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Mathematics Education

OVERVIEW

Earn Your Master's in Mathematics Education and Make a Difference for Students


With America's schools increasingly focused on STEM, the demand for qualified math teachers has never been greater. Today's math teachers need to have the advanced knowledge and training to help students prepare for the challenges of progressing through grade school, college and beyond.

The four online master鈥檚 degree programs at 黑料传送门 can prepare you to teach math courses at the K-6 levels, as well as junior high and high school levels. Our K鈥6 math curriculum is specifically designed to focus on the strategies and teaching methods that connect with diverse learners, increase interest in mathematics, and improve student confidence and understanding. The secondary programs help ensure your proficiency in teaching advanced mathematics, including algebra, geometry, calculus and trigonometry.听You will also learn the skills necessary to teach this content to students in junior high, middle school, or high school*.听You can also add to your existing license if you're a current teacher.

  • If you have a bachelor's degree but do听NOT have a teaching license, you'll choose the Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Mathematics program.
  • If you are听currently a licensed teacher looking to add to your license, you'll choose the Master of Arts, Secondary Mathematics program.
  • If you are听currently a licensed teacher looking to add to your license to teach K-6, you'll choose the Master of Arts, K-6 Mathematics.听These programs will help you progress toward your goal of becoming a math teacher!
  • If you are听currently a licensed teacher looking to add to your license to teach middle grades, you'll choose the Master of Arts, Middle Grades Mathematics.

*The specific grade levels you will be qualified or endorsed to teach will depend on your state.

Four Programs to Choose From

  • Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Mathematics: This version of our mathematics education program is for individuals who already have a bachelor's degree, but are NOT licensed teachers. This program helps you get your teaching license and proceed with licensure in secondary mathematics.
  • Master of Arts, Secondary Mathematics: This version of our mathematics education program is for individuals who are already licensed teachers and are looking to add secondary mathematics education to their licensure. This program helps you be prepared to add a secondary mathematrics education certification to your existing license.
  • Master of Arts, K-6 Mathematics:听This version of our mathematics education program is for individuals who are already licensed teachers and are looking to add K-6 mathematics to their licensure. This program helps you be prepared to add a K-6 mathematics certification to your existing license.
  • Master of Arts, Mathematics Education (Middle Grades):听This version of our mathematics education master's focuses on effective strategies for teaching middle school math, connecting with diverse learners, and preparing students for more complex coursework they'll face in high school and college.
Education
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Teaching, Mathematics Education (Secondary) 鈥 M.A.

An online teaching master's degree and teacher certification program for...

An online teaching master's degree and teacher certification program for aspiring middle school or high school math teachers who already have a bachelor's degree, and are now looking to become a teacher.

Leads to teacher licensure. Specific grade levels will vary depending on the teaching certification in your state.

  • Time: 64%听of students finish this high school math teaching degree within 25 months.
  • Tuition:听$4,125 per 6-month term.
  • Courses: 21 total courses in this program (23 for Washington residents).

Concepts included in this program:

  • Algebra for Secondary Teaching
  • Geometry for Secondary Teaching
  • Statistics and Probability for Secondary Teaching
  • Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
  • Educational Psychology

This online teaching degree in secondary math education requires in-classroom observation and a term of full-time听student teaching. Graduates from this secondary math degree program will be eligible for a teaching license in any of the 50 states.

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Mathematics Education (Secondary) 鈥 M.A.

An online master's degree for current teachers who want to specialize in...

An online master's degree for current teachers who want to specialize in teaching math to middle and high school students.

  • Time: 64%听of students earn this degree within 18 months.
  • Tuition: $4,125听per 6-month term.
  • Courses: 18 total courses in this program.

This program is designd for current teachers who are looking to add secondary math to their license.

Concepts included in this program:

  • Trigonometry and pre-calculus
  • College geometry
  • Calculus
  • Probability and statistics
  • Algebra for secondary mathematics teaching
  • Mathematics history and technology
  • Mathematical modeling and applications

Focus your teaching passion on instilling in junior high or high school students a love of math with this education master's degree.

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Mathematics Education (K鈥6) 鈥 M.A.

An online master's degree for current teachers who want to specialize in...

An online master's degree for current teachers who want to specialize in teaching math to elementary school students.

  • Time: 61% of students earn this degree within听12 months.
  • Tuition: $4,125per 6-month term.
  • Courses: 10 total courses in this program.

This program is for current teachers who are looking to add K-6 math education to their license.

Concepts included in this program:

  • Number Sense and Functions
  • Graphing
  • Geometry and Statistics
  • Research Design

Focus your teaching passion on instilling in elementary-age students a love of math with this education master's degree.

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Mathematics Education (Middle Grades) 鈥 M.A.

An online master's degree for current teachers who want to specialize in...

An online master's degree for current teachers who want to specialize in teaching math to middle school students. Available in states that offer a middle-grades math teaching endorsement.

  • Time: 62% of students earn this degree within 16 months.
  • Tuition: $4,125 per 6-month term.
  • Courses: 14 total courses in this program.

This program is designed for current teachers who are looking to add middle grade math to their license.

Concepts included in this program:

  • College algebra
  • Finite mathematics
  • Trigonometry and pre-calculus
  • Mathematics learning and teaching
  • College geometry
  • Probability and statistics听
  • Calculus听

Focus your teaching passion on instilling in junior high students a love of math with this education master's degree.

Tuition per six-month term is

$4,125

Tuition charged per term鈥攔ather than per credit鈥攈elps you control the ultimate cost of earning your degree online. Finish faster, pay less!听

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If you aren't sure which program is right for you,听or if you'll require a teaching license, you can learn more about licensure and if it's needed for your career goals.

COURSES

Math Education Courses

An advanced curriculum for distinguished elementary, middle school, or high school math teachers.

At 黑料传送门, we design our curriculum to be timely, relevant, and practical鈥攁ll to help you show that you know your stuff.

黑料传送门's Math Education programs are an affordable, online option that prepares you to teach math effectively at the elementary school to high school level. Our math master's curriculum focuses on the importance of teaching math to different grade levels and making math relevant and understandable for young minds.

黑料传送门 is the nation鈥檚 largest provider of math and science teaching degrees.* Our graduate degree for elementary school math teachers was designed (and is regularly updated) with input from experts on our Education Program Council, who know what it takes to successfully teach K-6 mathematics. This curriculum is nationally recognized by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).听

This program is specifically designed for working adult students, so you can honor your current work and family responsibilities while completing your coursework.

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This program is made up of the following courses. You will complete them one at a time as you make your way through your program, working with your Program Mentor each term to build your personalized Degree Plan. You鈥檒l work through each course as quickly as you can study and learn the material. As soon as you鈥檙e ready, you鈥檒l pass the assessment, complete the course, and move on. This means that you can finish as many courses as you're able in a term at no additional cost.

The Mathematics Education programs are mostly online programs that you will complete by studying and working independently with instruction and support from 黑料传送门 faculty.听

Sample Mathematics Education Courses

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Skills For Your R茅sum茅

As part of this program, you will develop a range of valuable skills that employers are looking for.听

  • Quantitative Analysis: Successfully solved problems utilizing mathematical techniques and applications, demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Student-Centered Learning: Crafted engaging learning experiences tailored to students with diverse skills and backgrounds, fostering an inclusive and dynamic educational environment.
  • Learning Development: Evaluated and ensured the alignment of educational objectives with curriculum and instructional goals, effectively meeting learning goals for students.
  • Systems Thinking: Identified and analyzed interconnections within systems, demonstrating to a holistic understanding of complex relationships.
  • Critical Thinking: Applied logical reasoning to real-world, problem-based inquiries, showcasing critical thinking and practical problem-solving skills.
  • Mathematics: Developed mathematical and statistical models for analysis or computational simulation, contributing to data-driven decision-making processes.

鈥満诹洗兔 has changed my life for the better. It has allowed me to finally believe in myself and grow. I am now excited for my future and what I can bring to the table.鈥

鈥擝eatrice Bedolla
B.S. & M.S. School of Education Graduate

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SUPPORT

Simply email or call to connect with your designated Program Mentor who supports you from day one

EXAMS

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TIME TO FINISH

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As quickly as you can master the material, can finish programs in under 2 years

Why 黑料传送门?

You Aren't On Your Own

黑料传送门 has Program Mentors who work with you from the day you start, all the way through graduation. They help you set up your Student Teaching, learn about teaching certification in your state, and more. You're not alone when you choose an online education degree at 黑料传送门.

On Your Schedule

Students choose 黑料传送门 for their听online teaching degree program听because of its flexibility. Whether you already have a full-time job, have responsibilities as a parent, or just have a busy schedule, 黑料传送门 can work for you.

Licensure In Any State

黑料传送门's online mathematics education degree prepares you for a teaching license in any state in the United States. It's valuable to learn the other requirements in your state to know the full process for gaining licensure.

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One important measure of a degree鈥檚 value is the reputation of the university where it was earned. When employers, industry leaders, and academic experts hold your alma mater in high esteem, you reap the benefits of that respect. 黑料传送门 is a pioneer in reinventing higher education for the 21st century, and our quality has been recognized.

COST & TIME

When We Say Affordable We Mean It

By charging per six-month term rather than per credit鈥攁nd empowering students to accelerate through material they know well or learn quickly鈥敽诹洗兔 helps students control the ultimate cost of their degrees. The faster you complete your program, the less you pay for your degree.

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There is help available to make paying for school possible for you:

The average student loan debt of 黑料传送门 graduates in 2022 (among those who borrowed) was less than half* the national average.

Most 黑料传送门 students qualify for financial aid, and 黑料传送门 is approved for federal financial aid and U.S. veterans benefits.听

Many scholarship opportunities are available. Find out what you might be eligible for.

*黑料传送门 undergraduate students have approximately half the debt at graduation compared to the national average, according to the听Institute for College Access and Success (2022).

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE

A Different Way to Learn: Degree Programs Designed to Fit Your Life鈥攁nd All the Demands on Your Time

Professional responsibilities. Family obligations. Personal commitments. At 黑料传送门, we understand schedules are tight and often unpredictable for adult students. That鈥檚 why we offer a flexible, personalized approach to how education should be. No rigid class schedules. Just a solid, career-focused teaching program that meshes with your current lifestyle. You'll be challenged. You'll work hard.听But if you commit yourself and put in the hours needed, 黑料传送门 makes it possible for you to earn a highly respected degree as a busy working adult.

"I put off getting my master's because I was so intimidated by the workload and not having the same connections with professors and peers as I did when I got my undergrad. But 黑料传送门 changed all of that. I felt truly supported and that it was possible for me to be the first one in my family to graduate with a master's degree. I am so proud of myself and so thankful for the journey I was able to go on through 黑料传送门.鈥

鈥擲hawna Schieder
M.A. Math Education

CAREER OUTLOOK

Fill a Crucial Gap in Education While Building a Fulfilling Career for Yourself: Teach Math.

A nationwide shortage of math teachers has created a demand for educators with the knowledge and training to help students build solid math skills. 黑料传送门's M.A. and M.A. Teaching in Mathematics Education is specifically designed to prepare you to teach K-6,听 middle school or high school math. (The specific grade levels you will be eligible to teach depend on your state鈥檚 licenses and endorsements.) If you're an already-practicing teacher with a bachelor's degree, and you take the courses necessary to become a highly qualified math teacher, you will be well positioned for a prosperous career almost anywhere in the United States.听 听听

, in Foundations for Success: The Final Report for National Mathematics Advisory Panel, advises an increase in math curriculum for elementary kids. The report notes that improving K鈥12 mathematics education is a national interest and recommends adding "math specialist teachers" to primary schools. Teachers in this specialist role would serve as full-time educators in the classroom, or as math coaches for K鈥12 teachers. This unique position will require specialized knowledge, and a master鈥檚 degree in mathematics education can help you prepare for that type of leadership role.

Return on Your Investment

On average, 黑料传送门 graduates see an increase in income post-graduation

Average income increase from all degrees in annual salary vs. pre-enrollment salary. Source:听2023 Harris Poll Survey听of 1,655 黑料传送门 graduates.

Survey was sent to a representative sample of 黑料传送门 graduates from all colleges. Respondents received at least one 黑料传送门 degree since 2017.

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Employment of all high school teachers is projected to grow 5% from 2021 to 2031.

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黑料传送门 Has Alumni Teaching in Schools Across the Country

Graduates of 黑料传送门 School of Education have found meaningful, rewarding teaching careers in classrooms at:

  • Inclusive K鈥12 classrooms
  • Middle/junior high schools
  • High schools
  • Private and charter schools

Impressive Class of Graduates

Graduates of the 黑料传送门 School of Education include recipients of many professional honors, including:

  • Gates Millennium Scholars
  • Intel Grant for Mathematics and Technology
  • Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction Award
  • Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award
  • Association of Public Charter Schools Educator of the Year Award

ADMISSIONS

Online Master's in Biology Program Admission Requirements

Master of Arts, K-6 Mathematics Education

The Master of Arts, K-6 Mathematics Education is for currently licensed teachers only. In order to be eligible for this program you must provide:

  • A copy of a valid teaching license.
  • Official transcripts that demonstrate you have earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree from a recognized accredited university.

An听听will instruct you as to when and how to submit your teaching license prior to or during your program.

Master of Arts, Secondary Mathematics Education

The Master of Arts, Secondary Mathematics Education is for currently licensed teachers only. In order to be eligible for this program you must provide:

  • A copy of a valid teaching license.
  • Official transcripts that demonstrate you have earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree from a recognized accredited university.

An will instruct you as to when and how to submit your teaching license prior to or during your program.

Master of Arts, Mathematics Education (Middle Grades)

The Master of Arts, Mathematics Education (Middle Grades) is for currently licensed teachers only. In order to be eligible for this program you must provide:

  • A copy of a valid teaching license.
  • Official transcripts that demonstrate you have earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree from a recognized accredited university.

An听听will instruct you as to when and how to submit your teaching license prior to or during your program.听

Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Mathematics Education

The Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Mathematics Education program is for individuals who have earned a bachelor's degree but are not currently licensed teachers. In order to be eligible for this program you must provide official transcripts that demonstrate you have earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree from a recognized,听institutionally accredited (also known as regionally accredited) university听AND demonstrate readiness through one of the following:

  • Option 1: Content-related undergraduate or graduate degree with GPA of at least 2.5 (or higher, depending upon your state)
  • Option 2: Undergraduate or graduate degree with GPA of at least 2.5 (or higher, depending upon your state) and 24-30 hours of content specific coursework, equivalent to a major.听
  • Option 3: Undergraduate or graduate degree with GPA of at least 2.0 (or higher, depending upon your state), a passing score on the 黑料传送门 program required basic skills test (e.g., Praxis CORE) and demonstrate content competency via one of the following pathways 1) 24-30 hours of content specific coursework, equivalent to a major OR 2) an undergraduate or graduate degree in a content-related area to which area of program you are seeking admission.

This program requires a 2.5听minimum GPA (or higher, depending upon your state), or the competency-based equivalent, in your bachelor's program.听Applicants with a GPA lower than a 2.5 but a 2.0 or above may seek admission by submitting passing scores from the 黑料传送门 program required basic skills test (e.g. Praxis CORE).听 An听听can help you best determine whether you have the sufficient background for entry into your program of choice.

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