Program Details
To help meet the urgent nationwide need for middle school STEM teachers, WGU offers an affordable, accredited, online Master of Arts in Teaching, Mathematics Education (Middle Grades). The program prepares students to earn a teaching license and a master’s degree. Curriculum includes mathematics content, theoretical and practical application of teaching methodology, lesson planning, and classroom management. A 12–20 week in-classroom teaching experience is incorporated. The M.A. in Teaching, Mathematics Education (Middle Grades) is designed for individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree, and leads to initial teacher licensure in all 50 states. WGU’s Teachers College is CAEP-accredited.
WGU holds the same accreditation as many state universities. With unparalleled online flexibility, students can complete most of their coursework whenever and wherever works best for their schedule. Students also benefit from WGU's competency-based learning model, which lets them pass most courses as quickly as they prove mastery of the material, making it possible to accelerate their progress and potentially graduate faster. Faculty Mentors work one-on-one with WGU students, providing dedicated coaching, guidance, and support from enrollment through graduation.
Requirements
The program includes a student teaching component.
The program requires a total of 46 competency units (CUs), the equivalent to the traditional credit hour.
Admission requirements:
- Provide official transcripts that demonstrate you have earned a bachelor’s degree from a recognized accredited university
- Meet any program-specific admissions requirements
- Interview with a WGU Enrollment Counselor
Special Accreditation
WGU's Teachers College is accredited based on the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) standards for a period of 7 years, from 2012 to 2019.
WGU’s Teachers College is eligible and will seek accreditation based on the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Standards in spring 2018.