Purdue University
Master of Arts for Teachers (M.A.T.)
Department of Mathematical Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
David A. Legg, Chair
W. Douglas Weakley, Graduate Program Director
260-481-6233 ~ www.ipfw.edu/math ~ Kettler Hall 200
The master’s program in mathematics education is a 33 credit hour cohort program, carefully designed to provide professional growth for middle and secondary school mathematics teachers by scaffolding and intertwining theory and practice in mathematics education across four academic-year semesters and two summer sessions. The cohort begins in the spring semester (January of each academic year) and concludes formal course work in the summer session, three semesters later. For example, a program beginning in January 2009 would conclude formal classroom sessions in Summer 2010. During the fourth semester, Fall 2010 in this example, students will complete an original research project and write a final report with the timeline for completion determined by their work and their advisors’ approval.
Applicants must hold a 5-year proficient practitioner’s license beyond the 2-year initial practitioner’s license. Please include a copy (not the original) of the license with your application packet.
Academic Regulations
In addition to satisfying regulations that apply to all Purdue University graduate students, you must earn at least a grade of B in each course used to satisfy degree requirements. However, your advisory committee may agree to accept up to two courses in which you earn grades of C.
Teaching Assistantships
A limited number of half-time teaching assistantships (with the title graduate aide) are available. and provide tuition reduction and a stipend Contact the department chair for details.
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