Master of Mathematics for Teaching (MMT)
The MMT program is designed for experienced teachers within the mathematics teacher community who have a strong commitment to teaching, leadership, and a love of mathematics and seek a content-rich experience of mathematics to strengthen their work in classrooms. The program helps our students prepare for leadership roles in developing mathematics curriculum and teacher training. The courses, which emphasize depth over breadth, are designed around mathematics for teaching and current research in mathematics education. Our MMT program requires 38-42 credits, including 18-22 credits from the School of Education and 20 credits from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. You are encouraged to apply to the program if you hold an initial license for teaching mathematics and have taught a minimum of two years under that license.

The core of the program consists of three six-week summer programs of intensive study of mathematics and professional development:

  • The first summer focuses on an immersion experience in mathematics
  • The second summer broadens the immersion through a research experience in mathematics
  • The third summer centers on a field study in mathematics education

Course of Study

Curriculum: Total number of credits: 38

College of Arts and Sciences 20 credits total.

(8 credits) An immersion experience of mathematical exploration:

- MA 547-548: Topics in Number Theory/Problem Solving in Number Theory

(8 credits) Two courses in mathematics:

- MA 541: Abstract Algebra I (4 credits )
- MA 549: Geometry and Symmetry (4 credits)
(4 credits) Research experience in mathematics:

- MA 647: Research Methods in Mathematics I (2 credits)
- MA 648: Research Methods in Mathematics II (2 credits)

School of Education18 credits total.

(8 credits) Reflection on learning — relevance of the immersion experience to the classroom from these offerings.

- ME 580: Connecting Seminar: Geometry (2 credits)
- ME 581: Advanced Topics in Algebra for Teachers (2 credits)

- CT 900: Independent Study in Number Theory (4 credits)

(8 credits) Mathematics education issues:

- ME 551: Mathematics for Students with Special Needs (both ends of the achievement spectrum) (4 credits).
- ME 558: Mathematics Curriculum: Programs, Issues, Trends (4 credits).

(6 credits) Professional Development:

- ME 589: Professional Development Workshops in Mathematics (4 credits)
- ME 590: Field Study in Mathematics Education (2 credits)

Suggested Sequence:

Summer / Fall / Spring
1st year / CAS MA 547 Topics in Number Theory
CAS MA 548 Problem Solving in Number Theory / CAS MA 541 Abstract Algebra *
SED ME 581 Connecting Abstract Algebra to School Mathematics / SED ME 551 Mathematics for Students with Special Needs
2nd year / CAS MA 647 Research Methods in Mathematics I
SED CT 900 Second Year PROMYS / CAS MA 648 Research Methods in Mathematics II
SED ME 558 Mathematics Curriculum: Programs, Issues, and Trends / SED ME 589 Professional Development Workshops in Mathematics
3rd year / CAS MA 549 Geometry and Symmetry *
SED ME 580 Connecting Seminar: Geometry
SED ME 590 Field Study in Mathematics Education

* If there is evidence that students have taken similar courses, the following courses can be substituted:

- MA 511-512: Real Analysis (4 credits each)
- MA 542: Abstract Algebra II (4 credits)

- MA 528: Modern Geometry (4 credits)
- MA 563: Differential Geometry (4 credits)
- MA 671: Dynamical Systems (4 credits)

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