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Two post-certification* Master’s programs in mathematics education are available at the °µÍøTV, one Master of Education (M.Ed.) grade level program, and the Master of Arts (M.A.) program. Both are 30 credit-hour programs, which provide considerable flexibility in planning a specific sequence of experiences for a student. (See bottom for admission requirements and deadlines).

M.Ed. Middle School Mathematics Teaching and Learning

The Center for Mathematics, in partnership with several school districts, currently offers a Master's of Education in Mathematics Education with a focus on middle grades for currently practicing teachers. For more information about these programs, please see

M.A. in Mathematics Education

Candidates for the M.A. program in mathematics education at the °µÍøTV are elementary or special education teachers or teachers of mathematics at the middle/intermediate/junior high or high school level, or those interested in teaching in higher education. Students interested in careers in research or further doctoral degree studies typically pursue a Master of Arts. The Master of Arts requires a three-hour written comprehensive exam, a Master thesis, and an oral defense of the thesis.

Requirements for M.A. in Mathematics Education

* Students with a degree in mathematics, who desire to be certified to teach mathematics, should consult the