Mathematics Education
The Master of Science Degree in Mathematics under the Mathematics Education Option is designed for practicing high school mathematics teachers. The degree consists of 30 semester hours of course work.
Designed specifically to meet the needs of mathematics teachers, the core courses and electives are drawn from a variety of content including mathematical modeling, statistics, algebra, geometry, analysis and discrete mathematics, as well as pedagogy courses focusing on technology, standards, curriculum and assessment. The program of study emphasizes inquiry-based learning and use of technology in the context of the Common Core State Standards for mathematics. Classroom research projects give teachers the opportunity to try new ideas for improving mathematics teaching and learning in their schools.
Courses are offered on the Bozeman campus each summer. Additionally, two Internet-based courses are offered each summer, fall, and spring.
All course credits may be applied toward teacher recertification.
Summer Session 2012, which begins June 11 and ends July 27 for Mathematics Education, will include the following courses:
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On-Campus Courses
Enroll through the Office of the Registrar:
June 18 - July 6
M 524 - Algebra for Teachers
3 credits
M 526 - Discrete Mathematics for Teachers
3 credits
Enroll through Extended University, Office of Continuing Education:
June 25-29
M 594 - Capstone Symposium Seminar
1 credit
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Distance Delivery Courses
Enroll through the Office of the Registrar:
June 11 - July 27
M 523 - Number Structures for Teachers
3 credits
Enroll through Extended University, Office of Continuing Education:
June 11 - July 27
M 518 - Statistics for Teachers3 credits
For more information about the Master of Science in Mathematics – Mathematics Education option:
Consult our Website or contact:
Jennifer Luebeck
Dept. of Mathematical Sciences
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT 59717-2400
(406) 994-5341
luebeck@math.montana.edu
Science Education (MSSE)
Designed to be completed in two Summer Sessions with five or more semesters interim distance learning course work.
The Master of Science in Science Education degree program is designed for practicing science educators. This intercollege-interdisciplinary degree is sponsored by the colleges of Agriculture; Education, Health and Human Development; Letters and Science; and The Graduate School at MSU. The degree program is coordinated by Intercollege Programs for Science Education.
Thirty semester credits of course work are required for the degree. The program of study includes distance courses that students take by computer-mediated conferencing from their homes or work places and summer campus courses. The program ends with an on-campus summer session in which the student presents the culminating capstone project.
All students complete core courses (12 credits) in education and develop interdisciplinary combinations of courses (18 credits) from offerings in biology, chemistry, earth sciences, microbiology, physics, and other areas. About three-fourths of the courses are offered through a distance learning mode of instruction.
Each student is advised by a three-person faculty graduate committee, and graduate programs are designed taking into account the student’s background, interests, and career goals.
Summer Session 2012 will include the following courses:
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On-Campus Courses
Courses are restricted entry. For more information and registration details, contact dianap@montana.edu or (406) 994-5679.
June 18-22
BIOL 520 - Understanding and Managing Animal Biodiversity in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
2 credits
GEO 560 - Geology of the Yellowstone Volcanic Center
2 credits
PHSX 591 - Teaching Mechanics
2 credits
PHSX 591 - Night and Day Sky for Teachers
2 credits
June 20-22
MB 538 - Cell and Molecular Biology (1st of 2 weeks)
2 credits
June 25-29
BIOL 591 - Ecology of Predators and Prey: Wolves and Elk in Yellowstone National Park
2 credits
ERTH 516 - Northern Rocky Mountain Geology
2 credits
LRES 557 - Thermal Biology in Yellowstone National Park
2 credits
LRES 591 - Yellowstone Lake Ecology
2 credits
MB 548 - Cell and Molecular Biology (2nd of 2 weeks)
PSPP 548 - Flowering Plants of the Northern Rocky Mountains
2 credits
June 30
ERTH 594 - Seminar: Field Geology of Mt. Everest and the Himalaya
1 credit
July 2-6 (July 4 is a holiday - no classes)
BIOL 591 - Land Use Issues in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
2 credits
CHMY 594 - Science Lab Safety and Risk Management
1 credit
EDCI 575 - MSSE Capstone Project and Symposium in Science Education
Note: Summer 2012 graduate candidates only!
3 credits
July 8-14
GEO 521 - Dinosaur Paleontology
2 credits
July 9-13
BIOL 523 - Wildlife Ecology of the Northern Rocky Mountains
2 credits
LRES 569 - Ecology of Invasive Plants
2 credits
PHSX 401 - Physics by Inquiry (1st of 2 weeks)
3 credits
PSPP 591 - Plants, People, and Health
2 credits
July 16-20
BIOL 591 - Ecology of Trout Streams
2 creditsECIV 591 - Solar Cell Basics
2 credits
GEO 591 - Dinosaur Paleontology II
2 credits
PHSX 401 - Physics by Inquiry I (2nd of 2 weeks)
July 23-27
BIOL 591 - Alpine Ecology
2 credits
BIOL 580 - Examining Life in Extreme Environments
2 credits
or
CHMY 591 - Examining Life in Extreme Environments
2 credits
(co-listed courses)
PHSX 402 - Physics by Inquiry II (1st of 2 weeks)
3 credits
- Distance Delivery Courses
Enroll through Extended University, Office of Continuing Education. For more information and registration details, visit the MSSE Website or call (406) 994-5679.
July 30-Aug. 3
ERTH 591 - Geology of Glacier National Park
2 credits
PHSX 402 - Physics by Inquiry II (2nd of 2 weeks)
June 18 - Aug. 3
Note: Individual course lengths may vary. Exact dates will be included when the course descriptions are posted.
BIOL 513 - Terrestrial Ecology of Plains and Prairies
1 credit
BIOL 519 - Biology of Riparian Zones and Wetlands
2 credits
BIOL 591 - Anatomy and Physiology
3 credits
CHMY 591 - Special Topics: Exploring Chemistry
Credits TBA
CHMY 591 - Chemistry of the Environment: Water, Air, Earth
3 credits
EDCI 536 - Construction of Curriculum
2 credits
EDCI 580 - Teaching Inquiry in the Science Classroom
2 credits
MB 539 - Infection and Immunity
3 credits
MSSE 580 - Web Tools for Science Teachers3 credits
For more information about the Master of Science in Science Education (MSSE) Program:
Visit our Website or contact:Diana Paterson
MSSE Associate Director
401 Linfield Hall, P.O. Box 172805
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT 59717-2805
(406) 994-5679
dianap@montana.eduUpdated 1/3/12
