A minimum of 32 credit hours is required to complete the program. The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not required for admission. Successful completion of a final paper is required. This program of coursework does not lead to a middle school teaching certification.
SUMMER 2007
On-campus for 3-4 weeks and an online learning component
800:220 New Developments in Middle Grades Mathematics
800:215 Teaching Rational Numbers 2 credit hours
800:214 Mathematical Problem Solving in the Middle Grades 1 credit hour
Professional development experiences to include the following: Launching Themes related to Curricular Resources, Issues in School Mathematics (with guest speakers), and Mathematics and Group Problem Solving
FALL 2007
Online learning environment
800:222 Issues and Problems in Teaching Mathematics in the Middle Grades 2 credit hours
800:289 Seminar in Implementing Change in Teaching Mathematics I 1 credit hour
SPRING 2008
Online learning environment
800:236 Mathematics for the Middle Grades Teacher I
SUMMER 2008
On-campus for 3-4 weeks and an online learning component
800:211 Teaching Algebra in the Middle Grades 2 credit hours
800:191g Contemporary Mathematics Curricula 2 credit hours
800:237 Technology in Middle Grades Mathematics 2 credit hours
Professional development experiences to include the following: Extending Themes related to Teacher to Teacher Sharing, Leadership (with guest speakers), Issues in School Mathematics, and Technology
FALL 2008
Online learning environment
800:238 Mathematics for the Middle Grades Teacher II
800:289 Seminar in Implementing Change in Teaching Mathematics II 1 credit hour
SPRING 2009
Online learning environment
800:289 Seminar in Mathematics Education
SUMMER 2009
On-campus for 3-4 weeks and an online learning component
800:221 Mathematics Literacy in an Information Age 2 credit hours
800:213 Selected Topics in Mathematics for the Middle Grades 2 credit hours
Professional development experiences to include the following: Wrapping-Up Themes related to Curricular Resources, Issues in School Mathematics, Leadership, and Mathematics (with guest speakers)
WebCT
Courses in this program are offered primarily using WebCT, a computer conferencing program requiring Internet access and a web browser — no additional software is required. Students may need access to someone who can assist with computer set-up. Courses during the fall and spring semesters are taught entirely online.
UNI campus
Summer sessions in this program may involve some on-campus or central site study.