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These tables reflect what a standard course rotation may look like for a student pursuing the M.A. in Education 3+2 with a B.S. in Math at Western. Students in this program will take a different set of classes their fifth year depending on their chosen emphasis. Please note that a student’s individual path may vary somewhat from these projected course rotations, but it is up to the student to meet with their academic advisor to make sure they will complete all the credits they need to graduate within five years.

EDUC 000 Education Gateway 0
Essential Skills GE 3
Essential Skills Math GE 3
Natural Sciences GE 4
Social Sciences GE 3
Elective 2
TOTAL 15

MATH 151 Calculus I 3
MATH 213 Probability and Statistics 3
Social Sciences GE 3
Arts and Humanities GE 3
Elective 2
Elective 2
TOTAL 16

Essential Skills GE
MATH 220 Introduction to Advanced Mathematics
MATH 251 Calculus II
MATH 260 Applied Linear Algebra
MATH 330 Topics in Geometry
TOTAL 15

MATH 252 Calculus III 4
Social Sciences GE 3
MATH 360 Linear Algebra 3
Math Elective 3
Arts and Humanities GE 3
TOTAL 16

MATH 451 Analysis I 3
MATH 266 Secondary Mathematics from an Advanced Perspective 3
MATH 370 History of Mathematics 3
Natural Sciences GE 4
Elective 3
TOTAL 16

EDUC 340 Application of Pedagogy and Practice 3
MATH 471 Abstract Algebra I 3
MATH 495 Senior Seminar 2
Arts and Humanities GE 3
MATH 366 Methods of Teaching Secondary Mathematics 3
Elective 1
TOTAL 15

EDUC 403 Instruction and Assessment in the Content Area 3
EUDC 405 Data-Driven Instructional Practices 3
EDUC 604 Learning Environments 3
EDUC 606 Reading and Writing in the Content Area 3
EDUC 609 Secondary Student Teaching 3
TOTAL 15

EDUC 607 Enhancing Student Learning with Digital Technology 3
EDUC 609 Secondary Student Teaching 3
EDUC 620 Engaging Diverse Learners 3
EDUC 629 Inclusion and English Learners 3
TOTAL 12

K-12 Online Teacher Leadership Emphasis

EDUC 621 Creating Effective Online Learning Environments 3
EDUC 622 Using Data to Plan for Online and Blended Learning and Targeted Interventions 3
EDUC 680 Research and Critical Inquiry for Leaders 4
TOTAL 10

EDUC 600 Elective 3
EDUC 623 Designing and Delivering Effective Online and Blended Instruction 3
EDUC 693 Capstone 3
EDUC 600 Elective 3
TOTAL 12

Teacher Leadership Emphasis

EDUC 680 Research and Critical Inquiry for Leaders 4
EDUC 681 Instructional Program Development and Evaluation 3
EDUC 682 Shaping School Systems 3
TOTAL 10

EDUC 693 Capstone 3
EDUC 600 Elective 3
EDUC 696 Engaging External Stakeholders 3
EDUC 600 Elective 3
TOTAL 12

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