Master of Arts in Education With Major in Mathematics

The purpose of the M.A.E. in Mathematics is to enhance the mathematical knowledge and teaching techniques of middle and secondary mathematics teachers. The program is intended for individuals who currently hold a teaching certificate, but a certificate is not required. Courses associated with this program do not require that the participant have an undergraduate major in mathematics. However, the mathematics background and maturity gained from at least twelve hours of mathematics at the college level, with at least one course in calculus, are required. Participants whose preparation may not be adequate should confer with the department head or program director.

Admission Requirements

1. A completed graduate application form along with appropriate non-refundable application fee returned to The Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall room 101.
2. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all other undergraduate or graduate work from accredited colleges and universities. Applicants are expected to have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants with less than a 2.5 GPA may appeal to the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, and their application will be reviewed by the Program Director and the Department Head. The department recommendation will be forwarded to the Dean of Science and Mathematics for final action.
3. An official copy of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogy Test (MAT). The minimum combined score for the GRE on the verbal and quantitative sections of the general test is 900. The minimum score for the MAT is a raw score of 400.
4. Completion of a minimum of 12 semester hours of college mathematics that includes at least one course in calculus.

Degree Requirements

The minimum number of hours required is 33 semester hours, of which at least 21 must be mathematics courses and 9 must be education courses. The other three hours can be either mathematics or education.

• MATH 521 Modern Geometry (3)
• MATH 532 Modern Algebra (3)
• MATH 545 Applications of Discrete Mathematics (3)
• MATH 553 Calculus from an Advanced Standpoint (3)
• Electives - Three or Four Courses* (9-12)

* Math 501, 509, 517, and 541 are excluded as electives. CSCI 562 and CSCI 563 may be counted.

• Humanistic Orientation (one course) (3)
      EDUC 500     Foundations of American Education
      EDUC 522     Critical Education Issues in Multicultural Society.
  
• Behavioral Science Foundation (3)
      EDUC 536     Educational Psychology
  
• Research (3)
      EDUC 512     Data Collection and Analysis
  

A comprehensive written examination that covers the content of the core mathematics courses (MATH 521, MATH 532, MATH 545, and MATH 553) is required of all candidates upon completion of these four courses.

Applications

To apply for the program contact The Citadel Graduate College in Bond Hall on The Citadel campus (843-953-5089), or on the Web at http://www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege/.

For more information about the program or admission requirements, contact Dr. John I. Moore, Jr., Department Head (phone: 843-953-5048, e-mail: john.moore@citadel.edu), or Dr. Stephen D. Comer, Program Director (phone: 843-953-5037, e-mail: steve.comer@citadel.edu)