Overview

The MEd, Mathematics Education - Professional Studies degree from University of Minnesota does not lead to teaching licensure and is designed for teachers that already hold a teaching license. If you wish to earn your teaching license, please apply to our MEd and Teaching License in Mathematics Education program.

Curriculum

With guidance from faculty advisors, candidates complete courses in three areas: a core academic program in education, courses specific to the area of mathematics education, and elective courses. Coursework is planned around your individual interests.

Topics covered include:

instruction and assessment
technology-assisted mathematics instruction
teaching problem solving
mathematics for diverse learners

Career Outlook

Teachers with a master's degree are regarded as experts in their field, making you a more competitive job candidate with an MEd
Teachers who have a master's degree will see a roughly $7,000 annual salary increase [Teacher.org ]
Though the salary increase with a master's degree will vary by district and state, Minnesota teachers are on the higher end of the payscale. Median Minnesota teacher salaries were $64,790 and $64,960 for middle school and high school respectively in 2019 [BLS ].
Once a teacher is employed, there is much more mobility that comes with a Master's. Teachers with advanced degrees can be promoted to school administration positions and can become mentors to other teachers based upon specific graduate training.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Approaches to Curriculum: Instruction and Assessment
Action Research in Educational Settings
Teaching and Learning Mathematics
Technology-Assisted Mathematics Instruction
Directed Studies in Mathematics Education
Rational Number Concepts and Proportionality

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree and 2.80 GPA is required.
Unofficial transcripts. Upload your transcripts into the application system; please do not mail your transcripts. Official transcripts are required only after you are admitted.
Resume. Tailor your resume to focus on relevant academic and work experience.
Personal statement. Describe your career goals and rationale for pursuing your MEd Limit: 1 page.
An English translation of your transcripts, if the transcript is not in English.
A course by course evaluation may be required.
TOEFL scores.
International students with F-1 visas may take no more than the equivalent of one completely online education class (or 3 credits per semester) and count it towards their full-time course requirement.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

33552 USD / year

≈ 33552 USD / year
Out-of-State

33552 USD / year

≈ 33552 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21264 USD / year

≈ 21264 USD / year

Living costs

Minneapolis

United States

1130 - 2045 USD / month

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

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Curriculum

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Programme Structure

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Living costs

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