Master of Arts in Teaching Service - Secondary Teaching

This specialization is designed to strengthen the mathematical background of secondary teachers, while providing coursework to better understand the learning and teaching of mathematics in grades 7-12. Students should have the equivalent of a bachelor's degree in mathematics before entering the program.

Plan A requires Mathematics 524, Mathematics Education 603, three units selected from Mathematics 510, 600, three units selected from Mathematics 520 or 601, three units selected from Mathematics 530 or 602, six units selected from Mathematics 509, 720, Mathematics Education 604, 605, 606, 607, six units of electives selected with the approval of the adviser, and Mathematics 799A, Thesis.

Plan B requires Mathematics 524, Mathematics Education 603, three units selected from Mathematics 510, 600, three units selected from Mathematics 520 or 601, three units selected from Mathematics 530 or 602, nine units selected from Mathematics 509, 720, Mathematics Education 604, 605, 606, 607, and six units of electives selected with the approval of the adviser. In addition, students must pass a comprehensive examination in mathematics education.

You will be asked to list the institutions you attended, dates of attendance, and any degrees earned. You will be asked to provide any test scores available or dates of any future tests. Graduate applicants with international coursework are required to submit transcripts (academic) and proof of degree (diploma/degree certificate) both in the original-language and an English translation, from all post-secondary schools attended, to Graduate Admissions. Transcripts/grade reports are required from all post-secondary schools attended. The student must have earned at least 30 units of coursework listed on the official program of study with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Review the graduate requirements by Country web page for country-specific information. Failure to submit the required country-specific documents listed will result in your application being canceled. Official transcripts have been received indicating English as the principal language of instruction. All graduate and post-baccalaureate applicants (regardless of citizenship status) applying to SDSU from an international institution where the medium of instruction was not English must submit one of the following as proof of English proficiency:
TOEFL minimum score of 80 iBT, 550 PBT. IELTS overall score of 6.5 or higher.