Information for Current Mathematics M.Ed. Students

M.Ed. in Mathematics students form a community of scholars working together to make connections between advanced mathematics and secondary mathematics as well as better understand and improve their teaching practices. 

Schedule of Course Offerings

The following schedule lists the semesters in which MATH 510, 512, 514, 520, 617, and 618 will be offered in the coming years. 

Please note: this schedule is subject to change.

Suggested Order of Classes

It is suggested that you take the mathematics courses in the order listed below, based on the term that you start the program. Each of these orders will ensure that you are able to complete the mathematics courses in seven terms. 

• For those who start the program in Fall 2021, 
  take courses in this order to finish in seven terms: MATH 512, 510, 615, 617, 618, 520, 514.
• For those who start the program in Spring 2022, 
  take courses in this order to finish in seven terms: MATH 510, 615, 514, 512, 520, 617, 618.
• For those who start the program in Summer 2022, 
  take courses in this order to finish in seven terms: MATH 520, 617, 618, 510, 514, 615, 512.
• For those who start the program in Fall 2022,
  take courses in this order to finish in seven terms: MATH 514, 512, 520, 617, 618, 510, 615.
• For those who start the program in Spring 2023,
  take courses in this order to finish in seven terms: MATH 512, 520, 617, 618, 510, 615, 514.
• For those who start the program in Summer 2023,
  take courses in this order to finish in seven terms: MATH 520, 617, 618, 510, 615, 514, 512.
• For those who start the program in Fall 2023,
  take courses in this order to finish in seven terms: MATH 617, 618, 510, 615, 514, 512, 520.
• For those who start the program in Spring 2024,
  take courses in this order to finish in seven terms: MATH 615, 512, 520, 617, 618, 510, 514.
• For those who start the program in Summer 2024,
  take courses in this order to finish in seven terms: MATH 512, 520, 617, 618, 510, 514, 615.
• For those who start the program in Fall 2024,
  take courses in this order to finish in seven terms: MATH 520, 617, 618, 510, 514, 615, 512.
• For those who start the program in Spring 2025,
  take courses in this order to finish in seven terms: MATH 514, 512, 520, 617, 618, 512, 615.
• For those who start the program in Summer 2025,
  take courses in this order to finish in seven terms: MATH 512, 520, 617, 618, 510, 615, 514.

Other Advising Instructions

If you take the mathematics courses in the order prescribed for your start term, you will finish the mathematics courses in seven terms.  It is recommended that you take the four education courses whenever you feel you have the most capacity to handle more than one course at a time (for most this will be in the summer).  However, only you know your personal and professional schedule best.

If you take one mathematics course and one education course per term, you will finish the program in seven terms (just over 2 years).  If you miss a mathematics course for whatever reason, the schedule of course offerings is set up in such a way that the maximum wait time until that course is offered again is just four terms.

Of course, you also have the option of only taking one course per term; this means you will finish the program in eleven terms (just shy of four years).  Again, based on your own personal and professional schedule, you’ll know what’s right for you.

While there are always two different mathematics courses offered each term, it a program policy that students may only take one mathematics course per term.  However, under very special circumstances, this policy may be waived.  Please contact the program director with questions.

Education Courses

EDUC 631 is a one-credit seminar course that is typically taken during your last (or second to last) term.  This is a capstone course based on a guided reflection.  For the guided reflection, you will work with a faculty member one-on-one to look for themes across the program, look back on specific courses in self-reflection, and look ahead to describe practical applications of what you have learned in the program.

All other education courses, EDUC 625, EDUC 630, EDUC 641, and EDUC 642, can be taken in whatever order you would like.  Typically, all four courses are offered each term, but there may be exceptions to this.  Information about which courses are offered each term is available on the Professional and Continuing Education website within 6-8 weeks of the start of the new term.

Graduation

In order to graduate from the program, you do need to complete a graduation application.  Please visit The Graduate School's website for details about applying for graduation (scroll to the “Graduation” section) and important dates and deadlines.  Here’s a summary of the most important details:

Graduate students must apply for graduation for the term which they expect to meet degree requirements.  Students can login to MyMadison and select the “Graduation” link in the “other academic” dropdown menu to begin the application process.  The MyMadison application process is explained in this step-by-step guide.  If you have additional questions, please contact gradstudentservices@jmu.edu.