Masters in Mathematics Education Online
Additional Program Offerings
The Master of Arts in Mathematics Education program at Aurora University Online is designed to equip secondary math teachers with the mathematics content and mathematics pedagogy needed to excite and instill a passion for math in the next generation of learners. Secondary teachers who seek to increase their knowledge of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) will be introduced to The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Mathematics and the mathematical practices associated with them. Throughout the program, students will focus on deepening understanding of mathematical concepts and their usage throughout the K-12 spectrum. The content courses increase participants’ self-efficacy with higher level mathematics, while seamlessly integrating teaching methods and content. Participants are trained to implement the knowledge gained in their classroom by creating new lesson plans based on the CCSS. The program helps teachers grow to become leaders and advocates for mathematics and science education in their own school and district.
Program Requirements
The online Master of Arts in Mathematics Education degree requires 37 semester hours, including 1 semester hour of required field experience.
Admission Requirements
Applicants should hold a current teaching certificate/license and an undergraduate degree with a GPA of 2.75 or higher from a regionally accredited institution. Prior undergraduate coursework in calculus is strongly recommended. Additional admission requirements include a resume or curriculum vita, a personal statement, two letters of recommendation and all transcripts from previously attended institutions. The GRE is not required for admission.
Opportunities
Students nationwide are in an educational deficit, ranking far behind most other developed countries in the fields of math (25) and science (17). School systems across the country are looking to bolster academic achievement levels by hiring qualified, master’s-level educators that specialize in math and science. A Business-Higher Education Forum report suggests that the United States will need an estimated 280,000 math and science teachers by 2015 to become competitive in the global economy.
While overall career growth for post-secondary teachers remains stagnant through the next decade, math and science teachers are seeing tremendous growth as school systems nationwide look to bolster their students’ academic achievement level. Many local and state governments are looking to increase education spending and incentives in the near future for targeted hiring in the math and science areas. Check out more information about the different careers in education.
Course Details
MTH5010 Numbers and Mathematical Thinking (3 hours)
MTH5020 Statistics and Probability (3 hours)
MTH5030 Understanding and Teaching Algebra (3 hours)
MTH5040 Understanding and Teaching Geometry (3 hours)
MTH6010 Calculus Concepts and Applications I (3 hours)
MTH6060 Calculus Concepts and Applications II (3 hours)
MTH6030 Applications in STEM (3 hours)
NSM5400 Curriculum Development and Assessment in Mathematics and Science (3 hours)
NSM5900 Field Experience in STEM (1 hour)
NSM6100 Educational Research in Mathematics and Science I (3 hours)
NSM6200 Educational Research in Mathematics and Science II (3 hours)
Electives (6 hours)
