Mathematics Education

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Duration: The minimum period of study for full-time students is three (3) academic semesters and the maximum period of study is eight (8) academic semesters.

The postgraduate programmes of each department are supervised by a three-member Postgraduate Programmes Committee, chaired by a Postgraduate Programmes Coordinator. The Coordinator may be the chairperson of the department or a member of the academic staff appointed by the chairperson. The other members of the committee are appointed by the Departmental Board. The Committee is appointed for a two-year term. For every student in the Postgraduate Programme, the department appoints an Academic Supervisor, whereas at the research stage of the Ph.D. a Research Supervisor is appointed. Candidate students select a member of the academic staff to act as their Research Supervisor. The student´s choice must be approved by the Postgraduate Programmes Coordinator. The Research Supervisor guides the students in their research and provides the necessary help and advice.

The programmes of study of the University of Cyprus are based on the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). An ECTS normally corresponds to a 25-30 hours workload per semester. Full-time status requires a courseload of 21 ECTS per semester.Students carrying fewer ECTS are considered part-time.

Students must complete courses totalling 90 ECTS as shown in options A and B. The courses of the programme are divided in three categories: a) Specialization Courses, b) Educational Research Courses and c) Seminars. Students may complete one
of the following options:

* Option A (completion of 9 courses and 3 seminars)
The student selects eight courses from the Specialization Courses (72 ECTS), one course from the Educational Research Courses (9 ECTS) and 3 seminars (9 ECTS).
* OptionB (completion of 7 courses, 3 seminars and dissertation)
The student selects six courses from the Specialization Courses (54 ECTS), one course from the Educational Research Courses (9 ECTS), three seminars (9 ECTS) and completes a dissertation (18 ECTS).

OPTION A

9 courses - Specialization Courses (8 X 9), Educational Research (1 X 9) and 3 seminars (3 X 3 ECTS) = TOTAL 90 ECTS

Specialization Courses

Compulsory Courses

EDU 673 Mathematics curriculum: development and evaluation (C, I)

EDU 677 Theories of representation and educational teaching (C, I)

EDU 678 Affect and mathematics learning (C, I)

EDU 680 Theories of mathematical understanding (C, B)

Elective Courses (4 courses)

EDU 671 Cognitive analysis of mathematics learning (S, B)

EDU 672 Topics in the philosophy and history of mathematics (S, B)

EDU 674 Mathematical problem solving (S, I)

EDU 675 Recent trends in mathematics education (S, B)

EDU 676 Contemporary technology in mathematics teaching (C, B)

EDU 679 Space, visualization and reasoning methods (C, I)

Educational Research Courses (1 course)

EDU 681 Advanced educational research methods (S, A)

EDU 682 Qualitative research in education (S, A)

EDU 683 Educational statistics with statistical packages applications (S, A)

PSY 788 Advanced research methods (M, S)

Seminars

EDU 732 Seminar inMathematics Education I

EDU 742 Seminar in Mathematics Education II

EDU 762 Seminar in Mathematics Education III

TOTAL ECTS 90

C=Common Core, S=Support, M=Minor, B=Basic Level, I=Intermediate Level, A=Advanced Level, Sp=Specialized Level

OPTION B

7 courses - Specialization (6 X 9), Educational Research (1 X 9), Dissertation (18 ECTS) and 3 seminars (9 ECTS) = TOTAL 90 ECTS

Specialization Courses

Compulsory Courses

EDU 673 Mathematics curriculum: development and evaluation (C, I)

EDU 677 Theories of representation and educational teaching (C, I)

EDU 678 Affect and mathematics learning (C, I)

EDU 680 Theories of mathematical understanding (C, I)

Elective Courses (2 courses)

EDU 671 Cognitive analysis of mathematics learning (S, B)

EDU 672 Topics in the philosophy and history of mathematics (S, B)

EDU 674 Mathematical problem solving (S, I)

EDU 675 Recent trends in mathematics education (S, B)

EDU 676 Contemporary technology in mathematics teaching (C, B)

EDU 679 Space, visualization and reasoning methods (C, I)

Educational Research Courses (1 course)

EDU 681 Advanced educational research methods (S, A)

EDU 682 Qualitative research in education (S, A)

EDU 683 Educational statistics with statistical packages (S, A)

PSY 788 Advanced research methods (M, S) 9

Dissertation

EDU 798M Dissertation (S, Sp) I

EDU 799M Dissertation (S, Sp) II

Seminars

EDU 732 Seminar in Mathematics Education I

EDU 742 Seminar in Mathematics Education II

EDU 762 Seminar in Mathematics Education III

TOTAL ECTS 90

The criteria for assessment of postgraduate candidates are the following: * Applicants must have a university degree, awarded by an accredited institution in the country where it operates, or a degree evaluated as equivalent to a university degree by the Cyprus Council for the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (KYSATS). Individuals who will be awarded a University degree or Graduation certificate fulfilling the criteria of the application requirements by the end of the week that precedes the registration week will also be eligible to submit an application form. * Academic background in the appropriate discipline and grades in other related degrees. * Letters of recommendation. * Personal interview at the discretion of each department. * Written examination at the discretion of each department. * candidates are requested to submit any certificates and/or other documentation that prove English language competency, and any other documentation they consider necessary to strengthen and further support their application for admission, such as articles, research reports, academic distinctions.