Turn Students into Problem Solvers with a Master’s Degree in Mathematics Education
Begin a rewarding career inspiring middle or high school students. Earn your master of arts in teaching mathematics in as little as one year (plus a summer semester). The master’s in teaching (MAT) degree in mathematics education will develop your pedagogical skills and advanced mathematical knowledge for teaching. You’ll come away with all the tools and techniques for creating a classroom that supports all students. You’ll also be prepared to receive your initial math teacher certification license to teach in middle or high schools.
Program Details
Math Teacher Certification and Licensure
Our master’s (MAT) degree in mathematics education provides extended and in-depth focus on the teaching and learning of mathematics content. You’ll leave the program prepared to receive your initial math teacher certification license to teach mathematics in middle or high schools.
Gain Meaningful Field Experience
Students in the MAT Mathematics Education program complete a two-semester practicum experience culminating in student teaching. This ensures strength in the field of study and comprehensive teaching skills.
TESOL Add-On Licensure
The TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Program offers a six-course, 26-unit add-on license pathway that allows master of arts in teaching mathematics students to meet requirements for an initial license in English as a Second Language (ESL) (5–12) in Massachusetts. Licensure-seeking students complete an ESL practicum.
Career Outcomes with a Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics
Graduates of Boston University’s master’s degree in mathematics education become successful educators for middle and high school students. Upon completion of a master’s degree in mathematics education graduates are skilled at:
- Curriculum, planning, and assessment
- Teaching students with a broad range of needs and backgrounds
- Building effective partnerships with families, caregivers, community members, and organizations
- Subject matter knowledge
Alumni in the Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics
Alumni of this master’s degree in mathematics education find jobs as:
- Mathematics teacher
- Private tutor
- Mathematics curriculum leader
Featured Faculty
The faculty for BU Wheelock’s master’s degree in mathematics education have taught a variety of grade levels and researched a wide range of topics in mathematics education. But underlying that diversity is a singular focus on bringing out the best in our Math Education MAT students.
Learn from faculty like Dr. Gregory Benoit, whose strong commitment to creativity, equity, and justice has led him to critically examine mathematics popular culture artifacts and design digital simulations that center the culturally responsive teaching of mathematics. His research interests also include gamification and game-based learning in mathematics.
Courses in the Master’s Degree in Mathematics Education
Program graduates complete courses in professional education, additional graduate courses in mathematics and mathematics education, and a student-teaching experience.
Courses in the master of arts in teaching mathematics include:
- Classroom and Behavior Management
- Topics in Number Theory
- Equitable Pedagogies in STEM Education
- Mathematics for Teaching: Geometry
Scholarships Available
Don’t let funding keep you from starting your master’s degree in mathematics education. Merit and need-based scholarships are available to graduate students, as well as federal and state grants, making your degree more affordable.
Robert Noyce Scholarship
Students in the master of arts in teaching mathematics program are eligible for the full-tuition Robert Noyce Scholarship. Applicants must have a mathematics background and earn a math teacher certification license for middle or high school. In return for the Noyce Scholarships, graduates make the commitment to teach for two years in districts designated as high-need.
I have loved math for as long as I can remember, and becoming a math teacher and soccer coach was my earliest career dream. Today I’m thrilled and grateful that, with support from the Noyce Scholarship Program, I find myself forging ahead on a path where my lifelong career goal and my passion for service to others are merging.
Admissions & Dates
Spring & Fall 2026
Aug 15, 2025
Application Opens
Spring 2026 Semester
Dec 15, 2025
Application Deadline
Fall 2026 Semester
Jan 15, 2026
Deadline to Receive Priority Scholarship Consideration
Fall 2026 Semester
Aug 1, 2026
Application Closes
Connect with BU Wheelock to learn more about the master of arts in teaching mathematics. Learn about application requirements and deadlines, sign up for an information session, or start your application today.
Licensing Disclosure
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Background Checks
Students who are admitted into BU Wheelock routinely participate in field experiences as a part of their respective program curriculum and requirements. Most field sites require criminal background checks to determine students’ eligibility for participation. History of a criminal background may disqualify students from participating in these required experiences, which in turn may impede the successful completion of one’s degree program