Graduate Information
Master of Arts in Teaching Degree Requirements
The Master of Arts in Teaching degree with a major in Mathematics is available in both a thesis (recommended) and a non-thesis option. The thesis option requires 24 hours of course work plus the completion of a six-semester hour thesis in Mathematics Education, while the non-thesis option requires 36 hours of coursework. A maximum of nine of these hours may be taken from specified 3300 and 4000 level courses.
Each student must have his or her courses approved by the Graduate Advisor in order to ensure adequate breadth of courses in the mathematical sciences.
Suggestions for a study plan:
- At most 9 hours Undergraduate Courses.
- At least 15 hours plus 6 hours of thesis work (or 27 hours for the non-thesis option)
Graduate Courses:
- 6-9 hours must be taken from Math 5360, Math 5365 or appropriate courses in the College of Education.
- Other suggested courses: MATH 5311, 5321, 5325, 5326, 5351, and STAT 5385.
For the most current information on degrees offered and their requirements, please visit the Mathematical Sciences section of UTEP's Graduate Catalog.