Mathematics Education, M.A.T.

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College of Education
Department: Teaching and Learning

Major Contacts, Deadlines, and Delivery Information

This Major shares core requirements with the Science Education, M.A.T. , Secondary English Education (ESOL and Reading Endorsements), M.A.T. , and Social Science Education, M.A.T.

Concentrations:

Middle Grades Mathematics (5-9)
Secondary Mathematics (6-12)

The M.A.T. in Mathematics Education is designed for individuals seeking initial certification to teach mathematics at either the middle grades level (5-9) or across all secondary grade levels (6-12). Please be advised that program and/or course requirements are subject to change, per state legislative mandates, Florida Department of Education program approval standards, and accreditation criteria.

Please be advised that program and/or course requirements are subject to change per state legislative mandates, Florida Department of Education program approval standards and accreditation criteria.

Accreditation:

Accredited by the Florida Department of Education, and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). For more information: https://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/accreditation.aspx

Students seeking to graduate from a state-approved teacher preparation program with embedded Reading and ESOL endorsements must attain passing scores on all portions of the Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE).
Students who graduate prior to attaining passing scores on all portions of the FTCE will not receive the state-approved teacher preparation program with respective endorsements statement on their official transcript.

Admission Information

Must meet University Admission and English Proficiency requirements as well as requirements for admission to the major, listed below.

Meet one of the following criteria:
- Have passed the Florida Subject Area Exam in Mathematics (exam for 5-9 or 6-12, corresponding to the preferred concentration)
- have completed at least 18 credit hours in mathematics at or above the level of college algebra

International Students
In addition to the University requirements, applicants to the College of Education must provide the following:

A social security number in degree programs requiring practica or internships;
For more information: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/international/admission-information/graduate/academic-requirements.aspx

Curriculum Requirements

Total Minimum Hours: 36 Credit Hours

Shared Core Requirements - 12 Credit Hours
Additional Required Courses - 3 Credit Hours
Concentration Requirements- 15 Credit Hours
Practicum/Internship - 6 Credit Hours

Shared Core Requirements (12 Credit Hours)

ESE 5344 Classroom Management for a Diverse School and Society Credit Hours: 3
ESE 5342 Teaching the Adolescent Learner Credit Hours: 3
RED 6365 Disciplinary Literacies and Reading Credit Hours: 3
EDF 6432 Foundations of Measurement Credit Hours: 3

Additional Required Course (3 Credit Hours)

TSL 5325 ESOL Strategies for Content Area Teachers Credit Hours: 3

Concentration Requirements (15 Credit Hours)

Middle Grades Mathematics (5-9)

MAE 6328 Algebra for Middle Grades Teachers Credit Hours: 3
MAE 6329 Geometry and Measurement for Secondary Grades Credit Hours: 3
MAE 6127 Probability and Statistics for Middle Grades Teachers Credit Hours: 3
MAE 6356 Teaching of Pre-Secondary School Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
MAE 6126 Current Trends in Middle Grades Mathematics Credit Hours: 3

Secondary Mathematics (6-12)

MAE 6362 Senior High Mathematics Methods Credit Hours: 3
MAE 6337 Topics in Teaching Algebra Credit Hours: 1-4
MAE 6338 Topics in Teaching Geometry Credit Hours: 1-4
MAE 6137 Topics in Teaching Probability and Statistics Credit Hours: 3
MAE 6136 Current Trends in Secondary Mathematics Education Credit Hours: 3

Practicum / Internship (6 Credit Hours)

All sections of the FTCE Prof., and Educ. & Subj. Area: Middle Grades Math (5-9) or Mathematics (6-12), dependent on concentration, must be passed prior to internship.

Program of studies will be planned so that all course work will be completed prior to the internship. However, should there be a need for an exception; M.A.T. students may take one 3-credit course during internship—although this is unadvisable given the full-time nature of the teaching experience and one 3-credit course after internship.

All school districts require fingerprints for a minimum of practica and final internship. Students must pass a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the school district. Some districts also require drug testing.

MAE 6945 Practicum in Mathematics Education Credit Hours: 3
MAE 6947 Internship in Secondary Education for Mathematics Credit Hours: 3-6

Project

Action Research Project to be taken in the last fall or spring: Can only be taken while enrolled in at least two credits.

Comprehensive Examination:

The Project is completed in lieu of the Comprehensive Exam.

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