Mathematics for the Middle Grades (4-8) & Secondary (MA)

Department of Mathematics

http://www.uni.edu/math/academics/master-arts-degrees-mathematics#middlegrades
220 Wright Hall
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0506

Head: Dr. Douglas Mupasiri
Phone: (319) 273-2012
E-mail: Douglas.Mupasiri@uni.edu

Graduate Coordinator (Middle Grades): Dr. Brian Townsend
Phone: (319) 273-2397
E-mail: Brian.Townsend@uni.edu

Graduate Coordinator (Secondary): Dr. Jihwa Noh
Phone: (319) 273-3301
E-mail: Jihwa.Noh@uni.edu 
 

Read the UNI Catalog descriptions:

Mathematics for the Middle Grades (4-8):

This major is intended for teachers interested in mathematics for the middle grades (4-8) and for mathematics specialists and supervisors. Teacher licensure is a prerequisite for completing the program approval process for this major. Normally, candidates will have at least 2 years teaching experience.

Students interested in this program must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study and should contact the Department of Mathematics for other admission requirements. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at www.grad.uni.edu/admission.

The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.

Only graduate courses (course numbers 5000 or above) will apply to a graduate degree, even if the undergraduate course number (4999 or less) is listed. No exceptions will be made.

This major is available on the non-thesis option only; a minimum of 32 hours is required. A minimum of 15 hours of 200/6000-level course work is required.

Secondary Teaching Emphasis:

The Secondary Teaching emphasis is designed for secondary school mathematics teachers interested in developing a deeper background in mathematics and pedagogy to enhance teaching and increase student learning.