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Degree Offered
Master of Science, students are admitted under Plan B (non-thesis option) but Plan A (thesis option) is also offered
Program Description
The mathematics for secondary school teachers (MSST) specialization is designed for teachers who wish to do graduate work in the mathematical sciences but do not anticipate graduate study in mathematics beyond the master's level.
Prerequisites for Admission
Mathematics for secondary school teachers (MSST) applicants should hold, or be eligible to hold, a teaching certificate for secondary school mathematics.
Application Deadline
To be considered for admission, all application requirements must be completed and received in the Graduate School by Jan. 15.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit, directly to the Graduate School:
- A completed online application form and fee.
- Official transcripts from all current and previous colleges/universities except Marquette.
- Three letters of recommendation addressing the applicant's academic qualifications for graduate study in the intended program.
- (For international applicants only) GRE scores (General Test only).
- (For international applicants only) a TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency.
Mathematics, Statistics Computer Science
A master's student must complete a plan of study prepared in cooperation with an adviser and approved by the Graduate Committee of the Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science.
A master's student is admitted to the non-thesis program (Plan B) which requires at least 30 credit hours of course work and a non-credit essay that reflects the student's ability to synthesize source materials relating to a particular area of research or professional practice. An oral presentation of the essay is required.
A formal request to pursue a thesis (Plan A) must be approved by the department's Graduate Committee and the Graduate School. The Plan A student must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours, including six credit hours of MSCS 6999 Master's Thesis and submit a thesis that must be an original contribution to the student's field of study. A public defense of the thesis is required.
The mathematics for secondary school teachers specialization requires successful completion of the following:
| MSCS 5300 | History of Mathematical Ideas | 3 |
| MSCS 6953 | Seminar in Mathematics Curriculum Development and Material 1 | 3 |
| or MSCS 6954 | Seminar in Mathematics Curriculum Development and Material 2 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 6 | |
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- Degree Offered
- Program Description
- Prerequisites for Admission
- Application Deadline
- Application Requirements
- Mathematics, Statistics Computer Science
