May 13, 2024
Next Start Date
12
Courses Required
$673
Cost Per Credit Hour
36
Total Credit Hours
Online Asynchronous, Synchronous
Learning Formats
The Elementary Mathematics Specialist Master of Arts program is designed to prepare currently licensed teachers to be teacher leaders in elementary mathematics.
The program also focuses on using new digital and networked technologies to expand opportunities for young people.
The coursework provides opportunities for students to engage in: 1) an intensive study of mathematics concepts relevant to the elementary grades, 2) an examination of effective teaching practices for supporting mathematics learning for all students; and 3) targeted study of the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to be an effective teacher leader.
The program includes four mathematics courses, four mathematics pedagogy courses, three teacher leadership courses, and one field-based practicum.
Courses are offered online both in the summer and during the school year. Courses during the school year are scheduled in the evenings to accommodate the work schedules of professionals.
Completing this master’s degree will support you in:
The Master of Arts in Teacher Leadership: Elementary Math Specialist can be completed in five semesters. Courses will be conducted during summer, fall, and spring sessions, both synchronously and asynchronously. The courses are taught by faculty who are nationally and internationally recognized leaders in their fields. This program will enable you to not only to become a more effective teacher in your classroom, but also to have influence within your school and beyond. As a teacher leader, you will develop collaborative relationships with colleagues and encourage them to join you on a journey to improve teaching and learning, both locally and further afield.
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Admission into the Elementary Mathematics Specialist major is based on the academic accomplishments of the applicant as well as the alignment of the applicant’s goals with the goals of the program. Students are selected based on the strengths of their application and their fulfillment of the specific admissions requirements listed below.
Application requirements:
Note: the 18 months of experience must be completed by the end of the program.
Application Deadlines:
Applications are due by April 15 the semester prior to program entrance, although candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates are admitted for a summer start only.
Applicants will be reviewed by a committee of department faculty using a standardized review rubric in which the reviewer will assess the candidate based on: 1) the applicant’s fulfillment of the required admittance criteria; 2) the applicant’s fit with the program’s goals; and 3) the applicant’s potential for success in the program. Reviewers will indicate an overall admissions recommendation for each applicant. Final admissions decisions based on reviewer recommendations will be made by the program coordinator.
Financial aid is available. Students are encouraged to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to determine their eligibility for federal and state funds as well as scholarships. WVU’s FAFSA Code is 003827. Please contact the WVU Financial Aid Office at (304) 293-5242 or financialaid.wvu.edu for additional information.
The Teacher Leadership: Elementary Math Specialist M.A. requires 36 credit
hours to complete. Cost per credit hour is $673.
$24,228 – Residents and Non-Residents
Credits | Cost |
---|---|
1 | $673 |
3 | $2,019 |
6 | $4,038 |
9 | $6,057 |
Tuition and fees are usually not the only educational expenses you may have while pursuing a degree. You may have other costs such as books, supplies and living expenses. Please see the Estimate Costs and Aid webpage for how to estimate and plan for other potential expenses.
Major Requirements
A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for all coursework applied toward the
major.
Core Courses
Course | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
C&I 625 | Leadership Field Experiences and Clinical Practice | 3 |
C&I 670 | Practitioner Inquiry | 3 |
C&I 672 | Professional Learning Communities: Creating Spaces for Collaboration, Coaching, and Praxis | 3 |
C&I 673 | Teacher Leadership: Transforming Identities, Contexts, and Practices | 3 |
Mathematics Courses
Course | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
MATH 510 | Number Systems and Operations | 3 |
MATH 511 | Rational Numbers and Proportional Reasoning | 3 |
MATH 512 | Geometry and Measurement | 3 |
MATH 513 | Functions and Algebraic Reasoning | 3 |
Mathematics Education Courses
Course | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
C&I 635 | Selecting, Designing, and Using Mathematical Tasks in K-6 | 3 |
C&I 636 | Learning Trajectories in Elementary Mathematics | 3 |
C&I 637 | Classroom Practices for Effective Learning Environments in Elementary Mathematics | 3 |
C&I 638 | Planning, Implementing, and Assessing Mathematics Instruction | 3 |
Total Hours: 36
This degree will prepare you to be a teacher leader, working collaboratively with classroom teachers to plan standards-based mathematics lessons and units to deepen understanding of mathematical concepts and improve learning outcomes among K-12 students. As a teacher leader, you will also evaluate mathematics standards, textbooks, and standardized assessments to make recommendations for addressing learning and achievement gaps and will coach/model effective mathematics teaching practices.
Students who graduate from WVU Online with a Teacher Leadership: Elementary Math Specialist M.A. degree will prepare themselves for the following careers. These are only a few examples of some of the many opportunities open to you with this degree.
Education Professor
Projected Growth: 5-7% *Bright Outlook
Tutor
Projected Growth: 5-7% *Bright Outlook
Elementary School Teacher
Projected Growth: 3-4% *Bright Outlook
Instructional Coordinator
Projected Growth: 5-7% *Bright Outlook
Education Administrator
Projected Growth: 3-4%
Information about careers on this list comes from the Occupational information network (O*NET) of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
This online teacher leadership program can be completed in five semesters. Courses are conducted during Summer, Fall, and Spring sessions.
There are many career paths a student could take with a Teacher Leadership: Elementary Math Specialist Master’s Degree, including:
Curious about which careers would yield the highest salary? Here are the following highest-paid jobs in the Teacher Leadership: Math Specialist field: