Specialize your educational career and help students develop a love of math.
STEM education is more important than ever before, and WGU is proud to support the growth and purpose of STEM by helping over 8,700 students graduate with STEM teaching degrees. If you're passionate about STEM education as well, a math education degree can prepare you to change your course and help students find a love of numbers. This online master's degree in math education prepares you to teach middle school math as a credentialed expert. But you'll get more than a credential—you'll be prepared to help diverse learners find success in the classroom with unique teaching strategies and techniques.
If you are a licensed teacher with a bachelor's degree and are ready to change up your educational emphasis, this math degree program can prepare you to teach middle school math and play an important role in American education. WGU's middle-grades* math curriculum is designed to focus on preparing you to help students expand their understanding of basic math, including geometry and algebra, that will provide a solid foundation for the rigors of high school and beyond.
* The specific grade levels you will be eligible to teach depend on your state’s licenses and endorsements.
Interested in teaching other grade levels? Check out the following WGU degree programs for already-licensed teachers: M.A. Mathematics Education (K–6) and M.A. Mathematics Education (Secondary) .
Eligibility note: The M.A. Mathematics Education (Middle Grades) program is for certified teachers who already hold a bachelor's degree and wish to add middle-grades math to their existing licenses. This program is not intended for aspiring teachers seeking licensure or certification. If you are seeking your teaching certificate, please view our programs leading to teacher licensure .
82% of graduates finish within
2 years
Put your teaching experience to work! WGU lets you move more quickly through material you already know and advance as soon as you're ready. The result: You may finish faster.
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Tuition per 6-month term is
$3,490
You don't have to be a math whiz to see how affordable WGU is. Tuition charged per term—rather than per credit—helps you control the ultimate cost of your degree. Finish faster, pay less!
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Graduates who recommend WGU:
97%
The vast majority of alumni say WGU delivered on its promises. In fact, over 50% of students found WGU thanks to a friend's recommendation.
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It all adds up—make a difference as a math teacher.
Are you ready to enhance your educational credentials and make a difference for students? Help students grow confidence and learn foundational math concepts as a middle school math teacher. You'll be ready to connect with students who have a variety of learning styles, preparing them for further math learning, and inspiring a love of numbers. This online math education degree helps you impact the lives of students, change classrooms, and influence your entire community!
An advanced curriculum to become a highly qualified middle school math teacher.
WGU's M.A. in Mathematics Education is an affordable, online program that prepares you to teach math in the middle grades. (The specific grade levels you will be eligible to teach depend on your state’s licenses and endorsements.) Our curriculum focuses on effective strategies for teaching middle school math, connecting with diverse learners, and preparing students for more complex coursework they'll face in high school and college.
WGU is the nation’s largest provider of math and science teaching degrees. Our M.A. for middle 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 mathematics in grades five through nine. This curriculum is nationally recognized by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) .
Why WGU?
See why WGU is a great fit for teachers:
You aren't on your own. WGU has Program Mentors who work with you from the day you start, all the way through graduation. They help you chart your courses, answer your questions, and help you learn about licensing in your state. You're not alone when you choose an online degree at WGU.Flexible schedule. Students choose WGU for this online math education degree program because of its flexibility. Whether you already have a full-time job, have responsibilities as a parent, or just have a busy schedule, WGU can work for you.
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Areas of Study
Important skills you'll learn in this program include:
Finite Mathematics
Trigonometry and Precalculus
Probability and Statistics I
Calculus I
College Geometry
Mathematics Learning and Teaching
Algebra for Secondary Mathematics Teaching
Mathematics History and Technology
Teaching in Middle School
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A Respected Degree
Administrators and peers alike will see the value in your degree:
Strong alumni network. When you enroll in an online degree program at WGU, you join an impressive network of education professionals. Over 8,000 students graduated from the Teachers College in 2019 alone, taking their skills and impacting the educational system all around the United States.Recognized and accredited. WGU is a regionally accredited institution, meaning your degree is valuable. We also have top recognitions, like being named the best value in teacher education by the National Council on Teacher Quality.
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A supported, personalized experience.
WGU is different from other online universities—in the best possible ways! Take a quick look at what we mean:
Faculty
Learning
Assessment
In-Classroom Experience
Alumni Support
Faculty
SUPPORTING YOU: Faculty focused on students.
An entire team of faculty members has one goal in mind: your success. Your Program Mentor is your individually assigned faculty member, providing regular program guidance and instruction from the day you start, to the day you graduate. In addition, Course Instructors provide regular, subject-matter instruction and support, typically one-on-one, throughout each course you take.
Learning
YOUR ROADMAP: A personalized learning plan.
Your program is made up of a series of courses, each a personalized journey toward subject mastery. A preassessment provides insight into what you already know. You’ll then learn what you still need to learn, using online learning resources—available 24/7—along with one-on-one or cohort-based faculty instruction.
Assessment
PROVE IT: Show you know your stuff.
WGU measures learning, not time, so each course in your program culminates in an assessment—a test, paper, project, or presentation that allows you to prove what you know. As soon as you’re ready, you take the assessment. Take proctored exams from the comfort of your own home—via webcam, any time of day!
In-Classroom Experience
REAL-WORLD: Experience in a classroom.
Most of your program will be completed online but all teacher licensure programs—and many graduate-level programs for already-licensed teachers—also include the opportunity to observe and practice in a K–12 classroom setting. We’ll help you set everything up at a school near you.
Alumni Support
ALWAYS a Night Owl: WGU for life.
Continued support after you graduate includes many opportunities for professional development and enrichment, career support, and networking. WGU Night Owls may be independent learners, but they also become highly engaged in our active alumni community through apps, groups, and events.
The accreditation you need, plus industry respect and recognition.
One important measure of a degree’s 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. WGU is a pioneer in reinventing higher education for the 21st century, and our quality has been recognized.
Accredited
Western Governors University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), which provides the accreditation of many other major institutions, such as the University of Washington, University of Oregon, Gonzaga University, University of Utah, University of Idaho, and Brigham Young University, to name just a few.
Respected
“After graduating from WGU, and through all the rigor and quality of instruction that I received in the educational field, I was awarded Hawaii District Teacher of the Year in 2012.”
Amoreena Nestman
Recognized
The National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) in 2017 placed WGU’s Teachers College in the top 1% nationwide for the quality of its secondary teacher-preparation programs. This follows several other NCTQ recognitions, including the nation’s #1 best value for teacher education in 2015.
Our programs check all the boxes. If this degree is your goal, get started toward becoming a student today—programs start the first of each month.
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