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.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Course: | M.Ed. in Mathematics Education |
| Institution: | Kathmandu University School of Education |
| University: | Kathmandu University |
| Department: | Department of STEAM Education |
| Level: | Master’s |
| Duration: | 2 Years |
| Semesters: | 4 |
| Total credits: | 54 Credit Hours |
| Program commencement: | 2006 |
| Seats: | 25 |
| Practical components: | Internship and research |
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: 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.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 508 | Theory and Practice in Education | 3 |
| EDUC 509 | Research Methodology | 3 |
The core courses provide an educational and research foundation before students move further into mathematics and Mathematics Education study.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDMT 501 | Analysis | 3 |
| EDMT 505 | Algebra | 3 |
| EDMT 509 | Topology | 3 |
| EDMT 511 | Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
| EDMT 512 | Statistics | 3 |
| EDMT 513 | Number Theory and Teaching Arithmetic | 3 |
| EDMT 515 | Discrete Mathematics and Problem Solving | 3 |
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.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDMT 540 | ICT in Mathematics Education | 3 |
| EDMT 541 | Teaching and Learning in Mathematics | 3 |
| EDMT 542 | Curricula in Mathematics Education | 3 |
| EDMT 543 | Assessment in Mathematics Education | 3 |
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.
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.
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: 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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
The program runs for two years across four semesters.
The M.Ed. in Mathematics Education carries 54 credit hours.
KUSOED introduced the M.Ed. in Mathematics Education in 2006.
It is offered through the Department of STEAM Education at Kathmandu University School of Education.
The curriculum includes advanced mathematics, Mathematics Education, ICT, teaching and learning, curriculum, assessment, electives, internship, and research.
Yes. EDMT 545 Internship carries three credits.
Students may complete a six-credit dissertation or take Research Project I and Research Project II as the research route.
Yes. Completion of KUSOED’s Bridge Course in Mathematics is one of the stated entry pathways to the M.Ed. in Mathematics Education.
