Graduate Catalog 2010-12
Mathematical Sciences
Faculty
Timothy Craine (Chair, Marcus White
108), Frank Bensics, Roger Bilisoly, Nelson Castaneda, Yuanqian Chen,
Robert Crouse, Darius Dziuda, Ivan Gotchev, S. Louise Gould, Philip Halloran, Chun
Jin, Shelly Jones, Robin S. Kalder, Daniel Larose, Frederic Latour,
Sally Lesik, Eran Makover, Jeffrey McGowan, Adele Miller, Daniel S.
Miller, Maria Mitchell, Oscar Perdomo, Luis Recoder-Núñez, Thomas
Roman, Krishna Saha, Rachel Schwell, David Smith, Roger Vogeler,
Charles Waiveris (Dept. phone: 860-832-2835)
Department Overview
The Department of Mathematical Sciences
offers programs leading to the Master of Science and Master of Arts
degrees. Master of Arts candidates may specialize in general mathematics,
computer science, statistics, or actuarial mathematics. Master of
Science candidates may pursue a program for certified elementary or
secondary school teachers or enroll in the data mining program. The department also offers a Sixth-Year Certificate in Mathematics Education Leadership.
Students may also enroll in a program leading to certification to
teach mathematics at the secondary level.
Admissions
The Department of Mathematical Sciences
may, at its discretion, admit an applicant with a GPA between 2.40
and 2.70 on an unconditional basis provided that the prospective
student has both sufficient undergraduate course work and
standardized test scores that meet any of the following standards:
GRE (math subject area): 600 (45th
percentile)
GRE (general test quantitative
reasoning): 720 (80th percentile)
GMAT (quantitative): 50 (95th
percentile)
Programs
Master of Science in Mathematics for Certified Elementary and Middle School Teachers
Program Rationale:
The Master of Science in Mathematics
provides certified elementary and middle school teachers with
additional content and pedagogical knowledge that will make them
effective elementary or middle school teachers. (Note: There are two
tracks in this program, one focusing on elementary grades and the
other on middle grades.)
Program Learning Outcomes:
Students in this program will be
expected to:
deepen their comprehension of
mathematics by re-examining, in detail, the mathematics topics
taught in elementary or middle school, using topics introduced in
the undergraduate program as a basis to build an increased
understanding of the underlying mathematical structure;
develop as reflective
practitioners and self-motivated life-long learners who strive for
continual improvement in their teaching and seek to facilitate deep
student learning;
understand emerging research on
the psychological and intellectual development of children and
adolescents and develop their understanding of current research on
the teaching and learning of mathematics, trends and issues in
mathematics curriculum, and the effective use of technology, data
gathering and hands-on methods in the teaching of mathematics;
acquire skills necessary to
conduct research in mathematics education; and
acquire skills necessary to make
creative contributions to the field, such as writing, collecting
data, and developing their own curriculum activities.
Course and Capstone Requirements:
(Plans A and C are offered as options.
No more than nine credits at the 400 level may be counted toward the
degree.)
Professional Education (3 credits):
One of the following:
EDF 500 Contemporary Educational
Issues 3
EDF 516 School and Society 3
EDF 524 Foundations of Contemporary
Theories of Curriculum 3
EDF 525 History of American Education 3
EDF 538 The Politics of Education 3
EDF 583 Sociological Foundations of
Education 3
Elementary/ Middle School Mathematics
Education Core (12 credits):
Elementary school track:
MATH 506 Teaching Number Concepts in
the Elementary Grades 3
MATH 507 Teaching Geometry and
Measurement in the Elementary Grades 3
MATH 508 Teaching Probability and
Statistics in the Elementary Grades 3
MATH 509 Teaching Algebraic Thinking
in the Elementary Grades 3
or
Middle school track:
MATH 536 Teaching Number Concepts in
the Middle Grades 3
MATH 537 Teaching Geometry and
Measurement in the Middle Grades 3
MATH 538 Teaching Probability and
Statistics in the Middle Grades 3
MATH 539 Teaching Algebraic Thinking
in the Middle Grades 3
Mathematics Electives (6 credits):
Choose two courses from
MATH 449 Mathematics Laboratory for
Elementary School 3
MATH 504 Topics in Mathematics 1-3
MATH
534 Techniques in Diagnosis and Remediation for the Teaching of
Mathematics K-12 3
MATH 580 Directed Study in Mathematics 1-3
STAT 453 Applied Statistical Inference 3
General Electives (6 credits):
Courses chosen from the electives
listed above, graduate education courses and MATH 531, as approved by
faculty advisor.
Research (3 credits):
MATH 598 Research in Mathematics
Education
Capstone:
Plan A: 33 credits consisting of 30
credits from the above listings plus MATH 599 (3 credit Thesis).
Plan C: 33 credits consisting of 30
credits from the listings above plus MATH 590 Special Project in
Mathematics (3 credits).
Note: Once a graduate student has
elected one of the two plans, A or C, any change to the other plan
must be made prior to the completion of 21 graduate credits and
requires the approval of the student's advisor and the dean, School
of Graduate Studies.
Master of Science in Mathematics for Certified Secondary Teachers
Program Rationale:
The Master of Science in Mathematics
provides teachers of secondary mathematics with additional content
and pedagogical knowledge that will make them more effective in their
profession.
Program Learning Outcomes:
Students in this program will be
expected to:
deepen their comprehension of
mathematics by studying advanced topics not covered in undergraduate
curriculum and thus develop the dispositions of life-long learners
of mathematics;
develop as reflective
practitioners, striving for continual improvement in their teaching
and student learning;
understand current research on
teaching and learning mathematics, trends in mathematics curriculum,
and the effective use of technology in the teaching of mathematics;
acquire skills necessary to
conduct research in mathematics education; and
acquire skills necessary to make
creative contributions to the field, such as writing, collecting
data, and developing curriculum activities.
Course and Capstone Requirements:
(Plans A and C offered as options. No
more than nine credits may be earned in 400-level courses.)
General Education Electives (3
credits):
As approved by faculty advisor
Educational Foundations (3 credits):
Chosen from:
EDF 500 Contemporary Educational Issues 3
EDF 516 School and Society 3
EDF 524 Foundations of Contemporary Theories 3
EDF 525 History of American Education 3
EDF 538 The politics of Education
EDF 583 Sociological Foundations of Education 3
Secondary Mathematics Education (9
credits):
MATH 547 Reflective Practice in Teaching Mathematics
plus 6 credits chosen from:
MATH 504 Topics in Mathematics 1-3
MATH 534 Techniques in Diagnosis and Remediation for the Teaching of Mathematics - K-12 3
MATH 540 Curriculum Problems in School Mathematics 3
MATH 543 Secondary School Algebra with Technology from Advanced Viewpoint 3
MATH 544 Secondary School Geometry with Technology from an Advanced Viewpoint 3
MATH 580 Directed Study in Matematics 1-3
Mathematics and Statistics Content
Courses (12 credits):
No more than six credits in courses
with the STAT designation. One course must be STAT 453 unless this
course was taken as an undergraduate. Courses to be chosen from MATH
421, 440, 468, 469, 470, 477, 491, 515, 516, 519, 520, 523, 525, 526,
STAT 453, 455, 567
Research in Mathematics Education (3
credits): MATH 598
Capstone:
Plan A: 33 credits consisting of 30
credits from the above plus MATH 599 (3 credit thesis)
Plan C: 33 credits consisting of 30
credits from the above plus MATH 590 (3 credit-Special Project)
Note: Once a graduate student has
elected one of the two plans, A or C, any change to the other plan
must be made prior to the completion of 21 graduate credits and
requires the approval of the student's advisor and the dean, School
of Graduate Studies.
Master of Arts in
Mathematics-General
Program Rationale:
The Master of Arts in
Mathematics-General provides an abstract introduction to
mathematics at an advanced level. This program is suitable for
students wishing to improve their mathematics backgrounds before
applying to doctoral programs, for candidates interested in teaching
at the community-college level, and for high school teachers looking
both to broaden and deepen their understanding so as to advance their
teaching.
Program Learning Outcomes:
Students in this program will be
expected to:
deeply understand analytic
arguments, using such common notions as epsilon/delta, infinite
sums, and limits, as well as considerations for more general spaces
than the real numbers, such as spaces of functions;
develop a basic understanding of
measure theory and use it to study the Lebesgue integral;
deeply understand basic algebraic
and discrete notions, such as facts about vector spaces and counting
arguments, and expand this to include ideas about rings and fields;
develop a basic understanding of
Galois theory;
follow and create analytic proofs
involving abstract metric spaces;
follow and create algebraic
proofs, with an understanding of groups, rings, and fields; and
independently investigate advanced
topics in mathematics and present results to others in a clear way.
Course and Capstone Requirements
(30 credits):
Requirements (18 credits):
MATH 515 Abstract Algebra I 3
MATH 516 Abstract Algebra II 3
MATH 519 Principles of Real Analysis I 3
MATH 520 Principles of Real Analysis
II 3
MATH 523 General Topology 3
MATH 526 Complex Variables 3
Electives as approved by faculty
advisor (12 credits). These may include 3 credits for the thesis for
a student electing Plan A. No more than 9 credits may be earned from
400-level courses.
Capstone Experience:
Plan A: Thesis (MATH 599, 3 credits).
Students electing this option must also pass one qualifying
examination* in an area not related to the thesis topic.
Plan B: Comprehensive Exam. Students
selecting this option must pass two of three qualifying examinations*
(in the areas of algebra, analysis, or topology) and also give oral
presentations on topics approved by their advisors.
* Students must apply for qualifying
examinations after completing appropriate coursework with the
approval of their advisors. Applications are available in the School
of Graduate Studies or on the web at www.ccsu.edu/grad under Graduate
Forms (Degree Candidacy/Non Capstone Qualifying Form).
Note: Applicants to the program are
expected to have completed the equivalent of MATH 152, 221, 222, 228,
366, and 377 in addition to any necessary prerequisites for courses
required in the planned program of graduate study.
Master of Arts in Mathematics with
Specialization in Computer Science
Program Rationale:
The Master of Arts in Mathematics with
Specialization in Computer Science provides an abstract introduction
to mathematics at an advanced level, combined with an introduction to
some advanced topics in computer science. This program is suitable
for students wishing to improve their mathematics backgrounds before
applying to doctoral programs and for professionals in the
informational sciences.
Program Learning Outcomes:
Students in this program will be
expected to:
deeply understand analytic
arguments, using such common notions as epsilon/delta, infinite
sums, and limits, and expand this to include such considerations for
more general spaces than the real numbers, such as spaces of
functions;
develop a basic understanding of
measure theory and use it to study the Lebesgue integral;
deeply understand basic algebraic
and discrete notions, such as facts about vector spaces and counting
arguments, and expand this to include ideas about rings and fields;
and
develop an understanding of the
fundamentals of computer science and the application of mathematics
to computer programming and/or software engineering.
Course and Capstone Requirements
(30 credits):
The student will choose a
specialization in computer programming techniques and numerical
methods or computer systems and software engineering. The student and
faculty advisor will work out an appropriate plan of study within the
framework of the following requirements.
Requirements:
Basic Mathematics Courses (12 credits)
- Three (3) of the following courses:
MATH 515 Abstract Algebra I 3
MATH 516 Abstract Algebra II 3
MATH 519 Principles of Real Analysis I 3
MATH 520 Principles of Real Analysis
II 3
and one (1) of the following:
MATH 523 General Topology 3
MATH 526 Complex Variables 3
STAT 551 Applied Stochastic Processes 3
Electives appropriate to the area of
specialization as approved by the faculty advisor (18 credits); no
more than nine of these credits may be earned in 400-level courses.
Comprehensive Examination
Master of Arts in Mathematics with
Specialization in Actuarial Science
Program Rationale:
The Master of Arts in Mathematics with
Specialization in Actuarial Science provides students with an
understanding of the mathematical foundations of actuarial work and
the professional development process. Consistent with this, the
program provides course work which covers a substantial portion of
the material on the first four examinations of the Society of
Actuaries and the Casualty Actuarial Society. Students are encouraged
to begin taking professional exams during their course of study. In
conjunction with this, students are exposed to complementary
disciplines, such as applied statistics or data mining.
Program Learning Outcomes:
Learning outcomes are consistent with
those of the North American actuarial societies and the International
Actuarial Association. Students in this program will be expected to:
construct both deterministic and
stochastic valuation models;
have a working knowledge of
insurance and financial instruments, including derivatives; and
estimate both parametric and
nonparametric models for frequency and severity and use the models
to estimate the distribution of total losses and the probability of
ruin.
Course and Capstone Requirements
(30 credits):
(Plans A, B and C are offered as
options.)
The student and faculty advisor will
work out an appropriate plan of study within the framework of the
following requirements.
Requirements:
Actuarial Core (8 credits): Actl 565
and 566
Additional courses as approved by the
advisor, including:
9 credits chosen from ACTL 480,
481, 482, 580,
9 credits designated STAT or MATH
at the 400 or 500 level, and
1-4 additional credits in
actuarial science, mathematics, or statistics.
No more than nine credits in the
program may be earned in 400-level courses.
Capstone:
Plan A: Thesis (Math 599, 6
credits) with 27 credits of course work
Plan B: Comprehensive Exam with
30 credits of course work
Plan C: Special Project in
Mathematics (MATH 590, 3 credits) with 30 credits of course work
Master of Arts in Mathematics with
Specialization in Statistics
Program Rationale:
The Master of Arts in Mathematics with
Specialization in Statistics prepares students for a career or
advanced study in statistics by understanding the discipline as a
collection of inferential tools derived mathematically from models
and/or assumptions.
Program Learning Outcomes:
Students in this program will be
expected to:
comprehend the theory behind
methods of statistical inference;
develop proficiency in the design
and analysis of univariate, multivariate, stochastic, and
categorical data;
become familiar with regression,
log linear, and time series models;
understand and apply parametric
and nonparametric procedures; and
develop expertise in using the
latest statistical analysis software.
Course and Capstone Requirements
(30 credits):
(Plans A, B and C are offered as
options.)
The student and faculty advisor will
work out an appropriate plan of study within the framework of the
following requirements.
Requirements:
Statistics Core (6 credits): STAT 567 and 575
Three courses chosen from ACTL 565,
566; MATH 470, 477, 519, 520; STAT 551 (9-11 credits)
Electives appropriate to the area of
specialization (10-15 credits): No more than nine credits in the
program may be earned in 400-level courses.
Capstone:
Plan A: Thesis (Math 599) (6
credits) with 27 credits of course work
Plan B: Comprehensive Exam with
30 credits of course work
Plan C: Special Project in
Mathematics (MATH 590) (3 credits) with 30 credits of course work
Note: Once a graduate student has
elected one of the three plans A, B or C, any change to one of the
other plans must be made prior to the completion of 21 graduate
credits and requires the approval of the student's advisor and the
dean, School of Graduate Studies.
Master of Science in Data Mining
Program Rationale:
The Master of Science in Data Mining
prepares students to find interesting and useful patterns and trends
in large data sets. Students are provided with expertise in
state-of-the-art data modeling methodologies to prepare them for
information-age careers.
Program Learning Outcomes:
Students in the program will be
expected to:
approach data mining as a process,
by demonstrating competency in the use of CRISP-DM (the
Cross-Industry Standard Process for Data Mining), including the
business understanding phase, the data understanding phase, the
exploratory data analysis phase, the modeling phase, the evaluation
phase, and the deployment phase;
be proficient with leading data
mining software, including WEKA, Clementine by SPSS, and the R
language;
understand and apply a wide range
of clustering, estimation, prediction, and classification
algorithms, including k-means clustering, BIRCH clustering, Kohonen
clustering, classification and regression trees, the C4.5 algorithm,
logistic Regression, k-nearest neighbor, multiple regression, and
neural networks;
understand and apply the most
current data mining techniques and applications, such as text
mining, mining genomics data, and other current issues; and
understand the mathematical
statistics foundations of the algorithms outlined above.
Admission Requirements
The minimum required undergraduate GPA
for prospective candidates for the Master of Science in data mining
is 3.00. Conditional admission may be granted to candidates with
undergraduate GPAs as low as 2.40, conditioned on a student receiving
no grades lower than a B in the first three core courses in the
program.
The following materials are required,
in addition to the materials required by the School of Graduate
Studies.
A formal application essay of
500-1000 words that focuses on (a) academic and work history, (b)
reasons for pursuing the Master of Science in data mining, and (c)
future professional aspirations. The essay will also be used to
demonstrate a command of the English language.
A detailed, itemized letter
explaining whether and how the candidate has ful-filled each of the
program prerequisites that applicants to the Master of Science in
data mining program are expected to have completed, or be in the
process of completing:
- MATH 221 Calculus II;
- STAT 315 Mathematical Statistics
I; and
- a second-semester course in
under-graduate statistics.
Students may be
admitted on condition that they complete these prerequisite courses
with a grade of B or better. These prerequisite courses are regularly
offered in the classroom, and some may be offered online, for
students who are missing one or more of these courses.
In their letters, candidates are asked to show which courses on which
transcripts are being used to fulfill each of these prerequisites. In
particular, the candidate is asked to consider that mathematical
statistics is calculus-based and represents a different approach
beyond the usual undergraduate statistics course. Therefore, a course
description or syllabus for the mathematical statistics course should
be attached to the letter. If a candidate has not had courses that
would fulfill certain program pre-requisites, the candidate should so
indicate. The candidate is reminded that conditional admission may be
granted for students needing to complete any or all of the program
prerequisites.
Two letters of recommendation, one
each from the academic and work environment (or two from academia if
the candidate has not been employed).
The application and all transcripts
should be sent to the Graduate Admissions Office. The deadline for
submitting applications for the fall semester is May 1. The other
materials, including the formal application essay, the prerequisites
letter, and the two letters of recommendation, should be sent to:
Dr. Daniel T. Larose
Re: MS in Data Mining Admissions
Materials
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Marcus White 118
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT, 06050
Note: Only hard copy materials are
acceptable. No attachments to e-mails or other electronically
transmitted material will be considered in admissions decisions.
Course and Capstone Requirements
(36 credits):
Core Courses (27 credits)
The following courses are required of
all students. (All courses three credits unless otherwise indicated.)
STAT 416 Mathematical Statistics II
STAT 521 Introduction to Data Mining (4
credits)
STAT 522 Data Mining Methods (4
credits)
STAT 523 Applied Data Mining (4
credits)
STAT 525 Web Mining
STAT 526 Data Mining for Genomics and
Proteomics
STAT 527 Text Mining
STAT 570 Applied Multivariate Analysis
Thesis Course (3 credits)
STAT 599 Thesis
All students must elect capstone Plan
A, thesis. Students must make presentations of their theses on the
CCSU campus. Students who cannot come to campus must make a web
presentation of their thess.
Elective Courses (6 credits)
Choose any two courses from the
following list:
CS 570 Topics in Artificial
Intelligence
CS 580 Topics in Database Systemsand
Applications
STAT 455 Experimental Design
STAT 529 Current Issues in Data Mining
STAT 551 Applied Stochastic Processes
STAT 567 Linear Models and Time Series
STAT 575 Mathematical Statistics III
Other appropriate graduate course, with
permission of advisor
Note: New students may take the first
course in the program while working on the prerequisites for the more
advanced courses.
Note: No more than nine credits at the
400 level, as approved by the graduate advisor, may be counted toward
the graduate planned program of study.
Graduate Certificate in Data Mining
Program Prerequisites:
Applicants to the Graduate Certificate
in Data Mining program are expected to have completed, or be in the
process of completing, a second semester course in undergraduate or
graduate statistics. Students may be admitted on condition that they
complete these prerequisite courses with a grade of B or better.
Admission Criteria:
Students must hold a bachelor's
degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
The undergraduate record must demonstrate clear evidence of ability
to undertake and pursue studies successfully in a graduate field.
A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 on
a 4.00 point scale (where A is 4.00), or its equivalent, and good
standing (3.00 GPA) in all post-baccalaureate course work is
required. Conditional admission may be granted to a candidate with an
undergraduate GPA as low as 2.40, only if the student receives no
grades lower than a B in his/her first three core courses in the
program.
The following materials, in addition
to those required by the School of Graduate Studies, are required:
a formal application essay of
500-1000 words, focusing on academic and work history, reasons for
pursuing the Graduate Certificate in Data Mining, and future
professional aspirations. The essay will also be used to demonstrate
a command of the English language;
a detailed, itemized letter
explaining how the candidate has fulfilled the program
prerequisites-or that he/she is in the process of completing a
second semester course in undergraduate or graduate statistics. In
the letter, candidates are asked to explain which courses on each
transcript are being used to fulfill each of these prerequisites. If
all prerequisite courses have not been taken, the candidate should
so indicate. Conditional admission may be granted for students
needing to complete any or all of the program prerequisites; and
two letters of recommendation.
The application and all transcripts
should be sent to the Graduate Admissions Office. The other
materials, including the formal application essay, the prerequisites
letter, and the two letters of recommendation, should be sent to:
Dr. Daniel T. Larose
Re: Graduate Certificate in Data Mining
Admissions Materials
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Marcus White 118
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT, 06050
Note: Only hard copy materials are
acceptable. No attachments to emails or other electronically
transmitted material will be considered in admission decisions.
Course Requirements (18 credits):
Required Courses (12 credits)
STAT 521 Introduction to Data Mining 4
STAT 522 Data Mining Methods 4
STAT 523 Applied Data Mining 4
Elective Courses (6 credits)
Choose two of:
STAT 525 Web Mining
STAT 526 Data Mining for Genomics and
Proteomics
STAT 527 Text Mining
STAT 529 Current Issues in Data Mining
Other graduate-level data mining or
statistics course, with approval of program coordinator.
Sixth-Year Certificate in Mathematics Education Leadership
Program Rationale
The overall objective of the Sixth Year Certificate Degree in Mathematics Education Leadership is to develop highly skilled and knowledgeable educators who can play leadership roles in their schools and districts to improve student learning in mathematics. There are two tracks within this degree to meet the objectives of our graduates. One track leads to the department chair certification (DCC). The other track leads to the intermediate administrator certification (IAC).
Program Learning Outcomes
When students complete this program they will be effective leaders in mathematics and as such will have the following abilities:
- Effective leaders in mathematics education possess deep content knowledge of the mathematics that is taught in the school, with a focus on grades K-12, and are able to analyze any mathematics curriculum in terms of its logical, psychological, and sociological sources.
- Effective leaders in mathematics education are knowledgeable about research on the learning and teaching of mathematics and its impact in the classroom.
- Effective leaders in mathematics education examine cultural connections with mathematics and mathematics education and are aware of equity issues, such as gender, race, ethnicity, social class, language acquisition, access to technology, and achievement.
- Effective leaders in mathematics education understand how to use assessment as a tool for continued program improvement.
- Effective leaders in mathematics education apply their deep understanding of curriculum, learning, teaching, the social context of education, and assessment issues to the challenges of improving teaching and learning in their school and district.
Admission Requirements
This is a cohort program. The first cohort began the program in August 2009 and is expected to complete the program in 2011 or 2012. The next cohort begins the program in August 2011, with new cohorts starting every alternating year thereafter.
Admission to the program requires that the candidate meet the following requirements.
- Master’s degree, preferably in mathematics or mathematics education. Applicants with master’s degrees in other fields may be asked to successfully complete additional mathematics courses as a condition for admission.
- Minimum of three years experience teaching mathematics within grades K-12.
- Praxis II (secondary mathematics-Exam 0061) for applicants without secondary certification. Students who have not taken Praxis II may be conditionally admitted. Such students will be able to enroll in a one-credit review course (MATH 440) in order to prepare for this examination. For spring 2009 applicants, this course will be offered during the Spring 2009 semester and again in the Summer 2009 semester.
Applicants will be expected to have passed STAT 453 (Applied Statistical Inference) or its equivalent with a B or higher. Applicants who do not meet this requirement may be admitted on condition that they successfully complete STAT 453 within the first year, earning a B or higher.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to become certified as BEST (Beginning Educator Support and Training) mentors, if appropriate to current teaching position.
Students who are admitted to this sixth year program are guaranteed acceptance into the Department Chair Certification Track and may, upon completion of EDL 655, apply for candidacy for the Intermediate Administrator Track to the Department of Educational Leadership through the School of Graduate Studies.
Application deadline is May 1 for admission to the program for summer 2009 matriculation. Review of applications will begin March 1. Applicants will be notified of admission decisions by June 15.
Course and Capstone Requirements
Department Chair Certification (DCC) Track (33 credits):
August of first year
EDL 655 Leadership and Supervision 3
Fall of first year
MATH 611 Mathematics Curriculum K-8 Theory and Implementation 3
Spring of first year
MATH 612 Mathematics Curriculum 7-14 Theory and Implementation 3
MATH elective 3
Summer of second year
MATH 615 The Cultural Context of Mathematics Education 3
STAT 453 Applied Statistical Inference 3 (if needed)
Fall of second year
MATH 613 Research on the Learning of Mathematics 3
MATH elective 3
Spring of second year
MATH 614 Research on the Teaching of Mathematics 3
EDL 514 Administration 3
Summer of third year
MATH 616 Assessment in Mathematics Education 3
Fall of third year
MATH 622 Internship in Mathematics Education Leadership 2
Intermediate Administrator Certification (IAC) Track (37 credits):
August of first year
EDL 655 Leadership and Supervision 3
Fall of first year
MATH 611 Mathematics Curriculum K-8 Theory and Implementation 3
Students notified of acceptance to IAC track
Spring of first year
MATH 612 Mathematics Curriculum 7-14 Theory and Implementation 3
Summer of second year
MATH 615 The Cultural Context of Mathematics Education 3
STAT 453 Applied Statistical Inference 3 (if needed)
Fall of second year
MATH 613 Research on the Learning of Mathematics 3
EDL 610 School Leadership I 3
Spring of second year
MATH 614 Research on the Teaching of Mathematics 3
EDL 611 School Leadership II 3
Fall of third year
EDL 615 Understanding External Environments of School Leadership I 3
EDL 690 Internship in Educational Leadership I: Theory and Practice 2
Spring of third year
EDL 616 Understanding External Environments of School Leadership II 3
EDL 691 Internship in Educational Leadership II: Research and Practice 2
Summer of third year
MATH 616 Assessment in Mathematics Education 3
Prepare for Connecticut Administrators Test
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT): Teacher Education with Specializations in Mathematics (7-12),
Sciences (7-12), Spanish (7-12), English (7-12), and Technology
and Engineering Education (PK-12)
The Department of Teacher Education
offers a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT): Teacher Education with
specializations in Mathematics, Sciences, Spanish, English, and
Technology and Engineering Education. Candidates with documented
content knowledge will complete 13 months of full-time study, earning
teacher certification and the MAT degree. The program is designed to
cross disciplines wherever possible, encouraging candidates to build
content teaching expertise in their specialization and relate each
discipline to the larger school curriculum. See the Teacher Education program, linked here, for a description of the program.
