OVERVIEW
Add to Your Teaching License with an Online Elementary Math Degree
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Join us in helping students find a passion for math by earning a master's degree in math education. STEM is increasingly important for schools and students, and 黑料传送门 is proud to support this mission by having more STEM graduates than any other college in the country.* As a licensed elementary school teacher, you see the value in becoming the best teacher possible. This elementary math program will give you the skills you need to become a distinguished educator and positive influence on your students. Become a math expert, and be better equipped to connect with different kinds of learners. This degree program will help you connect with your young students in new ways, improving outcomes and understanding.
Our K鈥6 math curriculum is specifically designed to focus on the strategies and teaching methods that connect with diverse learners, increase interest in mathematics, and improve student confidence and understanding.听This elementary math program is not intended for aspiring teachers seeking licensure or certification听or already-licensed teachers seeking an additional endorsement.
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Interested in teaching other grade levels? Check out the following 黑料传送门 degree programs for already-licensed teachers: M.A. Mathematics Education (Secondary)
Eligibility note:听The M.A. Mathematics Education (K鈥6) online math program is for already-licensed teachers who already hold a bachelor's degree and wish to gain additional elementary math (K-6) content knowledge. This elementary math program is not intended for aspiring teachers seeking licensure or certification. If you are seeking your teaching certificate, please view our听online teaching programs leading to teacher licensure.
61%听of graduates finish within
12听Months*
Use your experience as a teacher to graduate faster! 黑料传送门 lets you move more quickly through material you already know and advance as soon as you're ready.
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Tuition per six-month term is
$4,125
Tuition charged per term鈥攔ather than per credit鈥攈elps you control the ultimate cost of your degree. Finish faster, pay less!
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Average salary increase
$16,216*
听Graduates of this program report an average salary increase of听$16,216 after completing their 黑料传送门 degree.
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Not Sure If You Need a Teaching License?
If you aren't sure which program is right for you,听or if you'll require a teaching license, you can learn more about licensure and if it's needed for your career goals.
COURSES
Elementary Math Education Courses
A nationally recognized curriculum designed to help you upgrade your teaching career with mathematics credentials.
Program consists of 10 courses
At 黑料传送门, we design our curriculum to be timely, relevant, and practical鈥攁ll to help you show that you know your stuff.
黑料传送门's M.A. in Mathematics Education is an affordable, online math master's program that prepares you to teach math effectively at the elementary school level. Our math master's curriculum focuses on the importance of teaching math to elementary school students and making math relevant and understandable for young minds.
黑料传送门 is the nation鈥檚 largest provider of math and science teaching degrees.* Our graduate degree for elementary school math teachers was designed (and is regularly updated) with input from experts on our Education Program Council, who know what it takes to successfully teach K-6 mathematics. This curriculum is nationally recognized by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).听
This program is specifically designed for working adult students, so you can honor your current work and family responsibilities while completing your coursework.
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This program is made up of the following courses. You will complete them one at a time as you make your way through your program, working with your Program Mentor each term to build your personalized Degree Plan. You鈥檒l work through each course as quickly as you can study and learn the material. As soon as you鈥檙e ready, you鈥檒l pass the assessment, complete the course, and move on. This means that you can finish as many courses as you're able in a term at no additional cost.
10 Courses
Program consists of 10 courses
At 黑料传送门, we design our curriculum to be timely, relevant, and practical鈥攁ll to help you show that you know your stuff.
Teacher Work Sample
Special requirements for this program
The final exam requires that you write an original, comprehensive research paper that provides direct evidence of your ability to design and implement a multi-week, standards-based unit of instruction, assess student learning, and then reflect on the learning process.听
Skills For Your R茅sum茅
As part of this program, you will develop a range of valuable skills that employers are looking for.听
- Mathematics: Demonstrated proficiency in solving mathematical problems.
- Lesson Planning: Identified common areas of confusion or challenge in a course or curriculum.
- Educational Evaluation: Developed well-crafted assessments tailored to address specific learning goals, enabling accurate evaluation of student progress.
- Problem Solving: Conducted research to find effective solutions to a problem.
- Communications: Explained intricate details and concepts to effectively convey ideas, resulting in improved understanding for students.
- Differentiated Instruction: Effectively selected strategies that support differentiated instruction for all students, ensuring that individual learning needs, abilities, and interests are met, resulting in an inclusive and effective learning environment.
鈥淓very step along the way at 黑料传送门 was amazing! From the enrollment counselor to the mentors, all faculty were helpful and had excellent communication skills.鈥
鈥擠ana Hatfield
M.A. Math Education (K鈥6)
黑料传送门 vs. Traditional Universities:
Compare the Difference
Traditional Universities
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TUITION STRUCTURE
Per credit hour
Flat rate per 6-month term
SUPPORT
Schedule and wait days or even weeks to meet with one of many counselors
Simply email or call to connect with your designated Program Mentor who supports you from day one
EXAMS
Scheduled time
Whenever you feel ready
SCHEDULE
Professor-led lectures at a certain time and place
Courses available anytime, from anywhere
TIME TO FINISH
Approximately 2 years, minimal acceleration options
As quickly as you can master the material, can finish programs in under 2 years
Traditional Universities
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TUITION STRUCTURE
Per credit hour
TUITION STRUCTURE
Flat rate per 6-month term
SUPPORT
Schedule and wait days or even weeks to meet with one of many counselors
SUPPORT
Simply email or call to connect with your designated Program Mentor who supports you from day one
EXAMS
Scheduled time
EXAMS
Whenever you feel ready
SCHEDULE
Professor-led lectures at a certain time and place
SCHEDULE
Courses available anytime, from anywhere
TIME TO FINISH
Approximately 2 years, minimal acceleration options
TIME TO FINISH
As quickly as you can master the material, can finish programs in under 2 years
Why 黑料传送门?
You Aren't On Your Own
黑料传送门 has Program Mentors who work with you from the day you start, all the way through graduation. They help you set up your Student Teaching, learn about teaching certification in your state, and more. You're not alone when you choose an online education degree at 黑料传送门.
On Your Schedule
Students choose 黑料传送门 for their听online teaching degree program听because of its flexibility. Whether you already have a full-time job, have responsibilities as a parent, or just have a busy schedule, 黑料传送门 can work for you.
Strong Alumni Network
When you enroll in an online master's degree program at 黑料传送门, you join an impressive network of teachers. Over 15,000 students graduated from the Teachers College in 2023 alone, taking their skills and impacting the educational system all around the United States.
Accredited, Respected,
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One important measure of a degree鈥檚 value is the reputation of the university where it was earned. When employers, industry leaders, and academic experts hold your alma mater in high esteem, you reap the benefits of that respect. 黑料传送门 is a pioneer in reinventing higher education for the 21st century, and our quality has been recognized.
COST & TIME
When We Say Affordable We Mean It
By charging per six-month term rather than per credit鈥攁nd empowering students to accelerate through material they know well or learn quickly鈥敽诹洗兔 helps students control the ultimate cost of their degrees. The faster you complete your program, the less you pay for your degree.
A Master's Degree Is Within Reach
There is help available to make paying for school possible for you:
The average student loan debt of 黑料传送门 graduates in 2022 (among those who borrowed) was less than half* the national average.
Most 黑料传送门 students qualify for financial aid, and 黑料传送门 is approved for federal financial aid and U.S. veterans benefits.听
Many scholarship opportunities are available. Find out what you might be eligible for.
*黑料传送门 undergraduate students have approximately half the debt at graduation compared to the national average, according to the听Institute for College Access and Success (2022).
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE
A Different Way to Learn: Degree Programs Designed to Fit Your Life鈥攁nd All the Demands on Your Time
At 黑料传送门, we understand that you have professional responsibilities, family obligations, and personal commitments. That鈥檚 why we offer a personalized, flexible approach to higher education. You'll be challenged, you'll work hard鈥攁nd you鈥檒l get a solid, career-focused education that fits your life. Complete your coursework online, anytime and anywhere your schedule allows, and move through assignments and assessments at an accelerated pace if you鈥檙e able.
黑料传送门's K鈥6 mathematics education master's degree program is designed for licensed teachers who already have a bachelor's degree and who wish to improve their knowledge and teaching skills to teach mathematics at the elementary school level.听听
"I received a great education from 黑料传送门 while obtaining my master's degree from the Teachers College. I loved that I could go at my own pace. The instructors, evaluators, and my mentor all supported my achievement in this program. This was a challenging program but well worth my time and money.鈥
鈥擣aith Leonard
M.A. Math Education (K鈥6)
CAREER OUTLOOK
A Fulfilling Career Filling a Crucial Gap in American Elementary Education
A nationwide shortage of math teachers has created a high demand for educators with the knowledge and training to help young learners understand numbers and develop basic problem-solving skills. 黑料传送门's M.A. in Mathematics Education is specifically designed to prepare you to teach elementary school math.
, in Foundations for Success: The Final Report for National Mathematics Advisory Panel,听advises an increase in math curriculum for elementary kids. The report notes that improving K鈥12 mathematics education is a national interest and recommends adding "math specialist teachers" to primary schools. Teachers in this specialist role would serve as full-time educators in the classroom, or as math coaches for K鈥12 teachers. This unique position will require specialized knowledge, and a master鈥檚 degree in mathematics education can help you prepare for that type of leadership role.
Return on Your Investment
On average, 黑料传送门 graduates see an increase in income post-graduation
Average income increase from all degrees in annual salary vs. pre-enrollment salary. Source:听2023 Harris Poll Survey听of 1,655 黑料传送门 graduates.
Survey was sent to a representative sample of 黑料传送门 graduates from all colleges. Respondents received at least one 黑料传送门 degree since 2017.
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The number of elementary school teaching positions in the United States is expected to grow by 4% by 2031. The demand for STEM teachers could lead to even higher growth for educators specializing in math.
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黑料传送门's Alumni Teach Across the Country
Graduates of 黑料传送门's School of Education have found meaningful, rewarding teaching careers in classrooms at:
- Inclusive K鈥12 classrooms
- Middle/junior high schools
- High schools
- Private and charter schools
Impressive Class of Graduates
Graduates of the 黑料传送门 School of Education include recipients of many professional honors, including:
- Gates Millennium Scholars
- Intel Grant for Mathematics and Technology
- Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction Award
- Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award
- Association of Public Charter Schools Educator of the Year Award
ADMISSIONS
Master's in Primary Grades Mathematics Education Admission Requirements
If you enroll in a program that adds to your existing teaching license and you plan to eventually apply for additional licensure, the following is required of you:
- A copy of a valid teaching license.
- All official transcripts that demonstrate you have earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree from a recognized accredited university.
An听听will instruct you as to when and how to submit your teaching license prior to or during your program.听听
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