Incorporating the best practices in teaching mathematics to obtain a deep understanding of fundamental mathematical concepts for a unique professional development experience.
The master of arts program in the Department of Mathematics is designed to extend undergraduate mathematics experiences in the area of specialized mathematics content for secondary school and early college mathematics teaching. The program focuses on enhancing mathematics teaching through innovative preparation in topics grounded in secondary school and early college mathematics from an advanced standpoint. The program embraces a philosophy of teaching and learning mathematics that is consistent with the landmark Standards documents produced by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
The requirements for the Master of Arts degree are 30 hours of graduate courses from the Department of Mathematics and a 3-hour project.
All students must complete the following.
Required Courses (6) and Project
- Math 5341 Modern Geometry
- Math 5342 Concepts and Techniques in Algebra
- Math 5343 Concepts and Techniques in Probability and Statistics
- Math 5344 Mathematics-specific Technologies
- Math 5345 Historical Approach to Real Analysis
- Math 5346 Concepts and Techniques in Problem Solving
- Math 5395 Project–Individual Director-Approved Research
Elective Courses (4)
- Students must complete 12 hours of graduate mathematics electives (electives may not be chosen from Math 5375-Math 5379).
For a (tentative) schedule of course offerings in the MA program click here.
| *Elective choices include, but not limited to: | *Elective choices include, but not limited to: |
| Math 5300 Computer Programming and Applications Math 5305 Statistical Methods Math 5307 Mathematical Analysis I Math 5333 Linear Algebra and Matrices Math 5336 Concepts and Techniques in in Number Theory | Math 5337 Concepts and Techniques in Calculus Math 5340 Discrete Mathematics for Problem Solving Math 5347 Concepts and Techniques in Modeling and Applications Math 5352 Concepts and Techniques in Precalculus Math 5380 Seminar—Study of Current Topics in Mathematics Math 5392 Selected Topics in Mathematics |
Admission Requirements: (see UTA Admissions: Note that during the application process that you should choose MATHMATS as the major code for this program.)
- For unconditional admission, there are two ways to qualify:
- Option 1 Requirements (with GRE)
- B.S. or B.A. degree with at least 24 hours of Mathematics coursework and GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;
- Minimum of 400 on the verbal and 600 on the quantitative portions of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) if taken prior to August 2011 or a minimum of 146 on the verbal and 148 on the quantitative portions of the GRE if taken after August 2011; and
- Three favorable letters of recommendation from people familiar with the applicant’s academic work and/or professional work.
- Option 2 Requirements (without GRE)
- B.S or B.A degree and undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Certified to teach mathematics at the Secondary Level (Secondary Mathematics Certification).
- Three favorable letters of recommendation from people familiar with the applicant’s academic work and/or professional work.
- Option 1 Requirements (with GRE)
- Applicants who do not meet the requirements for unconditional admission may be considered, after further review, for admission on a probationary basis.
Other Options:
- Those who do not wish to pursue a graduate degree but would like to enroll in Master of Arts graduate courses may apply for Special Student status.
| For regular admissions deadlines please go here. | For further information and application forms, visit the website of the Graduate School. |
