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 secondary mathematics teachers, the core courses and electives are drawn from common core 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 2013, which begins June 10 and ends July 26 for Mathematics Education, will include the following courses:
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On-Campus Courses
Enroll through the Office of the Registrar:
June 24 - July 12
M 524 - Algebra for Teachers
3 credits
M 526 - Discrete Mathematics for Teachers
3 credits
Enroll through Extended University, Office of Continuing Education:
June 24-28
M 594 - Capstone Symposium Seminar
1 credit
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Distance Delivery Courses
Enroll through the Office of the Registrar:
June 10 - July 26
M 520 - Standards-Based Mathematics for Teachers
3 credits
Enroll through Extended University, Office of Continuing Education:
June 10 - July 26
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 2013 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 17-21
BIOL 520 - Understanding and Managing Animal Biodiversity in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
2 credits
PHSX 591 - Teaching Electricity and Magnetism
2 credits
PSPP 591 - Flowering Plants of the Northern Rocky Mountains
2 credits
June 19-21
MB 538 - Cell and Molecular Biology (1st of 2 weeks)
2 credits
June 24-28
BIOL 523 - Wildlife Ecology of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
2 credits
ECIV 591 - Solar Cell Basics
2 credits
ERTH 516 - Northern Rocky Mountain Geology
2 credits
LRES 557 - Thermal Biology in Yellowstone National Park
2 credits
MB 548 - Cell and Molecular Biology (2nd of 2 weeks)
June 29
ERTH 594 - Field Geology: Bahama Montana
1 credit
June 30-July 6 (July 4 is a holiday - no classes)
EDCI 575 - MSSE Capstone Project and Symposium in Science Education
Note: Summer 2013 graduate candidates only
3 credits
July 1-5 (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
July 7-12
GEO 521 - Dinosaur Paleontology
2 credits
July 8-12
LRES 569 - Ecology of Invasive Plants
2 credits
PHSX 401 - Physics by Inquiry (1st of 2 weeks)
3 credits
PSPP 591 - Medical Botany
2 credits
July 15-19
BIOL 522 - Birds of Prey of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
2 creditsGEO 560 - Geology of Yellowstone Volcanic Center
2 credits
PHSX 401 - Physics by Inquiry I (2nd of 2 weeks)
July 22-26
BIOL 591 - Alpine Ecology2 credits
LRES 591 - Lake Ecology
2 credits
PHSX 403 - Physics by Inquiry III (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 29 - Aug. 2
ERTH 591 - Geology of Glacier National Park2 credits
PHSX 403 - Physics by Inquiry III (2nd of 2 weeks)
June 17 - Aug. 2
Note: Individual course lengths may vary. Exact dates will be included when the course descriptions are posted online.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 - Exploring Chemistry for Teachers
3 credits
CHMY 591 - Chemistry of the Environment: Water, Air, Earth
3 credits
CHMY 591 - Exploring Biochemistry for Teachers II
3 credits
EDCI 537 - Contemporary Issues in Science Education
2 credits
EDCI 591 - Teaching Inquiry in the Science Classroom
2 credits
EDCI 591 - Technology in the Science Classroom
2 credits
MB 541 - Microbial Genetics
3 credits
MSSE 591 - Capstone Data Analysis
2 credits
MSSE 591 - 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 12/18/12
