Overview

Key features

This master's degree in Mathematics for Teaching offered by Harvard University will help you:

Build deeper knowledge of mathematics content, with a particular focus on middle and high school math classrooms.

Learn tactics that can improve student motivation through interactive problem-solving activities.
Develop an enhanced understanding of what it means to learn math and where mathematical misconceptions and student confusion can occur.

Program overview

The degree includes 12 courses, with at least four courses taken on campus.

Get started. You begin by completing two stipulated degree courses as outlined on the degree requirements page. This is your opportunity to demonstrate your commitment and ability to perform well as a Harvard student.
Apply to the program. While you are completing your second degree course, you submit your application. We have application cycles in the fall, spring, and summer.
Continue your studies, online and on campus. As you progress through the program, you choose from courses offered on campus or online, year round, in the fall, spring, or summer. You are required to take at least four courses on campus. Three-week summer options available.
Complete a thesis or a capstone.
If you choose the thesis track, you work independently with a thesis director on in-depth research topic related to your professional goals. You'll emerge with a solid understanding of how educational research is executed and communicated, producing publishable quality results.
If you choose the capstone track, you'll work in a classroom setting with fellow master's candidates to investigate a variety of approaches to teaching, with the goal of helping you develop fresh, innovative approaches to communicating mathematics in the classroom.
Graduate with your Harvard degree. You participate in the annual Harvard Commencement, receiving your Harvard University degree: Master of Liberal Arts (ALM) in Extension Studies, field: Mathematics for Teaching.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Master of Liberal Arts, Mathematics for Teaching degree field consists of 12 courses, four of which you take on campus. Three-week summer sessions available. You choose between the thesis or capstone track.

12 Graduate Courses

Mathematical Foundations for Teaching Secondary School Math
2 mathematical theory courses
Calculus 2
1 pedagogy and lesson study course
4 math for teaching electives

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Mathematics Teaching View 649 other Masters in Mathematics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

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100

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125

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admissions: Earn Your Way In

To begin the admission process, you simply register—no application needed—for the following two, graduate-level degree courses (available online):

MATH E-300 Mathematical Foundations for Teaching Secondary School Math
One mathematical theory course

The two courses don't need to be taken in a particular order or in the same semester, but each course must be completed with a grade of B or higher, without letting your overall Harvard cumulative GPA dip below 3.0.

Eligibility: Before you enroll in any degree-applicable courses, you must possess a four-year regionally accredited US bachelor's degree. You cannot already have or be in the process of earning a master's degree in mathematics or a related field. Foreign bachelor’s degrees must be evaluated, and the Admissions Office makes final determinations about eligibility.

Tuition Fee

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International

38640 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38640 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
National

38640 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38640 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
In-State

38640 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38640 USD for the full programme during 12 months.

Living costs for Cambridge

1814 - 3756 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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