Overview

About the Program

The Interdisciplinary Studies concentration in interdisciplinary mathematics and science leadership - K-8 mathematics specialist program at Virginia Commonwealth University is offered in a cohort model. It is a state-approved program that meets all of the requirements for the Virginia mathematics specialist endorsement. Teachers must have at least three years of experience in K-8 classrooms and a strong interest in mathematics to apply.

About Math Specialists

Mathematics specialists are teacher leaders with strong preparation and background in mathematics content, instructional strategies and school leadership. Based in elementary and middle schools, mathematics specialists are excellent teachers who are released from full-time classroom responsibilities so that they can support the professional growth of their colleagues, promoting enhanced mathematics instruction and student learning throughout their schools. They are responsible for strengthening classroom teachers’ understanding of mathematics content, sharing research that addresses how students learn mathematics and helping teachers develop more effective mathematics teaching practices that allow all students to reach high standards.

VCU faculty and others nationwide have conducted research of the impact of mathematics specialists. The research has provided evidence that over time mathematics specialists help classroom teachers develop more effective teaching practices that positively affect student learning and achievement.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Number and Operations

Geometry and Measurement

Functions and Algebra

Statistics and Probability

Rational Numbers and Proportional Reasoning

Mathematics Education Leadership

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Richmond, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

At least three years of successful K-8 mathematics and/or science teaching experience

Three recommendations: at least one from an immediate supervisor or principal and at least one that addresses leadership potential

Submission of satisfactory scores on either the GRE or MAT from a current test (fewer than five years old) (Provisional admission may be granted pending fulfillment of this requirement.)

A written statement of intent that provides evidence of at least three years of experience in teaching mathematics and/or science for kindergarten through eighth grades

Interview to develop program of study (Program director will contact student after initial review of application.)

Work experience

At least three years of successful K-8 mathematics and/or science teaching experience

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31590 USD / year

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Out-of-State

31590 USD / year

≈ 31590 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

16754 USD / year

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Living costs

Richmond

United States

1071 - 1750 USD / month

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Overview

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About Math Specialists

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Academic requirements

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