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Master's in Mathematics

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Study mathematical concepts and teaching methods, and prepare to share your passion for math with the next generation.

Mathematical skills are foundational to everyday life. An M.Ed. in Mathematics from UND equips you to teach those skills to middle and high school students — and to enter a high-demand field.

Program type:
Master's Degree
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
2 years
Credit hours:
32

Why earn a master's in mathematics education?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
March 1

If you're an international student, refer to the international application process for deadlines.

In an increasingly technological world, math teachers are in more demand than ever. With an M.Ed. in Mathematics from UND, you'll be prepared to fill the gap as a middle or high school math teacher.

The master's in mathematics education combines a strong foundation in mathematical concepts with coursework in teaching methods. The program culminates in an independent study project that pulls together everything you've learned.

As an master's in math student, you'll join a close-knit community of faculty and fellow students. Graduate courses are small — as few as five students — giving you easy access to faculty for advising and support.

Master's in Mathematics Education

  • Practice your teaching skills by teaching Math Active Learning Lab courses and tutoring.

  • Volunteer to work with teenage math students in our annual Math Track Meet.

  • Immerse yourself in a topic of interest and complete a large-scale independent study project.

  • Choose an area of concentration and a cognate area.

  • Study with faculty who are experts in their areas of interest.

  • Study at a Carnegie R1 Institution ranked #151 by the NSF. Students are an integral part of UND research.

Master's in Math Education Jobs

65K

Median annual salary for high school teachers, 2023

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Year after year, American students fare poorly on international mathematics exams. And year after year, the vast majority of states report that there aren't enough qualified math teachers to meet demand.

For you, that means unlimited opportunity. Your master's in Mathematics from UND prepares you to teach at the middle school or high school level in any type of school system, or to work in curriculum development or educational research. Whatever path you take, you'll help ensure that today's students have the mathematical skills they need to thrive.

When You Earn a Master's in Mathematics

A master's in Mathematics gives you the strategic skills you need, including:

  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Statistics
  • Curriculum Development
  • Java (Programming Language)
  • R (Programming Language)

Master's in Math Education Courses

MATH 516. Applied Mathematics. 3 Credits.

The content of the course varies but includes current topics in applied mathematics such as: (1) ordinary or partial differential equations, (2) approximation theory and perturbation techniques, (3) modeling and computer simulation, (4) special functions, (5) numerical analysis, (6) variational methods, (7) transforms, (8) integral equations. Prerequisite: MATH 266 or consent of instructor.

MATH 576. Algebra and Geometry for Middle School Teachers. 3 Credits.

Algebra and Geometry course intended for middle school teachers: a) planning to qualify to teach middle school mathematics; or b) teachers looking to enrich their content knowledge in mathematics. Topics may include: rational number system, introduction to number theory, algebraic thinking, spatial reasoning and representation, introduction to Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry, problem solving and pedagogical issues. May not be used in Ph.D. or Master's programs. Prerequisite: Licensed K-12 teacher, College Algebra, and instructor consent.

MATH 577. Calculus Concepts for Middle School Teachers. 3 Credits.

Calculus course intended for middle school teachers: a) planning to qualify to teach middle school mathematics; or b) teachers looking to enrich their content knowledge in mathematics. Topics may include: analysis of functions, mathematical modeling, limits, continuity, differentiation, integration, and pedagogical issues. May not be used in Ph.D. or Master's programs. Prerequisite: Licensed K-12 teacher, College Algebra, and instructor consent.

MATH 409. Geometry. 3 Credits.

Metric and synthetic approach to Euclidean geometry. The usual topics in elementary geometry treated in a mathematically logical way. Topics include congruence, inequalities, parallelism, similarity, area, solid geometry and the circle. Prerequisite: MATH 208 or MATH 330. F.

MATH 435. Theory of Numbers. 3 Credits.

Basic properties of numbers, including divisibility, primes, congruences, Diophantine equations and residue theory. Prerequisite: MATH 208 or MATH 330. S.

MATH 421. Statistical Theory I. 3 Credits.

Discrete and continuous random variables, expectation, moments, moment generating functions, properties of special distributions, introduction to hypothesis testing, sampling distributions, Central Limit Theorem, curve of regression, correlation, empirical regression by least squares, maximum likelihood estimation, Neyman-Pearson lemma, likelihood ratio test, power function, chi-square tests, change of variable, "t" and "F" tests, one and two-way ANOVA, nonparametric methods. Prerequisite: MATH 265. F.

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Department Contact
Ryan Zerr, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Department Chair
P 701.777.4605

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