Improve the classroom experience with our master’s degree program. Our teaching emphasis is designed for current mathematics educators seeking to boost their mathematical knowledge while learning new methods of curriculum instruction. While here, you’ll take 9-15 graduate hours in Math Teacher Education (MET) courses to learn and understand the principles and standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). You’ll be better equipped to teach at the middle school and high school level. With this degree, you’ll also receive the skillsets for teaching mathematics at community colleges. Seize the opportunity to leave a lasting impact!
Where It Is Offered
Commerce, Corsicana (Navarro College), Mesquite
Duration2 years
Foreign LanguageNo foreign language credits required
Delivery
Blended (50-85% Online), Face-To-Face
Total Credit Hours30 hours
Thesis Requirements Thesis and non-thesis options available
Mathematics (MS) Teaching Emphasis :: SEE YOURSELF SUCCEED
SEE YOURSELF SUCCEED as a mathematics educator
Innovation and Discovery
Take on our mission to build a better Texas that is eager to compete in an interconnected world with creativity, ethical leadership and imagination. We don’t just discover the future; we make it.
Career Readiness
The College of Science and Engineering is a gateway to in-demand STEM careers projected to make up a significant portion of the U.S. and global economy.
Accomplished Faculty
Shape an innovative framework with an award-winning faculty including four Regents Professors, a highly selective honor for exemplary contributions to their university, community and the State of Texas.
Hands-on Research
Our faculty will help you tackle complex challenges and discover solutions with hands-on research in various fields.
Become a highly valued mathematics educator by earning a master’s degree from A&M-Commerce. As a graduate, you’ll be well-prepared to share your knowledge and problem-solving skills in the teaching, education administration or business professions.
Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries
High School Math Teacher
$60,320
Middle School Math Teacher
$58,600
US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2018
Mathematics (MS) Teaching Emphasis :: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
What You Will Learn
Through challenging, fast-paced coursework around your specific field of interest, this program will prepare you for specific jobs such as middle school and high school teachers, community college faculty, and school administrators.
Courses
to Prepare You for Your Career
Specific courses including mathematical statistics, real analysis and research techniques for STEM education.
Mathematics (MS) Teaching Emphasis :: FEATURED COURSES
Featured Courses
Mathematical Statistics IMATH 501
In this course, you will learn probability, distributions, moments, point estimation, maximum likelihood estimators, interval estimators and test of hypothesis.
Introduction to Real Analysis IMATH 511
In this course, you will cover concepts such as properties of real numbers, continuity, differentiation, integration, sequences and series of functions, differentiation and integration of functions of several variables.
Research Techniques for STEM and EducationMATH 555
You will explore concepts that are integral to the research process at this level in higher education. This course is a special topics course and will offer you a unique opportunity to experience some areas of research, such as IRB proceedings.
Select “Create a new graduate school admissions application.”
Select “Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce)” as your “Target University.”
Select “Mathematics, MS” as your “Major.”
Pay the $50 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Provisional Status
After you submit your application, you may be granted provisional status, which means you can enroll in one semester of courses. You will not be eligible for financial aid until you submit all of your documents and are accepted into the program.
Step 2. Submit Documents
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
Select “Create a new graduate school admissions application.”
Select “Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce)” as your “Target University.”
Select “Mathematics, MS” as your “Major.”
Pay the $75 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Step 2. Submit Documents
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to: Texas A&M University-Commerce Attn: Graduate School 2600 S. Neal St. Commerce, Texas 75428
Personal Statement
Describe your preparation for graduate work, your academic interests and goals in no more than 500 words.
Resume or CV
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
English Proficiency
You do not need to submit test scores if you have completed (all years) of a bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited university in the United States.
Request that your scores from one of the following be sent to Texas A&M University-Commerce:
TOEFL (Minimum Scores: IBT 79, or CBT 213, or PBT 550)
IELTS (Minimum Score: 6.00 band overall)
PTE (Minimum Score: 53 overall or higher)
Duo Lingo (Minimum Score: 105)
*Scores must be less than two years old.
Official Sponsor Documents
Submit these documents to the Office of International Programs once you have been admitted
Official sponsor statement
Bank statement from the sponsor with a balance of at least $26,025 USD which is less than 1 year old
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
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