Degree Details

Degree Type

  • Master's Programs

Minimum Requirements

  • 42 Credits

Formats

  • In-Person

Availability

  • Full-Time
  • Part-Time

Location

  • On-Campus
Degree Requirements

If you want to earn your initial license in middle or high school mathematics teaching in Massachusetts, consider BU Wheelock’s Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Mathematics Education. You will develop your pedagogical content knowledge, mathematical knowledge for teaching, and tools and techniques for creating an equitable classroom that supports all students. You’ll also leave the program prepared to receive your initial license to teach mathematics in middle or high schools. 

The MAT in Mathematics Education is designed for students who majored in mathematics or who have taken a minimum of six mathematics courses beyond Calculus I. You’ll explore courses that provide extended and in-depth focus on the teaching and learning of mathematics content. Program graduates complete courses in professional education, additional graduate courses in mathematics and mathematics education, and a student teaching experience. This flexible program can be completed full time (one year plus a summer session) or part time, and can be started in the summer or fall.


Dates & Deadlines

Spring & Fall 2025

Aug 15, 2024

Application Opens

Spring 2025 Semester

Dec 15, 2024

Application Deadline

Fall 2025 Semester

Jan 15, 2025

Deadline to Receive Priority Scholarship Consideration

Fall 2025 Semester

Aug 1, 2025

Application Closes

Featured Faculty

The faculty in the Boston University Mathematics Education MAT program 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.

Career Outcomes

Our Master of Arts in Teaching in Mathematics Education at BU Wheelock prepares students to obtain their license to teach secondary school mathematics in Massachusetts.

  • Mathematics teacher
  • Private tutor
  • Mathematics curriculum leader

More Information about the MAT in Mathematics Education

Field-Based Experiences

Students in the MAT in Mathematics Education complete a two-semester practicum experience culminating in student teaching. This ensures strength in the field of study and comprehensive teaching skills.

Robert Noyce Scholarship

Students in the MAT in Mathematics Education program are eligible for the Robert Noyce Scholarship. Learn more about the program’s benefits.

Graduate Admissions

Connect with BU Wheelock to learn more about the MAT in Mathematics Education. Get information about application requirements, deadlines, and financial assistance, or sign up for an information session.

Licensing Disclosure
BU Wheelock Educator Preparation Programs Licensing Disclosure provides information about BU Wheelock state approved programs and how the educational requirements compare with those in other states. Education students in licensure programs should review this resource and contact edlic@bu.edu with questions.

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

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