The MAT in Mathematics 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 affirm that excellence in teaching requires a
thorough preparation in mathematics and education. The MAT program
will help provide this preparation by introducing the student to a
variety of topics in both mathematics and mathematics education.
REQUIREMENTS:
The MAT program in
mathematics requires a minimum of 21 credits hours in mathematics
and 9 credit hours in education. The required courses are ALGEBRAIC
STRUCTURE I and II and MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS I and II. Additional
mathematical courses may be selected from the following:
- Applied Probability and Statistics
- Difference and Differential Equations
- Foundations of Mathematics
- Geometry
- History of Mathematics
- Numerical Analysis
- Complex Variables
- Category Theory
- Topics in Applied Mathematics
- Mathematical and Computer Simulated Modeling
- Combinatorics
- Functional Analysis
- Number Theory
- Topology
The required education course is TOPICS IN
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION I. Other approved courses are TOPICS IN
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION II and COMPUTERS IN SECONDARY SCHOOL
MATHEMATICS. All other education courses must be approved by the
program director.
Course offerings are designed so that most students can select to
complete the program within two years. Generally, at least six
courses are offered yearly and faculty advisors are available to
help students select courses. Also, applicants who do not satisfy
the admission requirements may enroll in directed reading courses in
preparation for the program. Reading courses are designed through
consultation with the program director.
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