Mathematics Education Track
Program Description
This track leads to a Master of Science degree in Mathematics Education at UTSA. In addition to satisfying the University-wide graduate admission requirements, a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Mathematics or Statistics or a closely related field is highly recommended as preparation. Students who do not qualify for unconditional admission should anticipate that additional undergraduate and/or graduate coursework may be required to complete the degree. It is recommended that the applicant submit two letters of reference, preferably from those who can speak to the applicant’s mathematical abilities. Diverse: Issues In Higher Education magazine acknowledged UTSA as one of the nation’s “top STEM degree producers” in August 2013. UTSA’s Mathematics and Statistics programs were ranked 12th nationally for the number of master’s degrees awarded to minority students during the 2011-2012 academic year.
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Graduate Admission Requirements
Graduate Admission requirements vary by program. Please check your individual degree program for more details.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- 1-Semester Pathway: TOEFL iBT 71 or equivalent
- 2-Semester Pathway: TOEFL iBT 61 or equivalent
To apply for the Graduate Pathway, you must submit the following:
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For complete details: Graduate Admissions Checklist
For important deadlines: Graduate Application Deadline
If you need assistance with your application, contact English Language Center at: englishlanguagecenter@utsa.edu
Sample Course Maps - M.S. in Mathematics Education
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2-Semester Pathway |
Program Components 9 credit hours apply from pathway toward degree completion (M.S. in Mathematics Education) |
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Entry requirements
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Semester 1 | Progression Requirements
These courses are delivered through the UTSA English Language Center and are required to develop English proficiency |
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| Course Title | ELC hours Credit-bearing hours |
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| Communication for Academic Discourse | 3 | ||
| Reading for Academic Success II | 3 | ||
| Student Success I | 3 | ||
| MAT 5023 Problem-Solving Seminar | 3 | ||
| Total | 12 | ||
| Semester 2 | |||
| Course Title | ELC hours Credit-bearing hours |
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| Advanced Communication | 3 | ||
| Writing for Academic Success | 3 | ||
| Student Success II | 3 | ||
| MAT 5033 Foundations and Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics |
3 | ||
| MAT 5043 Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry | 3 | ||
| Total | 15 | ||
| 1-Semester Pathway Course Map |
Program Components 6 credit hours apply from Pathway toward degree completion (M.S. in Mathematics Education) |
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Entry requirements
|
Semester 1 | Progression Requirements
These courses are delivered through the UTSA English Language Center and are required to develop English proficiency |
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| Course Title | ELC hours Credit-bearing hours |
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| Advanced Communication | 3 | ||
| Writing for Academic Success | 3 | ||
| Student Success II | 3 | ||
| MAT 5023 Problem-Solving Seminar | 3 | ||
| MAT 5043 Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry | 3 | ||
| Total | 15 | ||
Tuition & Fees
UTSA offers top-quality education and services at a competitive price. Click here to learn more about tuition and fees for the Mathematics Education Track.
