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Master of Science in Teaching

Boston College
Boston , United States
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Masters
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Education Science | Teacher Training | Mathematics
Area of study
Education | Mathematics and Statistics
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

Master of Science in Teaching Program

The Master of Science in Teaching (M.S.T.) program is administered through the Lynch School of Education and Human Development in cooperation with the Department of Mathematics. Application for the program is made to the Lynch School, and students must be accepted by the Lynch School and approved by the Department of Mathematics.


Program Overview

This program is designed either for experienced teachers or for prospective teachers. It is a two-year program that consists of 46 credits, of which 31 are in Education and 15 are in Mathematics. All master's programs leading to certification in secondary education include practical experiences in addition to coursework.


Certification Requirements

Students seeking certification in Massachusetts are required to pass the Massachusetts Educators Certification Test.


Plan of Study

Degree candidates draw up an overall plan of study with joint advisement from the Assistant Chair for Graduate Programs in Mathematics and the advisor for the M.S.T. program in the Lynch School.


Mathematics Component

Of the 15 credits for the mathematics component of the M.S.T., candidates are required to complete:


  • MATH88108811 Real and Complex Analysis, which should be completed in the first year
    • The other credits must be earned in MATH courses at or above the 4000-level
  • Because of certification requirements, unless approved equivalents have been taken previously, these required courses should include:
    • MATH4451 Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry
    • MATH44264427 Probability and Mathematical Statistics
  • Some exposure to the use of computers in mathematics that may be accomplished by any Computer Science major course beyond Computer Science I
  • Other courses particularly well-suited for this program are:
    • MATH4430 Number Theory
    • MATH4475 History of Mathematics

Comprehensive Examination and Expository Paper

M.S.T. candidates must also pass an oral comprehensive examination and submit a brief expository paper in some area of mathematics.


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