Virginia Tech
Masters of Education Degree
Mathematics Specialists K-8 Program

The Mathematics Specialist Program at Virginia Tech is designed for in-service teachers in grades K-8. The program is a cohort program made up of 33 hours of coursework focusing on mathematics education leadership and mathematics content specific to grades K-8. The Mathematics Specialist Program leads to a Masters of Education Degree (MAED) in Curriculum and Instruction.

Program Description

At least 18 of the 33 credits including the Number and Operations course, Mathematics Education Leadership I and II courses, the 6 hours of field experience and at least one other math content course should be from Virginia Tech. The other 15 hours may be from Virginia Tech or from other partner universities as approved by the student’s advisor.

Admission Procedures

Interested applicants should check the Virginia Tech mathematics education web page ( http://www.mathed.soe.vt.edu/) for current information on programs and application guidelines. Click on the 'Mathematics Specialist (K-8) Program' under 'Programs'.

Program Requirements

Overall Prerequisites

• Three years of successful teaching experience in grades K-8.
• At least 6 hours of mathematics coursework.
  
  

Mathematics Course

Course	Description	credits
MATH 5984	Number & Operations for K-8 Teachers	3
MATH 5984	Rational Numbers & Proportional Reasoning for K-8 Teachers	3
MATH 5614	Probability & Statistics for K-8 Teachers	3
MATH 5614	Geometry & Measurement for K-8 Teachers	3
MATH 5614	Algebra & Functions for K-8 Teachers	3
	Subtotal	15

Mathematics Education Course

Course	Description	credits
EDCI 5774	Mathematics Educational Leadership I	3
EDCI 5784	Mathematics Education Leadership II	3
EDCI 5234	Advanced Curriculum & Instruction in Elem. & Middle School Math	3
EDCI 5764/5964	Practicum in the Roles of Mathematics Specialist	6
	Subtotal	15

Final project to be planned with university advisor.

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