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Mathematics

Master of Science in Education in Secondary Education (Post Certification)

For information on initial certification, visit the program description for Secondary Education.

College of Education and Professional Studies
College of Arts and Sciences

Who Should Enroll

  • Certified teachers of secondary-level mathematics with at least two years of teaching experience.

Key Features

  • May be completed in as few as three years.
  • Teachers who are interested in the program may take courses without committing to the degree.

Program Curriculum

Students are required to take 24 credits (six courses) in core mathematics, six credits of course work in the College of Education and Professional Studies, and an independent research (Plan B) paper.

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Required Education Courses, 6-7 graduate credits:
TED 760 - Methods in Research, 3 credits

Plus one of the following:
TED 740 History/Philosophy/Multicultural Foundations of Education in America, 4 credits
TED 750 Advanced Educational Psychology, 3 credits
TED 755 Social Issues in Education, 3 credits

Area of Specialization - Mathematics, 24 graduate credits:
The Mathematics courses are offered in two, consecutive four-week sessions during the summer. Classes are repeated every three years.
MATH 711 Geometry for Educators, 4 credits
MATH 726 Statistics for Educators, 4 credits
MATH 736 Discrete Math for Educators, 4 credits
MATH 751 Modern Algebra for Educators, 4 credits
MATH 756 Probability for Educators, 4 credits
MATH 766 Calculus for Educators, 4 credits

Research Paper ( Plan B)

Completion of a certification portfolio as specified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (external site).

Admission Requirements

  • Completed application for graduate study at UW-RF with application processing fee.
  • An earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
  • Official transcripts from all institutions attended as an undergraduate student, sent directly to Graduate Studies from the institution.
  • An overall undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.75 (on a four-point scale) or an average of at least 2.90 based on the last 64 semester credits (90 quarter credits) of the undergraduate program.
  • Teacher certification in Math.
  • Two years of Math teaching experience.

For More Information

Visit the Mathematics Department web site.

Please contact your adviser for information regarding Wisconsin DPI portfolio requirements