Offered online through the University of Georgia Mary Frances Early College of Education’s Department of Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Education, the Master of Education in Mathematics Education focuses on teaching and learning methods for secondary mathematics (Grades 6-12). The Mathematics Education Faculty at UGA are world leaders in the research and teaching of mathematics. Built on their expertise, this advanced preparation program addresses the unique challenges and opportunities faced by today’s secondary education mathematics teachers. Students explore research-based practices and advanced content perspectives, while building on their own professional expertise developed from classroom experience, to support a transition from study-to-practice.
Required Mathematics Education courses develop the knowledge and skills necessary for critical consideration of the research literature, with special attention paid to integrating practices that best support middle and high school students’ learning.
The program builds on cutting-edge research to explore mathematical ideas critical for success in STEM, as well as with socio-mathematical issues. Electives embedded within the program allow you to explore graduate-level education content offered by the prominent faculty of the Mary Frances Early College of Education in areas such as cognition and assessment. All courses are online and scheduled to fit the demands of a teacher’s schedule.
The MEd degree is for certified secondary school teachers. This program allows you to upgrade your certificate and, optionally, earn a coaching endorsement. Upgrade information is available on the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC) website. This program will build skills and knowledge in mathematics, pedagogy and curriculum, and leadership. Our program fits the scheduling needs of full-time teachers and prepares them for leadership roles in schools and districts by including course work and practical experiences in coaching, curriculum design, and analysis of policy. The MEd program includes course work that can lead to a coaching endorsement and concludes with a leadership project.
Courses are offered in a hybrid format. During Fall and Spring semesters, coursework will occur one evening a week. Summer courses include concentrated face-to-face meetings built around school district calendars. The program can be completed in 2 years with only 2 courses per semester. Most MEd students will be practicing teachers. As a result, participation in the program offers both valuable knowledge and a new set of colleagues who can provide other students with ideas and advice on their career.
This Athens-based on-campus major is part of a Double Dawgs pathway: Mathematics Education BSED/Mathematics Education MEd For more information, go to doubledawgs.uga.edu
Susan Cannon Director of Graduate Studies cannonso@uga.edu Katrina Neidlinger Graduate Program Administrator katrinaa@uga.edu https://coe.uga.edu/academics/degrees/med-mathematics-education-grades/