Graduate Mathematics Education
Minot State offers two graduate programs to support and enhance content and pedagogical knowledge and skills of practicing high school math teachers. Both programs are offered online, and both provide 18 credits of graduate mathematics, which allow you to teach dual credit math in high school.
- Master of Education with Secondary Mathematics Concentration - This online program allows you to earn a Master of Education with 18 credits of graduate math coursework.
- Graduate Certificate in Mathematics Education - This online program is for those who need 18 credits of graduate math courses to teach dual credit or who want a credential in mathematics education.
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Contact Information
For more information about these programs, contact Laurie Geller at 701-858-3329/800-777-0750 or Laurie.Geller@MinotStateU.edu.
Master of Education Core for Secondary Mathematics (15 SH)
Director: Dr. Laura Zucca-Scott
| M.Ed. Core for Secondary Mathematics (15 credits) |
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| ED 502 | Designing & Interpreting Ed Research/Qualitative | 3 |
| ED 519 | Diversity in a Global Perspective | 3 |
| ED 522 | Curriculum Design and Assessment | 3 |
| ED 535 | Models of Teaching & Learning | 3 |
| ED 550 | Dynamics of Managing Learning | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
| Rotation of MEd Core Courses | ||
Secondary Mathematics Concentration (18 SH)
Coordinator: Dr. Laurie Geller
| Secondary Mathematics Concentration (18 credits) | ||
| Take 5 of the following 6 courses: (15 credits) | ||
| MATH 508 | History and Philosophy of Mathematics for Teachers (spring odd years - online) | 3 |
| MATH 513 | Precalculus for Teachers (fall odd years - online) | 3 |
| MATH 514 | Geometry for Teachers (spring even years - online) | 3 |
| MATH 521 | Probability and Statistics for Teachers (summer odd years - online) | 3 |
| MATH 565 | Calculus for Teachers (summer even years - online) | 3 |
| MATH 590 | Trends, Methods, and Technology in Mathematics Education (fall even years - online) | 3 |
| Take one of the following courses: (3 credits) | ||
| MATH 595 | Capstone Project (spring even years - online) | 3 |
| or MATH 598 | Action Research Project (by arrangement) | 3 |
| or MATH 599 | Thesis (by arrangement) | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
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Mathematics Education Certificate (18 SH)
Coordinator: Dr. Laurie Geller
| Mathematics Education Certificate | ||
| MATH 508 | History and Philosophy of Mathematics for Teachers (spring odd years - online) | 3 |
| MATH 513 | Precalculus for Teachers (fall odd years - online) | 3 |
| MATH 514 | Geometry for Teachers (spring even years - online) | 3 |
| MATH 521 | Probability and Statistics for Teachers (summer odd years - online) | 3 |
| MATH 565 | Calculus for Teachers (summer even years - online) | 3 |
| MATH 590 | Trends, Methods, and Technology in Mathematics Education (fall even years - online) | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
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Spring 2026 Course Information
- MATH 590 Trends, Methods, and Technology in Mathematics Education (3 credits) Teachers will explore, broaden, and deepen their understanding of concepts and pedagogy as it relates to current trends, methods, and technology in a high school math classroom designed to enhance teaching and learning. The course will focus on teacher preparation in anticipation of teaching dual credit math courses..
- Dates: January 12 – May 15, 2026 Online
- Instructor: Trent Kosel
- Apply no later than December 15, 2025
Summer 2026 Course Information
- MATH 565 Calculus for Teachers (3 credits) Teachers will broaden and deepen their understanding of calculus concepts and pedagogy to better engage high school students in the problem-solving processes and applications of calculus. The course will cover differential and integral calculus topics, including appropriate technology used to teach the content with the aim of achieving proficiency within related secondary school and college-level calculus learning outcomes.
- Date: TBD online
- Instructor: Laurie Geller
- Apply no later than May 1, 2026
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Contact Laurie Geller at 701-858-3329/800-777-0750 or Laurie.Geller@MinotStateU.edu with questions.
