This program leads to T-5 Certification for those who enter the program with Teacher Certification. It also is suitable for those seeking to teach at the 2-year college level. It is the perfect stepping stone for those seeking to enroll in a doctoral program in Mathematics Education.

Applied Option: Whether you are seeking to further your career in industry, government or teaching at the junior college level, or for those wishing to enroll in a Ph.D. program, the M.S. Degree in Mathematics - Teaching at University of West Georgia will provide you with the education you need to succeed. It has applications in a wide variety of career fields, such as economics, biology, computation, social and management sciences and engineering. This program introduces students to a set of core courses fundamental to the study of applied mathematics, a broad range of elective courses in several applied areas and a focused research project class.

Objectives

• Develop and evaluate mathematical arguments and proofs.
• Coherently communicate mathematical arguments and research results both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate alternate ways of approaching problems or mathematical modeling to solve a variety of problems.