

This is an unofficial description for this program. For official information check the Academic Catalog.
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:
Admission Requirements:
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. Applicants must also have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.70 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.
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)
The graduate application, application fee, and official transcripts are to be submitted to the Graduate Recruitment and Admissions Office. Official transcripts must be sent directly to the Graduate Recruitment and Admissions Office from each institution attended except Central Connecticut State University.
Contact: 860-832-0047
(Plans A and C are offered as options. No more than nine credits at the 400 level may be counted toward the degree.)
One of the following:
EPS 500 Contemporary Educational Issues 3 Credits
EPS 516 School and Society 3 Credits
EPS 524 Foundations of Contemporary Theories of Curriculum 3 Credits
EPS 525 History of American Education 3 Credits
Total Credit Hours: 3 Credits
Total Credit Hours: 6 Credits
Choose two courses from
MATH 449 Mathematics Laboratory for Elementary School 3 Credits
MATH 504 Topics in Mathematics 1-3 Credits
MATH 510 Mathematics through Technology 3 Credits
MATH 534 Techniques in Diagnosis and Remediation for the Teaching of Mathematics - K-12 3 Credits
Total Credit Hours: 6 Credits
33 credits consisting of 30 credits from the above listings plus MATH 599 Thesis (3 credits).
33 credits consisting of 30 credits from the listings above plus MATH 590 Special Project in Mathematics (3 credits).
Note: Once a Planned Program has been accepted, any change to it requires the approval of the student's advisor and the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies.