Teaching of Mathematics MTM
Note: Admissions have been suspended
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.00.
- An interest in the teaching of pre-university mathematics.
- An adequate mathematical background including courses equivalent to: a) 6 credits in statistics-probability; b) 6 credits in advanced calculus; c) 6 credits in linear algebra and d) 3 credits in differential equations or algebraic systems.
- Candidates must be able to demonstrate their capacity for graduate level work in some academic field, not necessarily mathematics.
- Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.
Additional Admission Requirements
Candidates will normally be interviewed to ensure their suitability for the program. Applicants with a deficiency in their academic background may be required to take up to 12 undergraduate credits in addition to or as a part of the regular graduate program. Promising candidates who lack the requirements for admission may be considered after having completed a qualifying program. Applicants without teaching experience may be admitted to the program provided they satisfy the Graduate Studies Committee of their potential for teaching or for educational research.
Degree Requirements
Please see the Mathematics and Statistics Courses page for course descriptions.
Teaching of Mathematics MTM (45 credits)
45 | credits chosen from one of the following options: Teaching of Mathematics MTM Thesis Option |
Teaching of Mathematics MTM Thesis Option
21 | credits: |
24 | credits chosen from eight additional 3-credit courses. |
The choice of the option, the selection of the courses and the thesis or project topic must be approved by the Graduate Program Director. Besides the courses listed, MTM students may take any MAST 600 or higher level course offered in the MSc program, subject to the Graduate Program Director’s approval. Students aspiring to become College mathematics teachers upon graduation will be encouraged to take at least three MSc mathematics courses. |
Teaching of Mathematics MTM Project Option
12 | credits:
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33 | credits chosen from eleven additional 3-credit courses |
The choice of the option, the selection of the courses and the thesis or project topic must be approved by the Graduate Program Director. Besides the courses listed, MTM students may take any MAST 600 or higher level course offered in the MSc program, subject to the Graduate Program Director’s approval. Students aspiring to become College mathematics teachers upon graduation will be encouraged to take at least three MSc mathematics courses. |
Teaching of Mathematics MTM Course Option
45 | credits chosen from fifteen 3-credit courses The choice of the option, the selection of the courses and the thesis or project topic must be approved by the Graduate Program Director. Besides the courses listed, MTM students may take any MAST 600 or higher level course offered in the MSc program, subject to the Graduate Program Director’s approval. Students aspiring to become College mathematics teachers upon graduation will be encouraged to take at least three MSc mathematics courses. |
Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME) Courses
Didactics of Mathematics (DM) Courses
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Courses
Research in Mathematics Education (RME) Courses
Mathematics content courses (MC) Courses
Academic Regulations
- Academic Standing. Please refer to the Academic Standing section of the Calendar for a detailed review of the Academic Regulations.
- Residence. The minimum residence requirement is one year (3 terms) of full-time study, or the equivalent in part-time study.
- Time Limit. Please refer to the Academic Regulations for further details regarding the Time Limits.
- Graduation Requirement. In order to graduate, students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.70.