Master’s in Mathematics Education (M.S. Ed.)
Inspire, Innovate, and Elevate Math Learning
If you’re ready to deepen your understanding of mathematics and enhance your teaching skills, the University of Maine at Farmington’s Master’s in Mathematics Education (M.S.Ed.) is designed for you. This program combines rigorous mathematics content with innovative teaching strategies, giving educators the tools they need to excel in the classroom.
What sets this program apart is its integrated approach: content knowledge and pedagogy are taught together. By gaining a thorough understanding of mathematical concepts alongside effective instructional methods, teachers are better equipped to engage students, address learning challenges, and foster a deeper appreciation for mathematics in their classrooms.
In this degree program, students take the following courses:
- EDU 524: Advanced Methods for Mathematics Teaching
- EDU 525 Developing Formative Assessment Practices in the Mathematics Classroom
- EMA 500: Numbers, Operations, Algebra, & Functions PK-12
- EMA 501: Geometry & Measurement PK-12
- EMA 502: Statistics, Data Science & Probability PK-12
- EDU 594: Foundations of Mathematics Coaching
- EDU 528: Foundations of Mathematics Intervention
- EDU 596: Professional Learning and Mentorship in Mathematics Education
- Elective
- EDU 582: Research Methods
- EDU 586 Capstone Research Course
How to Apply
To apply for the Master’s in Mathematics Education (M.S. Ed.), you will need to provide the following:
Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
If you have a foreign degree, it must be validated by World Educational Services, Center for Educational Documentation, Inc., or other appropriate agency. The decision to accept the degree is made on a case-by-case basis by the UMF Director of Graduate Programs in Education.
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Please email completed forms to: gradstudies@maine.edu
Please provide official transcripts from each institution you have attended (including both the undergraduate and graduate level). Official transcripts must be sent directly from the institutions to the UMF’s Office of Graduate Studies.
If you attended a UMaine System school (UMA, UMF, UMFK, UMM, UM, UMPI, or USM), the Office of Graduate Studies can obtain your transcript for you.
Applicants must write a 500-word essay on the following:
Begin by describing your philosophy for teaching and learning mathematics. Then explain how UMF’s Master of Education in Mathematics Education will support your work as a mathematics educator.
Please include a copy of your teaching certificate with your application.
Please include 2 recommendations with your application using the form below. One should be filled out by a current administrator or supervisor. One should be filled out by a professional colleague. Please provide each reference with a copy of the blank Recommendation Form.
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If you are requesting that graduate-level coursework be transferred from another institution into this UMF Master’s program, in addition to your transcript you must submit the syllabi for each course you would like considered for transfer. Transfer decisions are made at the time of admission.
A student, with the approval of the Admissions Committee, may transfer up to 9 graduate credits from another institution into his/her academic program.
These credits must have been earned from a regionally accredited institution, within 5 years prior to admission, and with a minimum grade of B (or equivalent). Graduate credits applied toward an undergraduate degree cannot be used toward the Master’s degree.