The
program has been in existence since 1979.
This
degree is designed specifically for high school teachers; it is offered in the
summer only. Three consecutive summers of full time classes are required to
finish the program.
Local
school districts have begun to examine the content of post-graduate degrees and
are offering more money to those with more hours in their particular area of
expertise. This curriculum emphasizes mathematical content rather than
techniques of teaching so is ideal for high school teachers who care about their
own level of knowledge and want to pass it along to their students.
Nearly all students receive financial
support consisting of a University Graduate Scholarship which provides 90%
of the tuition. In the Summer of 2000 each student had to pay approximately
$350. This total included the 10% tuition copayment and fees.
