP 50273: Technology for Diverse Learners » EDUC 60313: Educational Assessment » EDUC 50503: Foundations of Language Acquisition » EDUC 50513: Curriculum and Instruction in the Second Language Learning Classroom » EDSE 50173: Development of Written Communication » EDUC 70903: Treatise

Choose Your Path

About the CollegeTexas Christian University’s College of Education offers advanced degree programs that prepare students to make an impact as leaders in their field. Students work with nationally recognized faculty to complete innovative research; engage in diverse field experiences and acquire skills to advance their careers in education or related fields.

The Andrews Institute of Mathematics & Science Education was established to provide an environment for innovation and change in mathematics and science education. The institute, housed in the College of Education, facilitates this through creative research and teaching by faculty and students.

Financial AidGraduate Studies in the College of Education provides generous financial aid opportunities. For more details call 817-257-7661 or visit coe.tcu.edu/financial-aid.

Apply OnlineVisit applyweb.com/tcug to complete the TCU Graduate Studies online application.

Questions? Contact:Dr. Sarah Quebec FuentesAssociate Professor, Mathematics Education817-257-6026 S.Quebec.Fuentes@tcu.edu Dr. Matt SwitzerAssociate Professor, Mathematics Education817-257-6793J.Switzer@tcu.edu

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