Master of Arts in the Teaching of Mathematics
The Texas Christian University Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree program in mathematics serves to prepare highly qualified teachers of mathematics at the secondary and two-year college levels. The program provides a broad knowledge of mathematics and its history, teaches problem solving skills, and exposes students to the general philosophy of mathematics alongside specific techniques for teaching mathematics. The degree plan includes 24 hours of graduate mathematics courses together with 12 hours of graduate education courses. Class sizes are small and the courses are scheduled in a flexible manner to accommodate the needs of full-time teachers.
Since the inception of the program in 2000, over 25 students have graduated with the MAT degree in mathematics. Their success stories and employment opportunities offer a true measure of the program's effectiveness. A number of graduates pursued doctoral degrees in Mathematics Education, others garnered distinctive academic positions, and several served as department chairs or lead AP teachers.
Award-winning professors, faculty expertise in a wide range of research areas, and abundant opportunities for one-to-one student and faculty interaction characterize our program.
Degree Requirements
Prerequisites: A baccalaureate degree with the equivalent of a major in mathematics consisting of courses through elementary calculus of one and several variables, linear algebra and at least eight hours of approved advanced courses.
Application Deadlines: Generally, the application deadline for the
fall semester of a given academic year is March 1st. The application deadline for the
spring semester of a given academic year is October 15th. After these deadlines, we
continue to consider applications until the available positions are filled.
Click here to see the grad program flyer.
Application Process: It is strongly recommended that the student contact the
at the time of application. An application package consists of:
- a complete application form (available online at www.csegrad.tcu.edu),
- Graduate Student Financial Aid form, if any support is desired,
- one set of official transcripts from all college work including summer classes (in English),
- three or more recommendation letters,
- a non-refundable $60 application fee in the form of a personal check (drawn on U.S. bank), money order, or cashier's check made payable to TCU (this fee is waived for foreign nationals not residing in USA), and
- official GRE scores sent from ETS (General test is recommended but not required).
- International students only:
- official TOEFL scores sent from ETS,
- If you are seeking a student visa, please download, complete, and return the following forms:
-- International Student and Scholar Form (PDF)
-- Financial Statement for International Students (PDF)
(Both available at http://www.cse.tcu.edu/ at link above.)
See www.cse.tcu.edu for more information. Mail all materials to:
College of Science & Engineering
Attn: Graduate Studies
TCU Box 298960
Fort Worth, TX 76129
Coursework: The MAT program includes 24 hours of graduate mathematics courses and at least 9 hours of graduate education courses. A thesis of 6 hours may be substituted for 6 hours of the required mathematics. The MAT program totals at least 36 hours. Also, only 5 courses may be taken at the 50000-level; other classes must be at the 60000-level or higher. Mathematics coursework must include:
MATH 50253: Abstract Algebra
MATH 50503: Real Analysis
MATH 60023: Survey of Math Problems
All 50000 level courses count toward the MAT degree, subject to university restrictions.
Education coursework shall include at least three of the following courses:
EDUC 50143: Theories of Human Development
EDUC 60213: Thinking, Learning and Teaching
EDUC 60313: Educational Assessment
EDUC 60253: Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education
EDUC 50633: Motivating and Managing Students
EDUC 60233: Youth at Risk
Students seeking a secondary certificate in mathematics must independently apply to and be accepted by the Teacher Education Program in the TCU College of Education upon their enrollment in the MAT Program. Note that additional coursework in graduate education is likely and will be determined by the College of Education, depending upon the student's background.
For more information, contact
Ken Richardson
Director of Graduate Studies in Mathematics
TCU Box 298960
Fort Worth, TX 76129
817-257-6128