Graduate Snapshot - Education: K-8 Math Specialist
Description of Program:
The K-8 mathematics specialist concentration at James Madison University leads to a Masters of Education (M.Ed.) with a concentration in K-8 Mathematics Specialization and allows candidates to meet the competencies required for the K-8 Mathematics Specialists endorsement through the Virginia Department of Education. The program consists of 36 hours: 15 hours of course work in mathematics, 15 hours of course work in mathematics education and 6 hours of an externship.
The Mathematics Specialist concentration at James Madison University is a cohort program. We will accept 25 students into the program. Those interested in applying should complete the graduate admission application provided by The Graduate School http://www.applyweb.com/apply/jmug. This program is offered jointly by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and the Department of Middle, Secondary and Mathematics Education.
Degrees Offered:
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Concentration: K-8 Mathematics Specialization
Program Website: http://www.jmu.edu/coe/msme/k8mathspecialist.shtml
Catalog Website: http://www.jmu.edu/gradcatalog/13/programs/msme.html#math