MEd Mathematics at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

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.

Department: Department of Mathematics & Statistics | Duration: 2 years (32 credit hours) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (March 1), Spring (August 1) | Location: Grand Forks, ND, United States

What you will study

The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect future terms. Updates are published annually in April. In addition to meeting these program requirements, you must also meet the UND School of Graduate Studies admissions requirements to apply for this program. Required courses include MATH 409 Geometry; MATH 421 Statistical Theory I; MATH 431 Introduction to Analysis I; MATH 441 Abstract Algebra; MATH 442 Linear Algebra.

Career pathways

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.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The applicant must meet the School of Graduate Studies’ current minimum general admission requirements as published in the graduate catalog. Satisfy the undergraduate requirements in Education, i.e., 18 credit hours in Education including student teaching. The equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a major in mathematics. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.75 for all undergraduate work or a GPA of at least 3.0 for the junior and senior years of undergraduate work (based on A=4.0). Students who have not completed the equivalent of the following courses will be required to do so as part of their graduate program. Course List Code Title Credits MATH 409 Geometry 3 MATH 421 Statistical Theory I 3 MATH 431 Introduction to Analysis I 3 MATH 441 Abstract Algebra 3 MATH 442 Linear Algebra 3 Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies’ English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,441 a year (2026-27). North Dakota resident rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Arts & Science'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. The same table lists Minnesota residents $17 Source

International applicants: USD 26,882 a year (2026-27). International student rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Arts & Science'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. Source

Terms run Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (May-August).

Graduate applications go through the UND admissions application with a $35 non-refundable fee (no waivers); each graduate program sets its own deadline, listed in the Program Finder. Three academic or professional references and a statement of goals are required.

International graduate applicants: Fall May 1, Spring Sept. 1, Summer Feb. 1, unless the program sets a specific deadline. Application fee $35.

Apply through the official page: https://und.edu/admissions/graduate/apply.html

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