Eastern Kentucky University
College of Education
College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. JoAnna Dickey  and Dr. Robert Thomas

Department of Curriculum and Instruction and Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Eastern Kentucky University
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, Kentucky 40475

l  Master of Arts in Education in Elementary Education with an Option in Middle Grade Mathematics

l  The Eastern Kentucky University College of Education in conjunction with the Department of Mathematics and Statistics are forming Master’s Degree level cohort programs leading to a Masters of Arts in Education in Elementary Education with an option in Middle Grade Mathematics (5-9).

l  Curriculum Design

l  This curriculum is designed to help participants achieve personal professional goals and develop advanced competencies in professional education, academic areas, and professional interpersonal relationships. 

l  Highlights of the program offering:
(Middle Grades)

l  30 credit hours, 5 semester format (2 classes per semester- 3 credits per class)

l  18 hours of graduate credits in middle grades mathematics/statistics/computer applications

l  For current Middle Grades Mathematics Teachers

l  For elementary emphasis teachers looking to “certify up” to middle grades mathematics certification or for Middle Grade certified teachers looking to add Mathematics.

l  Praxis preparation embedded in curriculum.

l  Cohort forming in the fall of 2008.

        Begins classes in Spring 2009

        (Finish in the summer of 2010 –less than 2 years- only 19 months total)

l  Designed by Mathematics Teachers for Mathematics Teachers.

l  Streamlined admission process.

l  Courses are conducted:

        Modified On-line

        Eastern Kentucky University (Limited)

        On-line

        Weekends/Saturdays

        Core courses may be traditional

l  Spring 2009

        New Cohort forming for Middle Grades Mathematics Certification

l  Program Requirements

        Reliable Computer Access

l  Blackboard

l  email

        Familial and Professional Support

        Portfolio

        Comprehensive Exams

        Professional Improvement Plan

l  CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE QUESTIONAIRRE

l  If you have any questions, please contact:

        Dr. JoAnna Dickey

        Joanna.dickey@eku.edu  or 859-622-2159