Master of Science in Secondary Education in Mathematics

The Master of Science in Secondary Education with a Mathematics concentration prepares students for advanced preparation as teachers or practitioners. The mathematics endorsement focuses on interdisciplinary teaching for mathematics educators in elementary, junior and senior high schools, and junior colleges.

The program requires 33 credit hours of coursework and passing required exit exams for degree completion. Students complete 12 hours of required core credits, 18 hours of required course credits, and 3 hours of electives. Graduation expectations include residency for at least 27 credit hours of graduate instruction at Alcorn State University.

Modules

• ED 512 Foundations of American Education
• ED 514 Methods of Educational Research
• ED 533 Curriculum Development
• PH 513 Advanced Educational Psychology
• MA 501 Introduction to Analysis
• MA 502 Logic, Sets and Foundation of Math
• MA 503 Abstract Algebra I
• MA 504 Axiomatic Geometry
• MA 515 General Topology
• MA 585 Methods of Teaching Mathematics
• MA 511 Introduction to Analysis II
• MA 512 Complex Variables

Students applying for entrance to the Master of Science in Secondary Education in Mathematics Education are required to submit an application for admission.

• Educator License
• two letters of recommendation
• official transcript from an accredited school (if a student has attended more than one school, transcripts must be submitted from all schools attended). At least one transcript must document the student has a bachelor’s degree.
• Immunization record
• Decisions are made only after receipt of all credentials by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science admission committee. The department uses an admission formula to accept students. The entire application packet, including all supporting materials, must be submitted to the Graduate School.

Credentials: A Standard Educator License in a teaching area is required for admission to programs in the Master of Science in Secondary Education with the exception of certificate programs.