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Mathematics, M.S., Education Concentration – Online

Program Overview

Earn Your Master of Science in Mathematics Degree Online With a Concentration in Mathematics Education

Are you a secondary math teacher seeking to refine your craft and boost your teaching career?

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s online Master of Science in Mathematics with a concentration in Mathematics Education degree is tailored for secondary school educators. Our program also welcomes mathematics teachers seeking the necessary preparation to teach mathematics in post-secondary settings such as community colleges as well as those wanting to deepen their knowledge of the research on teaching and learning specific to secondary (grades 6-16) mathematics.

With our concentration in mathematics education, over the course of a (typically) two-year rotation cycle, you will:

  • Master graduate-level math content
  • Explore learning theory and research
  • Delve into contemporary teaching methods

By the end of the program, you will demonstrate that you have attained the program goals in a two-part oral presentation. First, you will answer questions from faculty focused on the math content courses. Second, you may choose to present a research-based project or develop a comprehensive portfolio.

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Mathematics Education Concentration, M.S. at a Glance

delivery
Online
credits
33 Credit Hours
admits
Spring, Summer & Fall
Courses

Please see course listings through our Course Catalog.

Candidates for the M.S. in Mathematics with Concentration in Mathematics Education degree must complete a minimum of 33 credit hours of graduate coursework or the equivalent. Of these, 18 credit hours must be in courses numbered 6000 or above. Programs of study beyond these 33 credit hours may be required to remove deficiencies in undergraduate programs or to develop areas of need, interest, or desired experience.

Core Courses (15 Hours)

Mathematical Foundations and Algebra Courses (6 credit hours)
Select two of the following

Mathematics Education Courses (9 credit hours)

Professional Education Course (3 credit hours)

Each student must complete a Basic Portfolio consisting of documents and artifacts that provide evidence of the student’s professional growth during the program as well as a comprehensive examination.

Admissions

Students wanting to enroll in our M.S. in Mathematics degree must have successfully completed the following classes:

Admissions & Requirements:

Application Deadlines
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What Can You Do With Your M.S. in Mathematics Degree With a Concentration in Mathematics Education?

UNC Charlotte alumni who completed the Master of Science in Mathematics, concentration in Mathematics Education are found working in educational organizations such as:

Our program graduates hold job titles such as:

Solid salary expectations

Lightcast, a global leader in labor market analytics research, collects job and salary data from UNC Charlotte graduates. Lightcast surveyed alumni of the M.S. in Mathematics, concentration in Mathematics Education and found their estimated average annual salary to be $68,200.

Why UNC Charlotte?

Why Earn Your Master of Science in Mathematics With a Concentration in Mathematics Education Online From UNC Charlotte?

By choosing UNC Charlotte’s online M.S. in Mathematics degree with a concentration in Mathematics Education, you will enjoy a number of advantages, including:

Learn from faculty experts. In the Department of Mathematics and Statistics you will learn from distinguished professors like Dr. Allison McCulloch. She teaches mathematics education and mathematics courses for prospective and practicing teachers. Her current research focuses on understanding students’ mathematical understandings in technology-mediated learning environments and preparing prospective and practicing teachers to incorporate technology in instruction in mathematically meaningful and equitable ways.

Earn your online master’s in mathematics degree in just two years (six semesters) part time. Our degree program consists of 21 credits of graduate mathematics content, nine credits of mathematics education courses and a three-credit professional education course. Students typically complete the program part time in as little as six semesters (two years).

Enjoy the flexibility you need. You may take the program courses in any sequence that suits your learning style, based on when each course is offered. Most courses in the program require some synchronous activity, meaning your online classes meet at set times that are generally convenient for most students.

Tuition

Resident: $288.82 per credit hour

Outside of NC Non-Resident: $536.98 per credit hour

Non Resident: $1,098.21 per credit hour

Please note: Rates are subject to change.

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