Master of Education in Mathematics
The Master of Education degree in Mathematics is designed to prepare teachers, department chairmen, and supervisors for a dynamic ministry in the Christian school. Certification or public school preparation is not a goal for this program. With this degree we are trying to produce thinking teachers knowledgeable in their subject matter area. We want teachers to be able to prepare fresh, original lessons and not be bound to structured teacher's manuals. Your training in this program will equip you to evaluate academic curricula as well as to formulate a strong Christian philosophy of education.
Curriculum Highlights
- History of Mathematics
- Research in Education
- Classroom Management
- Tests & Measurements
- Foundations of Education
- Psychology of Education
- Philosophy of Education
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Master of Education in Mathematics Personal Opportunity Profile
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Key Courses
History of Mathematics A study of the development of mathematics and the influence of these developments on the history of our western civilization.
Set Theory and Logic This course deals with set theory and logic as they apply to mathematical reasoning. Problem-solving will be dealt with at great length.
Advanced Linear Algebra A study of linear transformations, vector spaces, and matrix theory with an emphasis on canonical forms.
Introduction to Stochastic Processes Topics include Markov Chains, martingales, random walks, and Brownian motion, among others.
Non-Euclidean Geometry A presentation of alternatives to Euclid's Parallel Postulate and the resulting geometries.
Projective Geometry A study of projective space, the principle of duality, Desargues' Theorem, harmonic sets, and other topics.
Research in Education This course introduces you to in-depth educational research, statistics, and testing. The course content is designed to familiarize you with terminology, basic concepts, and tools necessary to develop a research study. Prospective doctoral candidates will especially benefit from this course with its emphasis on structured research.
Career Opportunities
You could have as many as three good teaching opportunities to choose from as you look for a place to teach. We receive over three times as many requests for teachers as we have teachers to fill those requests. And, in the future, this ratio is going to increase as we, as a nation, face a national teacher shortage. You will be qualified to help meet this need and train young people both in the states and abroad.