Mathematics Education
Admissions and Financial Assistance
Undergraduate
Undergraduate students are admitted to the Mathematics Education program one of three ways:
- As a freshman, applying through the Office of Admissions or see the School of Education Undergratuate Admissions page
- As a transfer from another institution, applying through the Office of Admissions
- As an intra-university transfer (IUT) from another SU college
- Students who are already in the College of Arts and Sciences would apply for IUT through the School of Education Academic and Student Services Office, 270 Huntington Hall.
- Students who are entering from another SU college would apply to both colleges, but obtain approval from the College of Arts and Sciences first.
The admissions process should be completed as early as possible, to achieve ideal course sequencing and completion of the program within four years. Admission and good standing in the program require a minimum of 2.8 cumulative grade point average, a 2.8 in mathematics courses and a 2.8 in required education courses taken to date.
Graduate
Apply for admission to the Graduate School of Syracuse University for the particular program in which you are interested. State on the application form that admission is sought to the mathematics education program.
If admitted to the program through the Graduate School, the student will be assigned a program advisor who will direct the student’s initial program of study.
Requirements:
- a bachelor’s degree with a major in mathematics, including a minimum of 33 credits comprised of at least 12 credits of calculus, 3 credits of linear algebra, and 3 credits of analysis
- a bachelor’s degree with a major in a subject other than mathematics, with a minimum of 30 mathematics credits completed at the calculus level or higher, including at least 12 credits of calculus, 3 credits of linear algebra, and 3 credits of analysis
General liberal arts course prerequisites:
- at least one course emphasizing arts and culture
- at least one course in history or with an historical focus
- at least one course in the social sciences (other than history or psychology)
- at least one college-level writing course
- study of a language other than English (which may include American Sign Language) through the first year of college study or equivalent, as demonstrated through completion of appropriate college or high school (Level III) courses
All applicants are encouraged to arrange early transcript reviews so that missing prerequisites can be identified in time for coursework to be completed before entry. Applicants who have not completed all prerequisites should consult the program coordinator.
Admission is competitive, with decisions based on overall and mathematics grade point averages, letters of recommendation, and the candidate’s stated goals. The minimum undergraduate grade point average for admission is typically 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Interviews are encouraged. You can apply on-line at http://gradsch.syr.edu/admissions.html.
Once admitted, students must be successful in early program courses to be eligible for student teaching. Criteria for success include demonstrated skill in writing, productive engagement in assigned field and experience, grades of "B" or better in courses, and display of professional disposition.
Financial Assistance
The majority of full-time graduate students in mathematics education at Syracuse University are supported on teaching assistantships through the Department of Mathematics, Teaching and Leadership in the School of Education, or on research assistantships through mathematics education faculty grants. Financial assistance may also be available from the Graduate School for qualified students.
Mathematics education students are eligible for consideration for the following awards:
If you wish to be considered for scholarships awarded by the School of Education you must complete a separate School of Education Graduate Scholarship Application. Prospective graduate applicants to the School of Education are not automatically considered for graduate scholarships and must complete the School of Education scholarship application separate from the admission application.
Inquiries
Dr. Joanna O. Masingila
Mathematics Education
203 Carnegie
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY 13244-1150
Office Number: (315) 443-1483
E-mail: jomasing@syr.edu