The Master of Arts in Teaching in Mathematics Education degree program equips students with the content knowledge and pedagogical expertise needed to teach mathematics in elementary, middle, and high school classrooms. Developed by top-tier faculty at The University of Texas at Dallas, the program's core courses are designed with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teachers in mind, providing students with fundamental skills in cognition, research, and assessment.
This Mathematics Education master's program is content-oriented program with two tracts:
- The High School/Dual Credit track " for those with an undergraduate degree in mathematics or, at the minimum, a minor in mathematics"focuses on further development of mathematical content and pedagogical content knowledge (PCK).
- The Middle School (4-8) track, the Foundations in Mathematics series, is designed for building competence in mathematics content and PCK in mathematics instruction in grades 4-8.
For those who wish to pursue doctoral level research, a thesis option exists.
The Mathematics Education program is designed for those with significant ability in a mathematics discipline and a serious commitment to teaching. The program's curriculum teaches effective pedagogical practices, trains students in the skillful evaluation of educational strategies, and provides forward-looking opportunities for professional development for both new and experienced teachers alike. The program may be completed in conjunction with the UTeach Dallas secondary STEM teacher preparation program and/or with other STEM content graduate programs at the university.