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Secondary Math Education, M.A.

Online classes with in-person practicum and student teaching in schools near you.

What is an Online program?

Online programs: Teaching and learning takes place over the internet, allowing students to access course materials, interact with instructors and peers, and complete assignments remotely. Some programs may require in-person meetings, residency, or fieldwork.

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.

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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. 

Start Terms for Secondary Math Education, M.A.

  • Online Summer 1 – May 26, 2026
  • Online Fall 1 – August 22, 2026
  • Online Spring 1 – January 19, 2027

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Sample Courses

  • Educational Studies
  • Partnering with the Adolescent Learner
  • Implementing Content-Specific Methods in a Secondary Classroom
  • Characteristics & Development of Diverse Learners
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Meet Our Faculty

  • Faculty

Robert Schulze

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Associate Professor

  • Johnson Campus

  • Faculty

Leigh-Ann Brown

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Associate Professor

  • Castleton Campus

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  • Faculty

Hannah Miller

Faculty

  • Johnson Campus

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  • Faculty

David McGough

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Dean, Graduate Programs

  • Johnson Campus

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  • Faculty

Anne Slonaker

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Department Chair/Professor

  • Castleton Campus

Monica McEnerny
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Monica McEnerny

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Associate Professor

  • Castleton Campus

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  • Faculty

Michaela Stone

Assistant Professor

  • Lyndon Campus

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Get started during these start terms:

  • Online Summer 1 – May 26, 2026
  • Online Fall 1 – August 22, 2026
  • Online Spring 1 – January 19, 2027
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