M.A.T. Mathematics Education at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The M.A.T. in Mathematics Education is for individuals seeking initial certification to teach mathematics in middle grades (5-9) or secondary grades (6-12). The programme is accredited by the Florida Department of Education and CAEP.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Teaching and Learning | Duration: 30 credit hours minimum | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

30 credit hours: 12 shared core hours (classroom management, teaching the adolescent learner, disciplinary literacies, teaching English learners), 12 concentration hours in Middle Grades Mathematics (5-9) or Secondary Mathematics (6-12), and 6 hours of practicum and final internship, with an action research project in place of a comprehensive exam.

Career pathways

Middle grades and secondary mathematics teaching in Florida schools.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must also meet USF university admission and English proficiency requirements. Meet one of: passed the Florida Subject Area Exam in Mathematics (5-9 or 6-12, matching the preferred concentration), or completed at least 18 credit hours in mathematics at or above college algebra. International applicants to the College of Education must provide a social security number for degree programmes requiring practica or internships.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Master's and Educational Specialist admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for master's and Educational Specialist programmes: June 1 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration; priority applications receive maximum consideration and later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The nonrefundable graduate degree-seeking application fee is $30, paid through the Online Graduate Application site; international applicants may pay by electronic fund transfer from international banks. Test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc.) are required only if the programme requires them.

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