Skip to main content

Teaching Changes the World

Elevate your teaching career and ignite a passion for mathematics in the next generation with our M.S.Ed. in Math Education. This dynamic 30-credit hour program isn't just about advancing your degree—it's about securing your professional future in a high-demand field where you'll make a lasting impact. Dive into the fascinating world of mathematical relationships, gaining powerful tools to inspire lifelong learning in your students. Whether you aspire to teach at the Middle Childhood (grades 5-9) or Adolescence level (grades 7-12), our program equips you with the credentials for Professional Certification in New York State. Join us, and transform your love for math into a catalyst for change in education.

Graduate Degree Benefits

Fredonia’s graduate program inspire scholarly inquiry, professional research, ethical practice, artistic performance, and innovation. We help students connect their intellectual and creative goals with civic and global opportunities. Our program offers:

  • Fast degree completion: Earn your degree in one year full-time or part-time with flexible scheduling for working professionals.
  • Extensive field experience: Work with veteran teachers to build teaching skills and bring practical experience to your classroom.
  • Collaboration: Engage with faculty and peers in our "Fish Bowl," a hub for discussing pedagogy and the field of mathematics.
  • Professional growth: Attend conferences and participate in community outreach, expanding your knowledge and professional network.
  • NYS Professional Teaching Certification: Available for Grades 5-9 or 7-12.

Career Opportunities for Math Education

  • Curriculum Director
  • Educational Consultant
  • Instructional Coordinator
  • School Principal
  • District Administrator
  • High School Teacher
  • Middle School Teacher
  • School Superintendent

MAED 591 Math Academy: K-12 Materials

Assists educational practitioners to become knowledgeable consumers of research and evaluation reports by helping them critically analyze and evaluate research.

MAED 509 Technology in Mathematics Education

Focus on research-based positive approaches to the prevention of and intervention on academic and social challenges of P-12 students with disabilities. Principles of classroom structure and organization, classroom management, positive proactive behavior management, and school-wide discipline plans are emphasized, with a basis in current research.

MAED 510 School Mathematics from an Advanced Perspective

Prepares teachers to teach elementary mathematics through laboratory and learner-oriented activities. Class members prepare laboratory materials, kits, and activity-type lessons for their own classrooms.

High School Teacher

High school teachers teach academic lessons and various skills that students will need to attend college and to enter the job market.

  • Average NYS Salary: $92,696
  • Typical Entry-Level Education: Bachelor's degree

School Administrators

School administrators plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.

  • Average NYS Salary: $145,530
  • Typical Entry-Level Education: Master's degree

Instructional Coordinator

Instructional coordinators oversee school curriculums and teaching standards. They develop instructional material, implement it, and assess its effectiveness.

  • Average Salary: $74,620 per year
  • Job Outlook 2023-2033: 2% growth
  • Typical Entry-Level Education: Master's degree

Why Math Education at Fredonia?

Math classroom instruction, a significant benefit to students who want to be math teachers.

Field Experience

Immediate, hands-on opportunities working in the field with students.

Fredonia math student showing work at the board. Fredonia students work collaboratively while earning a degree in math.

Assistantships

Accepted applicants can apply for competitive teaching assistantships in the department, providing experience teaching in a university setting.

Math students working on problems in the math fishbowl while earning a graduate degree in math.

Math Camp

Fredonia math education graduate students design and implement a math camp for middle school students called Camp COMETS.

Take the next step

Request Info Visit Apply