Graduate Programs in Mathematics
Nestled in the Blue Ridge MASTER OF ARTS IN MATHEMATICS
Mountains of North Carolina, This program is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a teaching career at the college level.
Appalachian State University
It can qualify students for community college employment, or serve as excellent preparation for a Ph.D.
offers a challenging academic
environment, energetic campus
program. The course of study follows the AMATYC (Association of Mathematics at Two Year Colleges)
life and breathtaking location. guidelines, and provides an excellent mix of graduate level mathematics and mathematical pedagogy.
Appalachian combines the Students completing this program will have solid foundations in mathematics as well as knowledge of
best attributes of a small pedagogical issues such as collaborative learning, effective classroom teaching, assessment strategies, and
liberal arts college with those the use of technology in the collegiate classroom.
of a large research university.
Known for its value and
affordability, Appalachian MASTER OF ARTS IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION, SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHING
enrolls about 17,000 students This program is designed for practicing teachers who are interested in furthering their secondary school
and offers more than 50 teaching careers. The course of study follows the State of North Carolina guidelines for advanced (M)
graduate programs. Small licensure in mathematics, and provides an excellent mix of graduate level mathematics and mathematical
classes and close interactions pedagogy. Students completing this program will have solid foundations in mathematics as well as
between faculty and students knowledge of pedagogical issues such as educational leadership, effective classroom teaching and
create a strong sense of
assessment strategies, and the use of technology in the classroom.
community, which has become
an Appalachian hallmark.
Appalachian, located in Boone, INTERESTED IN PURSUING THE MA MATHEMATICS EDUCATION WHILE SERVING TO BETTER
N.C., is one of 16 universities
in the University of North
THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY? EXCELLENT!
Carolina system. Students and Would you consider teaching in the Peace Corps? Why not work on your master’s degree at the same
faculty members alike choose time? Appalachian is pleased to offer three programs with Masters International status, including the MA
Appalachian for its personality Mathematics Education. The MA Mathematics Education degree program combined with a two year Peace
– the combination of a quality Corps rotation is designed to provide the student with a unique learning opportunity. Students successfully
educational experience in admitted to both programs, will complete two semesters of coursework at Appalachian before beginning
a small-town atmosphere, their Peace Corps service. Students will then return to Appalachian to finish their last semester. Students
astounding geography, and a who are interested in pursuing this program should apply to the MA Mathematics Education program and
community-wide passion for
the Peace Corps at the same time. For more information, go to:
responsible citizenship and
http//:www.graduate.appstate.edu/admissions/programs/peacecorps.html
environmental sustainability.
Boone is a college town in the
best sense – where people INTERESTED IN COMPLETING THE MA MATHEMATICS, SECONDARY EDUCATION AT ONE OF
say hello on the street and a
vibrant downtown is mere steps OUR OFF-CAMPUS LOCATIONS?
from campus. Its eclectic hub, This program meets face-to-face in one of the ten northwestern North Carolina counties, with classes held
known as King Street, features evenings and/or weekends to accommodate work-day schedules. This program follows a cohort format: if
specialty shops, restaurants and enough demand is found in an area, a cohort of students is chosen from the applicant pool to work through
cultural attractions that appeal the program together. Cohorts typically take courses year round, two courses at a time. Please visit the Office
to students, parents, residents of Extension and Distance Education’s web site for more information. http://distance.appstate.edu/
and tourists. Whether in town
for a weekend or to pursue an
education many people find CONTACT INFORMATION:
Boone a hard place to leave. Dr. Katrina Palmer, MA Mathematics, palmerk@appstate.edu
Dr. Katherine Mawhinney, MA Mathematics, Secondary Education, mawhinneykj@appstate.edu
The Graduate School: www.mathsci.appstate.edu/students/graduate-programs
www.graduate.appstate.edu