Vermont State’s M.A. in Secondary Math Education will help you to shape adolescents into more sophisticated thinkers. You’ll learn how to help your students improve their logical and spatial reasoning, problem-solving, and rational analysis, and you’ll be ready to demonstrate practical applications of math.
You’ll combine your expertise in math with a mastery of adolescent development to become a confident, capable high school math teacher. Prepare to earn your initial license and discover how to use your passion for math to make a difference in the lives of your students.
We understand that the cost and value of graduate studies is important for you to consider. That’s why we’re committed to helping you to fit this program into your unique financial situation, and will assist you with identifying scholarship and grant opportunities that can augment affordable financial aid packages. Contact this program’s Admissions Counselor any time to discuss the opportunities available to you.
Combined with scholarships and aid, a Vermont State education is within reach for students from all financial backgrounds. Speak with our Admissions Counselor to estimate what your true out-of-pocket costs might be for this program.
Graduate Tuition
Tuition for Secondary Math Education, M.A.
$661 Per Credit
$850 Per Credit
For complete information on tuition and fees across all programs and locations, as well as indirect costs of attendance, visit the complete tuition and fees page.
Why Get a Master’s in Secondary Math Education at Vermont State?
High Demand: Math teachers are in high demand in Vermont and many other states, and a master’s degree in education from Vermont State will give you a distinct advantage over other candidates in the job market. Nearly 100% of recent graduates are employed full time in the field.
High Impact: In a world that is increasingly driven by data, it is more important than ever that citizens develop mathematical literacy. As a high school teacher, you’ll be able to significantly impact your students and their confidence as mathematicians.
Experience: We prioritize experiential learning, so you’ll graduate having spent considerable time working directly with students.
Flexibility: With online classes and in-person fieldwork, you’ll be able to build a degree plan that works for your schedule and location.
What You’ll Learn
You’ll study a range of topics, including different perspectives on education, promoting student engagement, and multi-modal literacy. You’ll graduate knowing how to create inspiring lesson plans and be ready to help your students appreciate and value logical thinking. You’ll also become an expert in young adolescent development and investigate how today’s complex social world influences adolescents’ learning.
Our Math Education curriculum will ready you to earn your initial license with Math endorsement. You’ll also be prepared to advance equity and inclusion, embrace diversity, and promote equal opportunity for all students.
You’ll complete two required practicums and a full-time internship, giving you the opportunity to develop your practical knowledge, content delivery, and classroom management strategies. Our Teacher Education Placement Office can assist you with finding the right field placement.
This program is accredited by the Results Oriented Program Approval (ROPA), Vermont Agency of Education (AOE), and Vermont Standards Board for Professional Educators (VSBPE). Graduates will be eligible for initial licensure with Math endorsement.
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Sample Courses
Educational Studies
Partnering with the Adolescent Learner
Implementing Content-Specific Methods in a Secondary Classroom
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