Bemidji State University School of Graduate Studies Bemidji State University #48 1500 Birchmont Drive NE Bemidji, MN 56601-2699 grad@bemidjistate.edu Toll free: 1-888-386-8464 Phone: 1-218-755-2027 Fax: 1-218-755-2258 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 you 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 Semester Hours Required II. Mathematics Electives Dept. & Course # Title of Course Select one course from group a. and one course from group b. Group a. MATH 5052 Math Models, Games, and Activities for the Elementary Classroom MATH 6061 Number Sense for Elementary and Middle Level Teachers Group b. MATH 5064 Number Concepts for Elementary and Middle School Teachers MATH 6062 Number Theory for Elementary and Middle Level Teachers Select at least 15 credits from the following: MATH 6200 Discrete Mathematics for Elementary and Middle Level Teachers MATH 6300 Patterns and Functions for Elementary and Middle Level Teachers MATH 6501 Geometry in the Classroom for Elementary and Middle Level Teachers MATH 6502 Geometry with Technology for Elementary and Middle Level Teachers MATH 6601 Data Investigations for Elementary and Middle Level Teachers MATH 6602 Probability for Elementary and Middle Level Teachers III. Required Portfolio Evaluation and Research Dept. & Course # Title of Course MATH 6055 Pedagogical Portfolio Evaluation MATH 6980 Graduate Research Paper Sem. Ho urs 9 Credits Year, Sem. & Session Instructor Grade 3 credits 3 credits 4 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits Semester Hours Required 21-22 Credits Sem. Year, Sem. Hours & Session Instructor 0 credits 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: 32-33 Credits MnSCU 50% Rule is met by 15-16 @ 6000 level credits Grade Total Semester Credits: Sub. for Course # Grade Grade 0-10 Credits