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Turn Students into Problem Solvers with a Master’s Degree in Mathematics Education<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Begin a rewarding career inspiring middle or high school students. <\/strong>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\u2019ll come away with all the tools and techniques for creating a classroom that supports all students. You\u2019ll also be prepared to receive your initial math teacher certification license to teach in middle or high schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Program Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Math Teacher Certification and Licensure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our master\u2019s (MAT) degree in mathematics education provides extended and in-depth focus on the teaching and learning of mathematics content. You\u2019ll leave the program prepared to receive your initial math teacher certification license to teach mathematics in middle or high schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gain Meaningful Field Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TESOL Add-On Licensure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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\u201312) in Massachusetts. Licensure-seeking students complete an ESL practicum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“My practicum and practicum debrief sessions really gave me time to reflect, listen to, and discuss my ideas with my cohort. In my career, these moments have inspired me to create and seek out spaces for my colleagues and I collaborate, share ideas, and strategize to produce positive student outcomes in our department.”<\/div>