Ateneo de Manila University
Master of Science in Mathematics / Master in Mathematics Education
STEMFormat
Full timeDuration
24 monthsTuition fee
2000 USDThis program is primarily intended for upper elementary and high school mathematics teachers who want to improve their teaching skills by increasing their knowledge of mathematics content and pedagogy. This program is also open to graduates who are intent on pursuing a career in mathematics education at the upper elementary or high school level.
Specifically, this program aims to:
○ upgrade the teaching capability of mathematics teachers at the high school and upper elementary levels;
○ develop mathematics teachers' skills in solving problems that relate to mathematics instruction, curriculum, and assessment at the high school and upper elementary levels;
○ strengthen their potential as future leaders of mathematics education initiatives in the country.
Applicants to the program should have:
○ a baccalaureate degree whose major of study is Mathematics or allied courses, such as Physics, Industrial Engineering, Psychology, Education (to be evaluated);
○ school teaching experience of at least 1 year.
○ above 70 percentile rank in the Verbal Subtest of the Graduate Admission Test.
Applicants who are below the 70th percentile rank in the Verbal Subtest of the Graduate Admission Test will take the required non-credit courses ENGL 200 and ENGL 226.
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This program is intended for individuals who wish to gain a deep and comprehensive understanding of mathematics through special courses in Analysis, Algebra, and Combinatorics. Students of this program may choose to major in Abstract or Applied Mathematics. The thesis work prepares students for doctoral level research in mathematics. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in mathematics or mathematics-related program from a college of good standing and show satisfactory performance in their undergraduate math courses. Undergraduate pre-requisites are Advanced Calculus and Abstract Algebra or their equivalent