College of Natural, Applied and Health Sciences

M.A. in Mathematics Education

Option: Computer Applications

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Dr. Francine Abeles
Science Bldg. C-229 (908)737-3701/3714

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Master of Arts in Mathematics Education, Computer Applications Option is designed to meet the needs of individuals in industrial, business or educational careers who want to upgrade their competence in computing.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the University's admission requirements:

Undergraduate major or strong minor in mathematical science
Computer background in: Assembly language, data structures, and either business-oriented programming or another high-level language.
GRE (Graduate Record Examination - General Test) scores
Two letters of recommendation
Departmental interview may be required

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

33 credits including a six credit thesis
Comprehensive examination

REQUIRED COURSES 9 credits

Math 5700 Current issues in Mathematics Education 3
MIS 5004 Introduction to Business Programming 3
and
MIS 5104 Programming with Data Structures and Algorithms 3
or
CPS 5911 Computer Structures and Programming I 3

AND

CPS 5912 Computer Structures and Programming II 3

MATHEMATICAL SPECIALIZATION 15 credits

Five courses selected with advisement from: Foundations, Algebra, Geometry, Analysis, Applications, Probability & Statistics, History, and Computer Science courses.

GENERAL ELECTIVES 3 credits

One course selected with advisement

RESEARCH 6 credits

Math 5798 -5799 Advanced Seminar: Research in Mathematics Education I & II

ID 5800 Thesis Option

Total 33 credits