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Master of Arts in Teaching
Mathematics (5-9 or 5-12)
Leads to teacher licensure
If you already have a mathematics background, you can become a licensed teacher and earn a master's degree online. WGU's online master's degree in math education combines preparation for teacher licensure in middle school or high school mathematics (depending on the program selected) with additional education to earn your master's degree. The program trains you to become a highly-qualified teacher and includes supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom setting.

Note: Students entering the program should already possess an extensive background in mathematics. Speak to an Enrollment Counselor. If it is determined you do not possess the necessary background for entry into this program, you may enroll in a Teacher Content Preparation Program.

WGU is the only exclusively online teacher education institution in the nation to receive NCATE accreditation.

A Program Overview
This online teaching master's degree program consists of five domains of study including Demonstration Teaching (student teaching), completion of a professional portfolio and capstone project.
The domains of study are:
Foundations of Teaching
Effective Teaching Practices (Mathematics)
Demonstration Teaching (includes practice teaching)
Research Fundamentals
Instructional Design and Performance Improvement

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Tuition That's Affordable
WGU is a non-profit university with affordable tuition. Tuition for this degree is just $2,890 per 6-month term or just $5,780 per year. This is less than HALF what other reputable online universities typically charge. (Other schools charge as much as $300-400 per credit.)
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Scholarships Available
Scholarships are available for those who are teaching or looking to teach in urban or rural areas.
Learn more about scholarships for rural teachers.
Learn more about scholarships for urban teachers.
Time Required to Complete the Program
Most students can complete their program in 2 to 3 years.
Time to Completion frequently asked questions.
Admission Requirements
New students must submit an official transcript verifying receipt of a baccalaureate degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited institution. Candidates for admission can be admitted provisionally and begin their studies before WGU has official confirmation of completion of a baccalaureate degree. Applicants will be required to take an online admissions test that helps determine the likelihood of success in a WGU program. Applicants will be required to submit proof of meeting the Teachers College admission requirements for the state in which they reside. This can include passing a state-specific basic skills test as a pre-requisite to Demonstration Teaching (student teaching). (Registering and paying for the test is the student's responsibility.) This requirement can be met either prior to admission or before beginning the Foundations of Teaching subject area once you are enrolled in your WGU online teaching degree program. Additional requirements apply before the student is permitted in an actual classroom to practice teach during the Demonstration Teaching phase. (An Enrollment Counselor can help you understand what is required of you.) More info about Admissions.
Becoming a Certified Teacher
This program was designed to prepare students for certification in any U.S. state, but specific requirements vary from state to state. Our programs are accredited, "state approved" by the Utah Department of Education, and designed to meet the "highly qualified" requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind Act. Learn more by reviewing our Getting Your Teaching License section or speak to an Enrollment Counselor.
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Other Recommended Online Teaching Degree Programs at WGU:
M.A. Teaching (K-8) - Prepare for teacher licensure in elementary education or generalist/middle school with additional education to earn a master's degree.
M.A. Teaching - Science (5-9 or 5-12) - Prepare for teacher licensure in secondary science with additional education to earn a master's degree.
M.A. Teaching - Social Science (5-12) - Prepare for teacher licensure in secondary social science with additional education to earn a master's degree.

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