Auburn Bulletin 2023-2024

Mathematics Education — MEd, EdS, PhD

Mathematics Education — MEd, EdS, PhD

Mathematics Education — MEd (Alternative Certification)

CodeTitleHours
Alternative Class A Education Program Checklist
Teaching Field: 13 hours
At least 1/3 of the program shall be in teaching field courses.
MATH 6840Number Systems and Algebra for Teachers3
MATH 6850Functions and Mathematical Modeling for Teachers3
MATH 6860Geometry for Teachers3
MATH 7970Special Topics (Seminar on History of Math)1
STAT 6830Statistics and Probability for Teachers3
Professional Studies: 25 hours
CTSE 6040Technology and Applications in Secondary Mathematics Education4
CTMD 6010Teaching Mathematics: Middle School4
CTSE 6030Teaching Mathematics: High School4
RSED 6000Advanced Survey of Exceptionality 13
CTSE 7920Clinical Residency 29
CTSE 6230Managing Middle and High School Classroom (Math Education) 21
Total Hours38


Mathematics Education — MEd (Certification)

CodeTitleHours
Class A Program Checklist for Teaching Field
Teaching Field: 12 hours
At least 1/3 of the program shall be in teaching field courses.
Select 12 hours of advisor-approved 6000-7000 level courses in Mathematics12
Special Education/Diversity Course: 3 hours
RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality OR CTSE 7560 Equity Issues in Math OR other state-approved diversity course 13
Additional Courses: 15 hours15
Required: 7-9 hours
Curriculum and Teaching in Area of Specialization
Organization of Program in Area of Specialization
Evaluation of Program in Area of Specialization
Practicum in Area of Specialization 2
Select the remaining 6-8 hours from the following:
Technology and Applications in Secondary Mathematics Education 3
Research Studies in Area of Specialization
Directed Studies
Special Topics
Research and Thesis
Other advisor approved courses 6000 level and above 4
Total Hours30


Mathematics Education  EdS (Certification)

CodeTitleHours
Class AA Program Checklist for Teaching Field
Teaching Field: 12 hours
At least 1/3 of the program shall be in teaching field courses.
Select 12 hours of advisor-approved 6000-7000 level courses in Mathematics.12
Survey of Special Education/Diversity Course: 3 hours3
RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality OR CTSE 7560 Equity Issues in Math OR other state-approved diversity course 1
Additional Courses: 15 hours15
Required: 1-3 hours
Field Project 2
Select the remaining 12-14 hours from the following:
Research Studies in Area of Specialization
Curriculum and Teaching in Area of Specialization 3
Organization of Program in Area of Specialization 4
Evaluation of Program in Area of Specialization 5
Equity Issues in Mathematics Education 1,3
Directed Studies
Practicum in Area of Specialization
Special Topics
Other advisor-approved supporting courses 6000 level and above 6
Total Hours30
1

RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality must be used to fulfill requirement if survey of special education course was not completed for prior level certification. It may not be used to fulfill the requirement if a survey of special education course was completed for prior level certification. State-approved diversity courses for Auburn University are posted on the ALSDE website.

2

To ensure a field experience, a minimum of 1 hour of CTSE 8980 is required for those seeking Class AA certification only; 3 hours is required for those seeking the EdS degree.

3

Required if not previously completed at Auburn University.

4

Required if graduate level course in organization in math education not previously completed. 

5

Required if graduate level course in evaluation in math education not previously completed.

6

Supporting courses must be applicable to the area of certification (e.g., research, assessment/evaluation, classroom management, pedagogy, human behavior/development, foundations, technology, teaching field). 

7

 In addition to the Graduate School requirement of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on all AU courses carrying graduate credit, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 is required on all courses used to meet program requirements. 

8

Coursework used to meet Class A certification requirements may not be used to meet requirements for Class AA certification. 

9

All substitutions for required courses must be approved using the Course Substitution Form, including transfer work.  


Mathematics Education — PhD

CodeTitleHours
Mathematics Education - PhD
CTSE 7510Research Studies in Area of Specialization3
CTSE 7520Curriculum and Teaching in Area of Specialization3
CTSE 7530Organization of Program in Area of Specialization3
CTSE 7540Evaluation of Program in Area of Specialization3
CTSE 8990Research and Dissertation10
ERMA 7200Basic Methods in Education Research3
ERMA 7210Theory and Methodology of Qualitative Research3
Select 57 Hours in @ 6000-899957
Total Hours85