Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Mathematics Education

Offered online through the University of Georgia Mary Frances Early College of Education’s Department of Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Education, the Master of Education in Mathematics Education focuses on teaching and learning methods for secondary mathematics (Grades 6-12). The program is designed for teachers in a mathematics or related field, or in Middle Grades Education with a specialization in teaching Mathematics. For professionally certified teachers in Georgia, graduates will qualify for a teaching certification upgrade. Teachers who are certified in other states will need to check with your professional standards boards to ensure the degree will be accepted to upgrade your certification. All required coursework is available online to accommodate your life as a working professional, and is designed and taught by the internationally recognized faculty of UGA’s award-winning Mary Frances Early College of Education. Nearly all program students pursue the degree on a part-time basis while maintaining a full-time teaching position.

The Mathematics Education Faculty at UGA are world leaders in the research and teaching of mathematics. Built on their expertise, this advanced preparation program addresses the unique challenges and opportunities faced by today’s secondary education mathematics teachers. Students explore research-based practices and advanced content perspectives, while building on their own professional expertise developed from classroom experience, to support a transition from study-to-practice. Required Mathematics Education courses develop the knowledge and skills necessary for critical consideration of the research literature, with special attention paid to integrating practices that best support middle and high school students’ learning.

The program builds on cutting-edge research to explore mathematical ideas critical for success in STEM, as well as with socio-mathematical issues. Electives embedded within the program allow you to explore graduate-level education content offered by the prominent faculty of the Mary Frances Early College of Education in areas such as cognition and assessment.

Prospective candidates must:

• Hold a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• Show evidence of a cumulative grade point average for all previous undergraduate and graduate courses, with a preferred standard of a minimum of 3.00 on a 4-point scale
• Submit three letters of recommendation from referees who know the applicant’s academic work well and can speak to their capacity to engage in graduate-level study of mathematics [SN1]
• Submit a statement of purpose that describes the applicant’s interest in the program and relevant experiences that have driven that interest
• This program will achieve certification upgrades for individuals who hold a Clear Renewable Georgia Professional Standards Commission Certification at Level 4 (or equivalent) and are seeking to upgrade that certification to Level 5 (T-5), hold an equivalent Level 4 credential or the equivalent from another state and once you confirm that this degree is transferrable to your home state, or are enrolled in another alternate certification program (e.g., GaTAPP) where certification is granted and for which this degree would serve as an upgrade. It is not required to hold a teaching certification credential to enter the program, and the program can be used to pursue initial certification with the completion of additional requirements. 

Master of Education in Mathematics Education Application Checklist

1. Application – Submit the Graduate School Admissions online.  Application fee: $75 Domestic/$100 International
2. Select campus – Online
3. Select Intended Program – MED, Mathematics Education (Math and Science)[MED_EMAT_ONL]
4. Résumé or curriculum vita – Upload to the Graduate School application.
5. Statement of Purpose – Submit a one-page statement of purpose online to the Graduate School. The statement of purpose should describe the applicant’s interest in the program and relevant experiences that have driven that interest.
6. Transcripts – Upload unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended to the Graduate School application. Send official transcripts after you are offered admission.
7. Letters of Recommendation – Submit three letters of recommendation online to graduate school. Letters should be from individuals who know the applicant’s academic work well and can speak to their capacity to engage in graduate-level study of mathematics, to perform well in courses requiring reading and writing, to work as a classroom teacher, and to be successful in a graduate program. Preferably, one or two letters come from faculty who have instructed the applicant in a previous program of study.

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Mathematics Education program leads to Professional Licensure.

Not all programs are available to residents in all states. Please check the institution's State Authorization and Professional Licensure website(s) to ensure you reside in an authorized state. University of Georgia's Professional License Disclosure

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