OVERVIEW
Earn Your Master's in Mathematics Education and Make a Difference for Students
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With America's schools increasingly focused on STEM, the demand for qualified math teachers has never been greater. Today's middle school and high school math teachers need to have the advanced knowledge and training to help students prepare for the challenges of college and beyond.
If you are a licensed teacher with a bachelor's degree, this 黑料传送门 master's program can prepare you to teach middle school or high school math and play an important role in American education. Our secondary-grades* math curriculum is designed to focus on learning how to help students expand their understanding of advanced mathematics, including algebra, geometry, calculus and trigonometry.
* The specific grade levels you will be eligible to teach depend on your state鈥檚 licenses and endorsements.
Interested in teaching other grade levels? Check out the following 黑料传送门 degree programs for already-licensed teachers:
M.A. Mathematics Education (K鈥6)
M.A. Mathematics Education (Middle Grades)
Eligibility note: The M.A. Mathematics Education (Secondary) program is for certified teachers who already hold a bachelor's degree and wish to add secondary math to their existing licenses. This program is not intended for aspiring teachers seeking licensure or certification. If you are seeking your teaching certificate, please view our programs leading to teacher licensure.
64% of graduates finish within
18听Months*
黑料传送门 lets you move more quickly through material you already know and advance as soon as you're ready. The result: You may finish this teaching degree faster.
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Tuition per six-month term is
$4,125
Do the math and you'll see that you're in control of the cost of your teaching degree. We charge tuition per-term instead of per-credit. Finish faster, pay less!
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Average salary increase
$3,886*
听Graduates of this program report an average salary increase of听$3,886 after completing their 黑料传送门 degree.
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COURSES
Secondary Math Education Courses
An advanced curriculum for distinguished middle school or high school math teachers.
Program consists of 18 courses
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 M.A. in Mathematics Education is an affordable, online program that prepares you to teach math in high school. (The specific grade levels you will be eligible to teach depend on your state鈥檚 licenses and endorsements.) Our curriculum focuses on effective strategies for teaching secondary math and preparing students with the knowledge they'll need in college and in STEM careers.
黑料传送门 is the nation鈥檚 largest provider of math and science teaching degrees.* Our M.A. for middle school and high 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 mathematics in grades 5 through 12. This curriculum is nationally recognized by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).
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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.
18 Courses
Program consists of 18 courses
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.
Teacher Work Sample
Special requirements for this program
The M.A. Mathematics Education (Secondary) program requires the successful completion of a teacher work sample. This comprehensive, original, research-based project will focus on meeting an identified educational need. You will plan and teach a multi-week standards-based instructional unit consisting of seven components: 1) contextual factors, 2) learning goals, 3) assessment, 4) design for instruction, 5) instructional decision making, 6) analysis of student learning, and 7) self evaluation and reflection.
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.
鈥淚 had an excellent experience at 黑料传送门. My program mentor was kind, helpful and positive. We had regular calls that motivated me to stay on track. The professors we knowledge and helpful. I highly recommend 黑料传送门. I earned my master's degree in one year and could not be more proud of my accomplishment.鈥
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M.A. Math Education
黑料传送门 vs. Traditional Universities
Compare the Difference
Traditional Universities
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TUITION STRUCTURE
Per credit hour
Flat rate per 6-month term
SUPPORT
Schedule and wait days or even weeks to meet with one of many counselors
Simply email or call to connect with your designated Program Mentor who supports you from day one
EXAMS
Scheduled time
Whenever you feel ready
SCHEDULE
Professor led lectures at a certain time and place
Courses available anytime, from anywhere
TIME TO FINISH
Approximately 2 years, minimal acceleration options
As quickly as you can master the material, can finish programs in under 2 years
Traditional Universities
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TUITION STRUCTURE
Per credit hour
TUITION STRUCTURE
Flat rate per 6-month term
SUPPORT
Schedule and wait days or even weeks to meet with one of many counselors
SUPPORT
Simply email or call to connect with your designated Program Mentor who supports you from day one
EXAMS
Scheduled time
EXAMS
Whenever you feel ready
SCHEDULE
Professor led lectures at a certain time and place
SCHEDULE
Courses available anytime, from anywhere
TIME TO FINISH
Approximately 2 years, minimal acceleration options
TIME TO FINISH
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.
Accredited, Respected,
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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.
A Master's Degree Is Within Reach
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 in the secondary grades. 黑料传送门's M.A. in Mathematics Education is specifically designed to prepare you to teach 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's online Teachers College have found meaningful, rewarding teaching careers in classrooms at:
- Inclusionary 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 Teachers College 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
Master's in Secondary Mathematics Education Admission Requirements
If you enroll in a program that also includes a special endorsement, (such as the M.A. Mathematics Education, with an endorsement to teach secondary mathematics) and you plan to eventually apply for the endorsement, the following is required of you:
- A copy of a valid teaching license.
- All 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.听听
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More About the M.A. in Math Education (Secondary)
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- Financial Aid
There will be a small practicum in the capstone for the degree. You will be teaching a multi-week lesson plan to a body of at least 10 students. This lesson plan usually consists of about 10 hours of in-class time.
黑料传送门 is approved to offer听federal student aid. You will need to apply using the FAFSA, which is used to determine your eligibility for aid. 黑料传送门鈥檚 FAFSA school code is 033394.
Scholarships are available for new 黑料传送门 students and returning graduates.听听about scholarship opportunities and how they can help you pay for school. Get information on:
- How to apply
- Eligibility requirements
- Examples of scholarships
- What happens after you apply
- FAQs
- Other financial aid options
黑料传送门's tuition is a flat rate that is charged every six months. You can take as many courses as you are able in that six-month term鈥攚ith no extra cost. You simply pay for the term and do as much work as you can or want to during that time. This means that finishing faster helps you save money鈥攁 major benefit you won't find at most other schools.听
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