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Ignite and sustain your excitement about mathematics and learning with FPU’s master of arts in education with an emphasis in mathematics education. This program, designed for multiple subject teachers, provides a deeper understanding of the key mathematical concepts encountered at elementary and middle school grade levels, and how to teach these concepts effectively. Candidates gain both content knowledge and an understanding of how to foster interest in math among students of varying abilities and backgrounds.
Highlights
- Small class size
- Special program designed for non-math majors who are multiple subject teachers
- Scholarships available
- Transfer in a maximum of 3 graduate units
Career opportunities
Graduates gain a deeper understanding of the key mathematical concepts encountered at their grade level and how to teach these concepts effectively. Successful graduates of this program have become district math coordinators or math instructors at the community college level.
Program director
Christopher Brownell, Ph.D.
Faculty
Manjula Peter Joseph, Ph.D.
Admission requirements
- Application form and fee
- Orientation interview with program director
- Statement of intent
- One current professional reference form
- Official transcripts verifying BA/BS degree
- Letter of explanation if your GPA is under 3.0
Course listing
Required Courses (30 Units)
Master of Arts Core
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MTHE 7XX | Trends in Math Education | 3 |
| MTHE 770 | Teaching Mathematics for Social Justice | 3 |
| MSER 7XX | Research Based Curricular - Analysis and Presentation | 3 |
Elementary-Middle School Option
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MTHE 701 | Core Mathematics I | 2.5 |
| MTHE 702 | Core Mathematics II | 2.5 |
| MTHE 703 | Core Mathematics III | 2.5 |
| MTHE 704 | Core Mathematics IV | 2.5 |
| MTHE 769 | Mathematical Modeling in School | 3 |
| MTHE 771 | Role of Change in Perspective in Mathematics | 3 |
State Authorization
State authorization is a federal requirement in the HigherEducation Act that requires institutions to be authorized in the state in which online programs are offered. Fresno Pacific University works regularly with individual state authorization agencies to meet each state's requirements. Currently, Fresno Pacific University has received authorization to offer online degree programs in all but six states: Georgia, Michigan, New York, New Mexico, Rhode Island and Wisconsin.
For the latest updates on the status of FPU's authorization in your state, contact your FPU Admissions representative.
Program details
Math Education (Elementary/Middle School)
Delivery mode
On campus, Online
Start dates
Fall (August)
Spring (January)
Summer (May)
Cost per unit
$670, $690 (effective 21-22)
Number of units
30
Locations
Related programs
Avg completion time
Two years
The convenience of having classes after 4:30 pm is great and allows me to go from work to class. I’ve learned to think about mathematics and teaching in different ways and my education at Fresno Pacific has made me a better teacher.
Luis Belman
- Math Education