The Mathematics Education Concentration of the Master of Science in Mathematics in the College of Basic and Applied Sciences provides students with a deep and comprehensive foundation in advanced mathematics at the Masters' level. The Mathematics Education concentration is designed for (a) mathematics teachers who wish to significantly increase and deepen their mathematical knowledge and/or teach dual enrollment courses, (b) individuals who would like to pursue teaching mathematics at the community college level, and (c) individuals with a bachelor's degree in mathematics (or in a related area with a minor in mathematics) who eventually wish to obtain a terminal degree (Ed.D. or Ph.D. related to mathematics education). The non-thesis option requires completion of 36 credit hours. The thesis option requires completion of 36-42 credit hours.
Majors
Actuarial and Financial Mathematics Concentration
Pure and Applied Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Which department am I in?
College of Basic and Applied Sciences
Study options
Full Time
(2 Years)
Tuition fees
$21,852.00 (18,43,739)
per year
Books and Supplies - 1,260
Start date
January 2027
Venue
Middle Tennessee State University
1301 East Main Street,
Murfreesboro,
Tennessee,
37132, United States
Entry requirements
For international students
Admission normally requires completion of the GRE with acceptable scores. Successful applicants typically have combined GRE scores of 291 or above.Applicant musthave earned a bachelor degree from an accredited university or college;have an acceptable grade point average for all college work taken;have completed 21 hours of college-level mathematics (including calculus), with at least 9 hours of mathematics beyond calculus.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.