Bemidji State University
School of Graduate Studies
Bemidji State University #48
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Bemidji, MN 56601-2699
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Master of Science – Elementary and Middle Level
Mathematics Education
Form 2 - APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY
Name
Mailing Address
Street Address
City
Telephone
State
Zip
BSU
(H)
Student ID #
(W or C)
Current Email
Experience-(list last two assignments)
Location
Type of Position
Years
Transfer Credits-(A maximum of 10 semester credits may be approved for transfer.)
Dept. &
Course#
Name of Course
College/University
Sem.
Cr. Hrs.
Term or
Session
Grade
Signed
Director, School of Graduate Studies
Has the Departmental qualifying exam/written exam been given?
Yes
No
THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED BY THE STUDENT, ADVISOR AND/OR GRADUATE COORDINATOR (IF
APPLICABLE), AND DEPT CHAIR BEFORE SUBMITTING TO GRADUATE STUDIES.
Date
Candidate's Signature
Check if sent by email
I approve the proposed program and recommend this student for candidacy for the Master's degree program:
Date
Advisor
Date
Major Coordinator/Chair
Date
College Dean
Comments
Date
Director, Graduate Studies
Deficiencies, if any, to be removed
MS in Mathematics Education Form 2 - APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY PAGE 2
This section must be completed with the assistance of your advisor. List all courses completed (including transfer courses) and
courses yet to be taken. At least 50% of all graduate course work (less the Thesis/Research credits) must be at the 6000 level.
See the catalog for program requirements.
I. Required Education Core
Dept. &
Course #
Title of Course
ED 6100
Educational Research
ED 6107
Advanced Educational Psychology
MATH 6050
Assessment in the Mathematics Classroom*
Sem.
H ours
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
Year, Sem.
& Session Instructor
Grade
*Meets Competency requirement with a grade of “B” or better, or equivalent as approved by the department.
Semester Hours Required 9 Credits
II. Mathematics Electives
Dept. &
Sem.
Year, Sem.
Course #
Title of Course
Ho urs
& Session Instructor
Grade
MATH 6061
Number Sense for Elementary and Middle Level Teachers
3 credits
Select one course from the following:
MATH 5064
Number Concepts for Elementary and Middle School Teachers
4 credits
OR
MATH 6062
Number Theory for Elementary and Middle Level Teachers
3 credits
Select at least 5 courses from the following:
MATH 5065
Mathematical Foundations for Middle School Teachers
4 credits
MATH 5066
Geometry and Technology in the Middle School Mathematics
4 credits
Classroom
MATH 5067
Data Investigations, Probability and Statistics for Middle School 4 credits
Teachers
MATH 6200
Discrete Mathematics for Elementary and Middle Level
3 credits
Teachers
MATH 6500
Geometry in the classroom for Elementary and Middle Level
3 credits
Teachers
MATH 6600
Probability for Elementary and Middle Level Teachers
3 credits
Semester Hours Required 23-25 credits
III. Required Portfolio Evaluation and Research (Note: Assessment in the Math Classroom should be taken prior to the
collection of evidence for the pedagogical portfolio).
Dept. &
Sem.
Year, Sem.
Course #
Title of Course
H ours
& Session
Instructor
Grade
MATH 6055
Pedagogical Portfolio Evaluation
0 credits
(Consult with advisor before registration for MATH 6980)
MATH 6980
Graduate Research Paper
2 credits
Semester Hours Required 2 Credits
Substitutions (A maximum of 10 semester credits may be approved for substitution.)
Dept. &
Sem.
Course #
Title of Course
Hours
Year, Sem.,
& Session
Substituted Semester Hours Total
Minimum Semester Credits Required for Degree: 34-36 Credits
MnSCU 50% Rule is met by 15-17 @ 6000 level credits
Total Semester Credits:
Sub. for
Course #
Grade
0-10 Credits