Mathematics Education, Master of Science

• To receive a master’s degree at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses from one or more subject areas, consisting of at least 30 units of graduate-level courses. Many master’s degree programs require more than 30 units.
  
  You must additionally complete:

  • All requirements for your specific academic plan(s). This may include a thesis.
  • All graduate work with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.
  • All work toward the master's degree must be completed within six consecutive years. The six years begins with the semester and year of admission to the program.

  Read the full policy here.

In addition to University Requirements:

• Complete individual plan requirements.

Additional Admission Requirements

• Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.

Master's Requirements

• Take the following 36 units:
  
  Five mathematics content courses:
  • MAT 502, MAT 504, MAT 505, MAT 506, MAT 507 (15 units)
  Seven mathematics education courses:
  • MAT 500, MAT 501, MAT 508, MAT 509, MAT 510, MAT 600, MAT 602 (21 units)
  Perform satisfactorily on a final oral exam conducted by your advisory committee.
  

• Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.