Master of Arts in Mathematics with a Teaching Option
Practical experienceThe Department of Mathematics offers a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Mathematics.Within this degree program, students may choose to complete the traditional track or the teaching option. The admission requirement of all prospective students for this degree program is the completion of undergraduate preparation equivalent to all California State University, Fresno major in mathematics. Candidates are also required to submit current GRE scores.
Course descriptionThe M.A. in mathematics is designed for students who wish to study mathematics at an advanced level. The teaching option is designed especially for students who wish to enhance their high school mathematics teaching and/or assume a leadership role in high school mathematics education and beyond, or who wish to pursue a Ph.D. in mathematics education.
Course Requirements:
Master's Degree in Mathematics (M.A.) with a Teaching Option ---
Core curriculum (CI 250 [see Advising Note 3], MATH 250, 260, 270 [see Advising Note 2]) (12 units)
Mathematics elective curriculum (A combination of approved courses- see Advising Note 1) (12 units)
Education elective curriculum (CI 275 or an approved CI 280T course) (3 units)
Project (MATH 298) (3 units) Total (30 units)
Additional Requirements:
M.A. - Two department qualifying exams: one in analysis and one in algebra. (The exams are offered each semester and may be retaken once. The exams will also be used to satisfy the University Graduate Writing Skills requirement.)
M.A. with a Teaching Option - Passing score in the three CSET Exams: 110, 111, and 112. (The exams will also be used to satisfy the University Graduate Writing Skills requirement.)