Master of Science in Mathematics Education

General Provisions
If the student has not taken undergraduate courses in a field of specialization, he is required to take eighteen (18) units of qualifying courses to be determined by the Academic Program Chairperson unless otherwise specified in the curriculum;

The student may take more than the prescribed units in any distribution in the curriculum to meet his career objective and professional needs;

Free electives may be chosen from among the courses offered which are outside the required subjects in the student’s curriculum;

If the student has completed courses substantially equivalent to the required courses, he may waive the latter by application to the Dean.

Program Description
This program is a teaching/research degree. It is intended to provide advanced training in the process of learning and structuring mathematics and in creating rich environment that allow for investigation and growth based on an undergraduate specialization in mathematics education. It is intended for those pursuing the teaching/research career path in mathematics education.

Vision
The Master of Science in Mathematics Education program is envisioned to provide a framework for strengthening both the teaching of mathematics and the content of the curriculum for mathematics education to be able to meet the country’s need for instructional and research experts in mathematics.

Mission
The program is designed to produce graduates trained to become co-investigators in the process of learning and structuring mathematics and in creating rich environments that allow for investigation and growth, while providing ample room to solidify their previous learning in making connections to new content.

Objectives

• To enhance leadership qualities and competencies for professional advancement
• To develop broad perspectives and deeper insights in mathematics education
• To develop strong conceptual knowledge in changes brought to mathematics education by the advent of information communication technology
• To strengthen research capabilities towards national growth development

Curriculum

1. Foundation/Core (12 units)
   • MT 630 Foundations of Mathematics
   • MT 631 Number Theory
   • MT 632 Statistics in Mathematical Research
   • RH 600 Methods of Research
     
2. Major (18 units)

   Required Major Courses

   • MT 633 Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory
   • MT 634 Modern Geometry
   • MT 635 Technology and the Teaching of Mathematics

   Major Electives for Elementary and High School Teachers (Any three subjects)

   • MT 636 Human Resource Management in Education
   • MT 637 Policy Formulation and Analysis Applied to Education
   • MT 638 Fiscal Management in Education
   • MT 639 Seminar in Management of Educational Institutions

   Major Electives for College Teachers (Any three subjects)

   • MT 639 Discrete Mathematics
   • MT 640 Abstract Algebra
   • MT 641 Advanced Calculus
   • MT 642 Real Analysis
   • MT 643 Numerical Analysis
   • MT 644 Complex Analysis
     
3. Electives/Cognates (6 units)
   • RH 615 Seminar in Thesis Writing
   • Any subject from allied field of specialization
     
4. Thesis (6 units)
   • RH 620 Thesis