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Mathematics Education
Take courses online and earn an M.S. in Mathematics Education, designed specifically for working teachers. This affordable program is structured to fit seamlessly into your professional schedule while providing opportunities to apply new teaching strategies directly in your classroom, all without stepping away from your current teaching role.
Mathematics Education – Master of Science (M.S.)
The Mathematics Education graduate program at Montana State is a fully online master’s degree designed specifically for practicing secondary mathematics teachers. The program challenges candidates’ mathematical thinking while strengthening their instructional practice, allowing teachers to apply what they learn directly in their own classrooms through engaging, classroom-connected projects. Designed with working professionals in mind, the program offers a flexible and affordable path to advanced study without requiring time away from teaching.
Students interested in conducting mathematics education research at the doctoral level may pursue the Mathematics Education emphasis within our Ph.D. in Mathematics program.
Carnegie Classified
The prestigious Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education® ranks
Montana State University among the Top 5 public, 4-year universities for Very High
Research Activity with a STEM-dominant research doctoral program.
Low Cost
Designated as a fully online program, with reduced tuition rates. To learn more aboutonline tuition costs, click here.
Take your Degree Further
Many grads go on to teach dual enrollment or at community colleges. Start earning your M.S. in math today!
Fund Your Education
The Graduate School at Montana State is dedicated to helping students secure funding during their time at MSU.
Students in the Mathematics Education graduate program enjoy special online tuition rates for both Montana residents and non-residents alike. This information may be accessed at the Graduate program in Mathematics Education page here. Additional assistance with funding can be found through the Cat Scholarships program.
Distance Learning
Montana State’s online graduate program in Mathematics Education is designed to provide outstanding graduate training opportunities and professional growth, all while working – and studying – in your region.
Anonline program with an optional,encouraged summer in-person2-week session.The program can be completed entirely online if desired.
Admissions Requirements
Note: no GRE Required.
Applications open year round! To ensure that you start your application on the right foot, please review the admissions requirements for the Mathematics Education program. This includes any additional deadlines that Mathematics Education program may have aside from the Graduate School, which does practice rolling admissions.