MASTER OF SCIENCEMATHEMATICS

Option in Mathematics Education for Secondary School Teachers

California State University, Long Beach

CSULB MATHEMATICS EDUCATION FACULTY

Dr. Linda DeGuire Dr. Norma Noguera

Mathematics Education Graduate Advisor

Dr. Angelo Segalla Dr. Lindsay Tartre Dr. Jacqueline Ward

Features of Graduate Program in Math Edfor Secondary School Teachers at

CSULB

Designed for Single Subject Mathematics Credentialed/Practicing Teachers who wish to:

gain further expertise in mathematics and curriculum, teaching, learning, assessment and research in mathematics education

obtain a job teaching at a community college continue on to further advanced studies, i.e., a

Ph.D. in Mathematics Education

A person can go through our program either as a:

Full-time student by taking 3 courses a semester (or 2 courses a semester) and easily finish in 3

(or 4) semesters (i.e., 1 1/2 or 2 years)

OR as a

Part-time student (1 course, or sometimes 2 courses, a semester) going at your own pace.

Features of Graduate Program in Math Edfor Secondary School Teachers at

CSULB

Highlights of our Graduate Program in Math Ed for Secondary Teachers

Our program is especially flexible for current teachers because many of our upper division undergraduate and ALL of our graduate mathematics education courses are at 4pm or later.

Each graduate course is offered on one (M-Th) or two nights a week (either M,W or T,Th).

Our courses incorporate the latest technology, including various software on both MAC and PC, graphing calculators and classroom documentary filmmaking.

Our math ed faculty are excited about the program and are available for help.

Curriculum – Prerequisites

PREREQUISITES for the MS in Math Option in Math Ed for Secondary Teachers at California State University, Long Beach

(1) A bachelor's degree in math or math ed, OR a bachelor's degree with at least 24 upper division units in math from an accredited college or university.

(2) A California Single Subject Credential in math

Curriculum – Prerequisites

(3) A grade of C or above in the following courses or their equivalents:

MATH 247 Introduction to Linear Algebra MATH 310 History of Early Mathematics MATH 341 Number Theory MATH 355 College Geometry MATH 361A Introduction to Mathematical Analysis I or MATH 364A Ordinary Differential Equations MATH 380 Probability and Statistics

Note: No GRE required

– Deficiencies will be determined by the graduate math ed advisor, Dr. Norma Noguera (nnoguera@csulb.edu). (One can be conditionally admitted into the MS program without all the prerequisites.)

Program Curriculum – 30 units A minimum of 30 graduate and upper division units

approved by the graduate advisor and including:

Math Ed Courses - 15 Units – Teaching & Learning 511– Curriculum & Assessment 512– Choose at least 9 units from:

• Algebra in the School Curriculum 540• Geometry & Measurement in the School Curriculum 550• Analysis in the Secondary School Curriculum 560• Probability and Statistics in the School Curriculum 580• Special Topics in Math Ed 590• Seminar in Math Ed 695

Math Courses – 9 units• 3 math courses, at least 1 500-level

Elective Courses – 6 units• 2 approved upper division or grad courses in

math, math ed or approved College of Education courses

Complete one of 3 options:

(1) Pass 2 Comprehensive exams• 1 in math ed• 1 in pure or applied math

(2) Thesis(3) Pass 1 Comprehensive exam

(in math ed or in pure or applied math)

and

Complete a project in math ed

Program Curriculum – 30 units A minimum of 30 graduate and upper division units

approved by the graduate advisor and including:

To Apply for Admission to the Mathematics Education Graduate Program in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, you must complete and send two separate sets of forms:

A)To Dr. Norma Noguera, Math Ed Graduate Advisor, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, CSULB; 1250 Bellflower Blvd; Long Beach, CA, 90840-1001 :

I. Complete college transcripts (not necessarily official) II. Copy of teaching credential III. Statement of Purpose (up to one page)

B)To the CSULB Admissions Office located at : Enrollment Services/Admissions, CSU-Long Beach, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90840:

• Complete official college transcripts • Complete online application (OR if you prefer, you can print out and complete a paper copy of the application.)

Note: The process is much quicker if you do an online application.

lll. Admission fees

California State University, Long Beach Math Ed Graduate Program Contact

Dr. Norma Noguera –

Math Ed Graduate Advisor

(562) 985-4351 (nnoguera@csulb.edu)

Department of Mathematics & Statistics

CSULB

1250 Bellflower Blvd

Long Beach, CA 90840-1001

Fax (562) 985-8227