The Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics Program at Providence College is a program rich and diverse in mathematical content and designed for the mathematics educator. Consistent with the recommendations of the National Research Council, the mathematics-computer science faculty at Providence College affirms that excellence in teaching requires a thorough preparation by introducing the student to a variety of topics in both mathematics and math education.
This program welcomes applications from all college graduates who have completed at least 24 credit hours in mathematics beyond pre-calculus or 18 credit hours in mathematics beyond pre-calculus and 6 hours in education. Applicants who do not meet this requirement may enroll in directed reading courses in preparation for this program. Reading courses are designed through consultation with the program director. Reading courses can not be used for graduate credit.
Requirements for the Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics
- Completion of 21 credit hours in mathematics and 9 credit hours in education.
- Completion of the required mathematics courses: Algebraic Structures I and II and Mathematical Analysis I and II.
- Completion of the required education course: Topics in Mathematics Education I.
Course offerings are designed so that most students can complete the program within two years. Generally, at least eight courses are offered yearly and faculty advisors are available to help students select courses.
A teacher certification program in mathematics at the secondary level is also available. Students may enroll in the MAT and the certification program concurrently.
Elective mathematics courses are selected from the following:
500 Foundations of Mathematics
504 Difference and Differential Equations
506 History of Mathematics
507 Number Theory
514 Numerical Analysis
518 Topology
523 Probability and Statistics
530 Topics in Geometry
536 Topics in Real Variables
537 Topics in Complex Variables
538 Topics in Algebra
539 Topics in Logic
540 Topics in Applied Mathematics
541 Topics in Category Theory
545 Topics in Combinatorics
548 Topics in Functional Analysis
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