Master’s in Mathematics Education (M.S. Ed.)

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Inspire, Innovate, and Elevate Math Learning

Experience what Mathematics Education can be with UMF’s unique approach.

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.

Program at a Glance

Degree: Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) in Mathematics Education
Learning Format: 100% Online
Credit Hours: 33 credits (including 12 concentration credits)
Cost per credit: $490
Application deadlines: Year round admissions with flexible start dates. Note: The online application is not yet optimized for mobile devices. For the best experience, please complete and submit your application using a desktop or laptop computer.

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Deepen Content, Elevate Teaching

Teachers are equipped with both advanced mathematical knowledge and effective pedagogical strategies. By integrating content and teaching methods, the program prepares educators to engage students, overcome learning challenges, and foster a lasting understanding and appreciation of mathematics in their classrooms.

Through coursework in mathematics content, instructional methods, assessment, intervention, coaching, and research, students deepen their expertise while developing practical strategies they can apply immediately in their teaching. Courses explore topics such as algebra, functions, geometry, measurement, statistics, data science, formative assessment, mathematics intervention, professional learning, and educational research, culminating in a capstone project that demonstrates growth as a mathematics educator and leader.

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Why Enroll in UMF’s Graduate Program?

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Tradition of Excellence

UMF is Nationally Recognized and has been Maine’s teaching college for over 160 years.

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Flexible & Affordable

Balance your career and education with a convenient and affordable blend format.

Real-World Learning

Engage in a dynamic curriculum grounded in child development, research, and collaboration.

Among Maine’s Top Master’s Degree Programs

UMF is rated by University Headquarters as having some of the Best Master’s Degrees in Maine (#2 overall).

UMF’s flexible Masters program allowed me to balance and grow in my career as an educator, while immediately applying new strategies to my classroom.

Jean-Philippe Guillerault, M.S.Ed. 2026

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Graduate Spotlights

Voices of UMF: Erika Bickford

June 01, 2026

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Voices of UMF: Hannah Comfort

May 06, 2026

“My time at UMF has been a transformative journey that rooted my professional and personal practices in growth, presence, and possibility.” Hannah Comfort is a 2026 graduate of UMF’s Master’s in Educational Leadership program…

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Voices of UMF: Sarah Reynolds

April 11, 2026

“UMF is a place where you are never just a number; everyone from every department is genuinely rooting for you and wants to see you succeed.” Sarah Reynolds is a 2026 graduate of UMF’s…

Voices of UMF: Ayla Bodach-Turner

April 10, 2026

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Learn from Experienced Professionals

At UMF, you’ll study with faculty who bring both real-world expertise as educators and scholarship in the areas that matter to you.

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Daniel Jackson

Associate Professor of Mathematics

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Shannon Larsen

Professor of Elementary Education

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Brianna Grumstrup

Assistant Professor of Special Education

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Patricia Williams

Professor of Early Childhood Education

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Meredith Swallow

Associate Professor of Elementary Education

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Contact Us

Division of Graduate & Continuing Education
University of Maine at Farmington
Theo Kalikow Education Center
186 High Street
Farmington, Maine 04938

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How to Apply

To apply for the Master’s in Mathematics Education (M.S. Ed.), you will need to apply online and provide the following:

Note: The online application is not yet optimized for mobile devices. For the best experience, please complete and submit your application using a desktop or laptop computer.

Prerequisites

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.

Transcripts

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.

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Recommendation Forms

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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Transfer Policy

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.