Mathematics Specialization Component for
M.A.E. in Middle Grades or Secondary Education
The Specialization Component for the MAE in Secondary Education requires 18 hours; the Middle Grades Specialization Component requires 14-21. The Specialization allows students considerable flexibility in choosing their course work. The courses in this area will be selected by the candidate based on individual needs, content areas and/or areas of professional growth. The following pre-approved courses are available in an online or WKU On Demand delivery format:
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MATH 423G |
Geometry II |
An axiomatic development of plane hyperbolic geometry which presupposes a development of absolute geometry. |
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MATH 501 |
Introduction to Statistics I |
Interpreting and analyzing univariate and bivariate data; data collection; planning and conducting experiments; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference. |
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MATH 511 |
Secondary Mathematics an Advanced Perspective |
Intended for teachers wishing to develop a deeper understanding of high school algebra and calculus. Examines links among different fields of mathematics and connections among high school, mathematics, college mathematics and higher mathematics. |
*Other courses may be selected with permission of advisor, teacher certification officer
and the Graduate School & Research.
Students may also elect to take advisor approved courses from the following areas: Elementary Education, Social Studies (History, Political
Science, Economics, Geography, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology), Biology, Physical
Education. For additional information on online course availability within these areas,
students will need to refer to the Schedule of Classes or contact the department where the course originates.
Students may also incorporate course work from any of the following online endorsements for specialization electives: Gifted and Talented Teaching Endorsement, Instructional Computer Technology Endorsement, or other approved endorsements.
For additional information:
Program Contact: Dr. Rebecca Stobaugh
Email: rebecca.stobaugh@wku.edu
Phone: (270) 745-4497
Visit Us Online:
Middle Grades: http://www.wku.edu/ste/mged/mae_mge_advising_sheet.pdf
Secondary Education: http://www.wku.edu/ste/seced/mae_seced_advising_sheet.pdf
Download our booklet at http://www.wku.edu/online/documents/maetl.pdf.