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Mathematics Education
N259 Lindquist Center
Iowa City, IA 52242

319/335-5324 (phone)
319/335-5608 (fax)

Program Coordinator
Dr. Walter Seaman
walter-seaman@uiowa.edu

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Program Information

Undergraduate

M.A. in Mathematics Education

  • Description: The program provides students with advanced specialization in mathematics and education as a better foundation for K-12 teaching.
  • Requirements: Candidates must meet the M.A. admission requirements of the Graduate College and, except in unusual cases, hold a professional license/certificate to teach school mathematics.  A combined score of 1000 on the verbal and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test is preferred.

M.S. in Mathematics with Education Option

  • Description: This program prepares licensed/certified teachers with advanced specialization in mathematics and mathematics education.  It is especially recommended for teachers considering work for the Ph.D. in mathematics education.  It is administered by the Department of Mathematics in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences where applicants need to apply.
  • M.S. admission requirements

Ph.D. in Mathematics Education

  • Description: The Ph.D. program in mathematics education prepares supervisors, teacher education personnel, community college personnel, and researchers in mathematics education.  It is administered by the College of Education.
  • Requirements: The 72 s.h. include work taken toward the master's degree. Credit earned more than 10 years previously must be updated. Minimum course requirements are for exceptional students. Typically, the program consists of 80-90 s.h. Applicants must have an undergraduate major in mathematics or the equivalent; a master's degree in mathematics, mathematics education, or education; a 3.00 g.p.a. or above; and, except in unusual circumstances, a current teaching license/certificate and at least two years of teaching experience. Ph.D. admission Requirements as listed in the General Catalog.

Application Process

 

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