Mathematics with a Concentration in Mathematics Teaching (MS)
Overview
The MS in Mathematics with a concentration in Mathematics Teaching is designed for individuals who want to strengthen their mathematical knowledge while developing advanced teaching skills. This program prepares graduates to teach mathematics effectively at secondary and postsecondary levels. The program does not prepare students for licensure or certification.
The Department of Mathematics offers a 36-hour master’s degree program, which can be completed in one of four ways:
- A 36-hour non-thesis program completed with coursework and passing written and oral Comprehensive Exam leading to a Master of Science in mathematics.
- A 36-hour coursework-research project program completed by taking MATH 6391 (three hours for project).
- A 36-hour coursework-internship program completed by taking MATH 6398 (three hours for internship).
- A 36-hour coursework-thesis program completed by taking Thesis, MATH 7300 and MATH 7301 (six hours for thesis).
All students applying for admission to this program must meet all University requirements for entrance into graduate studies and hold a bachelor’s degree in mathematics or a related field.
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the graduate program in mathematics, prospective candidates must first meet all requirements for graduate admission to UT Rio Grande Valley, as well as the other requirements listed below:
- Bachelor’s degree in mathematics or related field with a minimum of 12 hours of upper- division mathematics or statistics course work and a grade of “B” or better on all upper- division mathematics and/or statistics course work.
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in upper-level Mathematics courses.
- Two letters of recommendation
- Letter of intent detailing professional goals and reasons for pursuing the graduate degree.
Application for admission must be submitted prior to the published deadline. The application is available at www.utrgv.edu/gradapply.
Program Requirements
Required Courses
Core Courses - 15 hours
Prescribed Electives
Choose three from the following – 9 hours
Electives
Mathematical and Statistical Sciences Courses – 6 hours
Choose any two 6000-level courses in the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences not fulfilling other program requirements.
Non-Thesis Option
Students on the non-thesis option may complete: 1) a three-credit hour master’s project and one additional prescribed elective, 2) an internship and one additional prescribed elective, or 3) they must choose to take two additional prescribed electives with a comprehensive exam.
Project or Internship Option – 6 hours
Complete a master’s project or internship and one additional prescribed elective.
Additional Electives Option – 6 hours
Complete any two 6000-level courses in the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences not fulfilling other program requirements and a written or oral comprehensive exam.
Thesis Option
Thesis Courses – 6 hours
Total Credit Hours: 36