Overview
The main goal of the Master of Science in Mathematics Teaching program at the University of Utah is to extend and enrich secondary teachers' understanding of mathematics and to help teachers acquire a deeper and broader mathematics background.
The programme
The program is structured to best meet the needs of Utah’s secondary teachers of mathematics. Coursework is designed to extend teachers’ mathematical knowledge for teaching at the secondary level. Courses are offered at times that fit working educators’ schedules, with a majority of courses offered over the two summer semesters of the program, and other courses offered once a week during evening hours in the fall and spring semesters.
The student is admitted to the Master of Science in Mathematics Teaching program upon admission by the Mathematics Education Committee. The degree is awarded by the Mathematics Department.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Foundations of Mathematics for Teachers
- Transformational Geometry
- Statistics and Probability
- Curriculum and Instruction Practicum
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Mathematics Teaching View 918 other Masters in Mathematics in United StatesAcademic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Licensed teachers with a level 4 endorsement (level 3 teachers will be considered, but may need additional course work).
- Completion of the Praxis 5161 Mathematics (post-2012) or Praxis 0061 (pre-2012) Math Content Knowledge Exam. A score of at least 165 (5161) or 143 (0061) is required.
- At least two years of teaching experience as of the application deadline.
- Fill out the online application
- Upload all required documents
- Pay application fee
- Complete and submit application
- A bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited U.S. college or university or from an institution recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education in their home country.
Tuition Fee
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International
18590 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9295 USD per semester during 24 months. -
National
18590 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9295 USD per semester during 24 months. -
In-State
5260 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2630 USD per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for Salt Lake City
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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