Middle, Secondary, &
Mathematics Education


Preparing the next generation of great middle, secondary, and Mathematics teachers!

The MSME Department offers programs in midde, secondary, and mathematics education. The Middle and Secondary Education programs include undergraduate (pre-professional) and graduate (professional) studies that lead to initial licensure in grades 6-8 (middle) or grades 6-12 (secondary) and a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT).  Currently, the department offers one graduate program--an M.Ed. to prepare K-8 mathematics specialists.  A second graduate program is offered in collaboration with the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at James Madison University--an M.Ed. in Mathematics for secondary education teachers. 

The mission of the Middle, Secondary and Mathematics Education Department is to prepare teachers who can positively impact students, their environment, and society.

 

Programs are designed to prepare educators who

  • are reflective and competent decision-makers who are able to maximize student learning in a variety of instructional situations, and
  • can demonstrate the ability to promote high levels of achievement and skill development among students.
In addition, the faculty members are committed to promoting character development, positive attitudes, and professional dispositions conducive to effective teaching.

 


Steve Purcell

steve purcell
Department Head
purcelsl@jmu.edu
540-568-6793

Middle and secondary education candidates are required to earn grades of "B-" or better in all pre-professional (undergraduate) education coursework. The only exception to this requirement is GPSYC 160 in which students must earn a grade of "C" or better.

Beginning Spring 2013, middle and secondary education candidates are required to earn grades of "B-" or better in all graduate level (MAT) coursework.


Department Office

3200 Memorial Hall
MSC 6912
395 South High Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22807

Phone: 540-568-6486
Fax: 540-568-4550