M.Ed. in Mathematics Education

M.Ed. in Mathematics Education at KUSOED

The M.Ed. in Mathematics Education is a two-year master’s program offered through the Department of STEAM Education at Kathmandu University School of Education (KUSOED). The program was introduced in 2006 and was the first academic program of the Mathematics Education unit, which later became part of the Department of STEAM Education in 2019.

The program carries 54 credit hours across four semesters. Its curriculum combines advanced mathematics with mathematics education, covering analysis, algebra, topology, mathematical modeling, statistics, number theory, problem solving, ICT, teaching and learning, curriculum, assessment, electives, internship, and research.

Course at a Glance

About M.Ed. in Mathematics Education

M.Ed. in Mathematics Education is one of the long-running academic programs at KUSOED. Mathematics Education began as a dedicated unit in 2006 with this master’s program. In 2019, the unit was extended into the Department of STEAM Education, broadening its work into Mathematics, Science, Technology, and interdisciplinary STEAM Education.

The M.Ed. retains a clear mathematics education identity. A substantial part of the curriculum is devoted to mathematical study, while specialization courses address how mathematics is taught, learned, organized through curriculum, assessed, and supported through information and communication technology.

This structure distinguishes the program from the two-year M.Ed. in STEAM Education, which has a broader interdisciplinary STEAM curriculum.

Duration and Credit Structure

Duration: Two years

Semesters: Four

Total credits: 54 credit hours

The credit structure consists of:

• Core courses — 6 credits

• Mathematics foundation courses — 21 credits

• Mathematics Education specialization — 12 credits

• Electives — 6 credits

• Practical and research courses — 9 credits

Students complete 18 credits through internship and either research projects or a dissertation alongside the mathematics, education, and elective components.

Core Courses

The core courses provide an educational and research foundation before students move further into mathematics and Mathematics Education study.

Mathematics Foundation Courses

The foundation component accounts for 21 credits. It includes pure and applied mathematical areas alongside subjects that connect mathematical content with problem solving and the teaching of arithmetic.

Mathematics Education Specialization

These four courses form the 12-credit specialization component.

ICT in Mathematics Education addresses technology within mathematics education. Teaching and Learning in Mathematics focuses directly on mathematics pedagogy, while Curricula in Mathematics Education and Assessment in Mathematics Education address curriculum and evaluation within the subject area.

Elective Courses

Students select any two electives for a total of six credits.

Available courses include:

• EDMT 514 Theory and Application of Differential Equations

• EDMT 516 Probability and Operation Research

• EDMT 517 Multivariable Calculus

• EDMT 518 Functional Analysis

• EDMT 519 Fractal Geometry

• EDMT 544 Teacher Development

• EDMT 548 Recent Paradigms of Mathematics Learning

• EDMT 549 Historical Development of Mathematical Ideas

• EDMT 550 Ethnomathematics

The choices allow students to add either advanced mathematical study or further Mathematics Education perspectives to the degree.

Internship and Research

The practical and research component carries nine credits.

Internship: EDMT 545 Internship — 3 credits

Students then complete one of two research routes:

Research Projects:
EDMT 546 Research Project I — 3 credits
EDMT 547 Research Project II — 3 credits

or

Dissertation: EDMT 599 Dissertation — 6 credits.

Research Methodology is included earlier in the curriculum, while the final research route gives students a structured opportunity to undertake academic inquiry within mathematics or Mathematics Education.

Eligibility

Eligibility: Entry routes include B.Ed., PGDE, BA, B.Sc. in Mathematics or Physical Sciences, or B.E., with at least second division or a CGPA of 2.5 out of 4. Applicants who have completed KUSOED’s Bridge Course in Mathematics also have an entry pathway to the program.

KUSOED’s Mathematics Education eligibility framework also identifies relevant bachelor-level backgrounds in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Science with Physics, and academic study that includes a substantial Mathematics component.

Bridge Course Pathway

KUSOED offers a separate six-month Bridge Course for M.Ed. in Mathematics Education.

The Bridge Course carries 15 credits and includes Algebra, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, Geometry, and Probability and Statistics. Completion of this bridge program is one of the stated pathways into the M.Ed. in Mathematics Education.

The bridge program and the M.Ed. are separate qualifications. The bridge course provides preparatory mathematics study, while the M.Ed. is the two-year master’s degree.

Admission and Academic Regulations

Admission, entrance, curriculum administration, examinations, results, academic progression, and degree award follow the rules and regulations of Kathmandu University.

The M.Ed. in Mathematics Education has 25 seats.

Academic Focus

The curriculum combines mathematics content with Mathematics Education through areas such as:

• Mathematical analysis

• Algebra and topology

• Mathematical modeling

• Statistics

• Number theory

• Discrete mathematics and problem solving

• Mathematics teaching and learning

• Mathematics curriculum

• Assessment in Mathematics Education

• ICT in Mathematics Education

• Teacher development

• History of mathematical ideas

• Ethnomathematics

• Internship

• Educational research

This combination places subject knowledge, pedagogy, curriculum, assessment, and research within the same graduate program.

Who May Consider This Program?

M.Ed. in Mathematics Education may suit graduates with an appropriate mathematics, Mathematics Education, physical science, engineering, education, or recognized bridge-course background who want advanced study in mathematics and its teaching.

The course may be particularly relevant to those interested in mathematics teaching, mathematics teacher education, curriculum and assessment, educational research, or further academic study in Mathematics and STEAM Education.

Professional direction depends on previous qualifications, academic performance, practical experience, research interests, and the requirements of individual educational institutions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the duration of M.Ed. in Mathematics Education at KUSOED?

The program runs for two years across four semesters.

How many credits does the program carry?

The M.Ed. in Mathematics Education carries 54 credit hours.

When was the program introduced?

KUSOED introduced the M.Ed. in Mathematics Education in 2006.

Which department offers the program?

It is offered through the Department of STEAM Education at Kathmandu University School of Education.

What does the curriculum cover?

The curriculum includes advanced mathematics, Mathematics Education, ICT, teaching and learning, curriculum, assessment, electives, internship, and research.

Does the program include an internship?

Yes. EDMT 545 Internship carries three credits.

Does the program include a dissertation?

Students may complete a six-credit dissertation or take Research Project I and Research Project II as the research route.

Can Bridge Course students enter the M.Ed.?

Yes. Completion of KUSOED’s Bridge Course in Mathematics is one of the stated entry pathways to the M.Ed. in Mathematics Education.