Curriculum

With guidance from faculty advisors, candidates complete courses in three areas: a core academic program in education, courses specific to the area of mathematics education, and elective courses. Coursework is planned around your individual interests.

Topics covered include:

• instruction and assessment
• technology-assisted mathematics instruction
• teaching problem solving
• mathematics for diverse learners

To see detailed course information visit the MEd Professional Studies page in the graduate catalog and scroll down under the Mathematics Education sub-plan.

Career Outlook

• Teachers with a master's degree are regarded as experts in their field, making you a more competitive job candidate with an MEd
• Teachers who have a master's degree will see a roughly $7,000 annual salary increase [Teacher.org ]
• Though the salary increase with a master's degree will vary by district and state, Minnesota teachers are on the higher end of the payscale. Median Minnesota teacher salaries were $64,790 and $64,960 for middle school and high school respectively in 2019 [BLS ].
• Once a teacher is employed, there is much more mobility that comes with a Master's. Teachers with advanced degrees can be promoted to school administration positions and can become mentors to other teachers based upon specific graduate training.