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Wednesday, May 13, 2009SMSU: Math Masters-Apply by May 20th
Southwest Minnesota State University is offering a Master of Science in Education with a Mathematics emphasis. The mathematics emphasis is appropriate for licensed secondary (7th 12th) mathematics teachers who wish to pursue graduate coursework in mathematics education. This emphasis provides educators with an in-depth understanding and practical application of the mathematics that they teach and the processes involved in learning and leadership through research-based coursework. The two-year program is offered with on-campus mathematics courses during the summer, and online/blended education core courses during the fall and spring semesters. See course sequence at the end of this email. To start NOW send your application along with: Ø $20 Application Feeapply online Application Deadline May 20, 2009 Ø Official Transcript Ø Personal Statement Ø 2 Letters of Recommendation Ø Academic Vita Ø Copy of your Teaching Licensure A minimum of 20 students is required to begin this program. Summer housing is also available. Course Sequence Summer 2009 MATH 510 Topics in Number Theory (4 crs) MATH 530 Statistics (4 crs) Fall 2009 ED 621Critical Theory of Educational Systems (3 crs) ED 622 Applied Research and Assessment in Education (3crs) Spring 2010 ED 623 Professional Planning and Assessment (2 crs) ED 624 Action Research: Project Design (3crs) Summer 2010 MATH 505 Topics in the History of Mathematics (4 crs) MATH 515 Advanced Topics in Discrete Mathematics (4 crs) Fall 2010 ED 625 Research Based Analysis of Teaching and Learning (3 crs) ED 626 Democracy, Diversity, and Leadership (3 crs) Spring 2011 ED 627 Action Research: Project Implementation (2 crs) Total credits 35 This is a GREAT opportunity for you to earn your masters degree through SMSU. P.S. If interested, contact us and we will include you on our mailing list so you can receive the latest updates on our dynamic special education program at SMSU. Sincerely, Cori Ann Dahlager Director of the Graduate Office Southwest Minnesota State University 1501 State Street Marshall, MN 56258 Toll Free: 1-800-642-0684 ext. 6819 NEW Fax: 507-537-6227 Website: www.SMSU.edu NEW Email: CoriAnn.Dahlager@SMSU.edu
