Location: The courses are taught on campus at Appalachian in Walker Hall during the summer and remotely (usually at the Hickory Metropolitan Higher Education Center) in the evenings during the academic year.

Hours: 36 semester hours

Required Courses: (24 hours)

• CI/SPE 5045 Advanced Topics in Diversity (3): A framework of theories on diversity and multicultural issues is constructed in this course.
• CI/LHE 5585Teacher Leadership and School Improvement (3): This course is designed to help teachers develop an understanding of and skill in assuming leadership roles and responsibilities in their schools.
• MAT 5910 Investigation in the Teaching of Mathematics (2): An examination of recent research and experimental programs in the teaching of secondary school mathematics.
• MAT 5920 Linear Algebra for Teachers (4): Elementary concepts from linear algebra are extended to a rigorous level of proof.
• MAT 5930 Analysis for Teachers (4): Elementary concepts from calculus are extended to a treatment of fundamental concepts from analysis.
• MAT 5950 Mathematical Models - Analytical Models and MAT 5951 Mathematical Models - Empirical Models (4): A sequence of mathematical modeling courses designed to introduce students to applications from business and the sciences.
• MAT 5520 Capstone Project in Secondary Education (2): A research and practice-based project, which connects the student's studies and research to their own classroom practice. A paper and presentation of work are required.
• MAT 5525 Product of Learning (2): A final product of work and reflections connecting the student's mathematical and pedagogical knowledge.

Electives: (12 Hours)

Students will work with their advisors to determine the appropriate electives. Suggested electives include: STT 5811 Statistical Concepts and Applications, MAT 5941Technology for Secondary School Mathematics, MAT 5970 Number Theory Concepts, MAT 5952 Problem Solving and MAT 5980 (special topics and/or MELT Summer Institute courses). Students may count no more than 15 hours of 5980 towards their degree. Students may, with permission, take up to 3 hours outside of mathematical sciences. Students should receive approval prior to enrolling in any elective courses.

Thesis: Optional part of the Capstone Project

Language Proficiency: None required

Comprehensive:  3 Written comprehensive exams are required; one addressing the content of MAT 5930, one addressing the content of MAT 5920, and a third. Options for the third comprehensive exam include, but are not limited to MAT 5950 and 5951 (the modeling sequence), MAT 5952 Problem Solving,  MAT 5970 Number Theory, or STT 5811 Statistical Concepts and Applications.