Mathematics, Middle Grade Mathematics Concentration, M.S.T.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Master of Science in Teaching with a concentration in Middle Grade Mathematics program requires

1. an earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college;
2. an acceptable grade point average for all college work taken;
3. a valid elementary teaching certificate;
4. one-year teaching experience;
5. completion of the GRE or MAT with acceptable scores (MAT score generally expected to meet or exceed 402).

NOTE: Any candidate not meeting these requirements may petition to the Mathematics Education Graduate Admissions Committee.

NOTE: Candidates seeking initial licensure must meet the major requirements, satisfy a professional education component, and meet discipline-related requirements. The candidate should contact the chair of the Womack Family Educational Leadership Department for the professional education component and the chair of the Department of Mathematical Sciences for the discipline-related requirements.

Application Procedures

All application materials are to be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies.

Applicant must

1. submit application with the appropriate application fee (online at www.mtsu.edu/graduate/apply.php);
2. submit official scores on the GRE or MAT;
3. submit official transcripts of all previous college work;
4. submit two letters of recommendation.

Degree Requirements

Candidate must

1. complete 36 hours of graduate courses (see Curriculum section below for specifics);
2. complete at least 21 hours at the 6000 level;
3. successfully complete a comprehensive examination (may be taken no more than twice).

Curriculum: Mathematics, Middle Grade Mathematics

Candidate must complete 36 hours in the following course of study:

Program Notes

Candidate must

1. file a degree plan in the College of Graduate Studies prior to the completion of 21 credit hours;
2. file a Notice of Intent to Graduate form in the College of Graduate Studies within the first two weeks of the term in which candidate intends to graduate.