Graduate School Secondary Mathematics 9-12 (M.Ed.)

The High Point University Master of Education in Secondary Mathematics program builds on the most current body of knowledge of best practice relevant to teaching grades 9-12. The program is designed for candidates who have a baccalaureate teaching license in secondary mathematics or who will receive a teaching license before the end of the first term of graduate enrollment. The program requires a comprehensive examination and 36 hours (i.e. 15 hours of professional education core, 15 hours of specialty courses, and a six hour capstone experience.) Candidates must select 18 hours of mathematics coursework from among a specialized menu of options. Upon completion of the M.Ed. degree program in Secondary Mathematics candidates are eligible for the “M” level license.

The Mathematics program coordinator is Dr. Rob Harger. He can be reached at rharger@highpoint.edu or 336.841.9659. For more information check out the School of Education website or Education brochure today!

 

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Tracy Collum is the Education graduate staff liaison. If you would like to tour campus or have general admission questions, you may call Tracy at 336.841.9447 or email her at tcollum@highpoint.edu.

 

Degree: Master of Education in Secondary Mathematics

Admission Terms: Fall (August); Spring (January); Summer (June)

Deadlines for Application Materials: All application materials must be received or postmarked by the following deadlines: March 31, 2013 for Summer 2013, June 30, 2013 for Fall 2013 and November 15, 2013 for Spring 2014.

Application Requirements: Applicants must have a four-year bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or a related field from a regionally accredited college and an acceptable GPA (3.0 or higher on a 4-point scale). An admission decision takes into consideration the applicant’s GPA, completed course work, professional work experience, personal and professional goals for the degree, as well as the information provided by references.

Required materials include:

  • online application with a nonrefundable $50 application fee;
  • an official transcript showing an earned baccalaureate degree in Mathematics or a related field, as well as official transcripts from all other previously attended colleges (including High Point University)
  • resume;
  • essay about interest in the program and goals for the degree;
  • three professional reference reports on form provided;
  • copy of current secondary mathematics 9-12 teaching license; and
  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) obtained within the last five years (GRE Code is 5293; the MAT Code is 1584.)

Prerequisite Work: None

Comprehensive Examinations: Yes

Class Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Program of Study (36 hours):

Math Courses (15 hours)
Choose one:
MTH 5004 Linear Algebra 3
MTH 5005 Matrix Theory 3
MTH 5006 Modern Algebra 3
Choose one:
MTH 5011 Complex Variables 3
MTH 5012 Advanced Calculus for Secondary Teachers 3
Choose three:
MTH 5001 Historical Development of Mathematics 3
MTH 5002 Combinatorics 3
MTH 5003 Graph Theory 3
MTH 5007 Number Theory 3
MTH 5008 Geometry 3
MTH 5009 Mathematical Models 3
MTH 5010 Topology 3
MTH 5013 Probability & Statistics 3
MTH 5040 Special Topics 3
Education Courses (15 hours)
EDU 5010 Advanced Instructional Technology 21st Century 3
EDU 5040 Multicultural Education in a Diverse Society 3
EDU 5060 Developing Leaders in 21st Century Schools 3
EDU 5161 Instructional Planning and Assessment in Secondary Mathematics 3
EDU 5166 Using Data for Instructional Improvement 3
Capstone Experience (6 hours)
MTH 5099 Product of Learning 3
EDU 5030 Methods of Education Research 3