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Merging course and project work in mathematics and learning sciences, WPI’s Master of Science in Mathematics for Educators (MMED) enables classroom teachers to expand their mathematical expertise while creating more targeted and engaging learning environments for their students.
The program is designed for current middle school, high school, and community college mathematics educators who are seeking to obtain professional licensure in Massachusetts. All classes meet in the late afternoon and evening, and course content can be immediately applied in your own classroom.
The MMED program entails 30 credit hours of work, including three courses in learning sciences, five math content courses, and a culminating self-designed project.
You may select from a wide variety of courses in learning assessment and evaluation: delve into the foundations of learning theory, learn advanced qualitative and quantitative assessment methods, and explore current trends and topics in education. Math content courses are designed specifically for educators and enable you to hone your knowledge in advanced topics in areas including geometry, algebra, modeling, discrete math, and statistics.
Throughout your program of study, you will also learn about modern technologies and applications, including exercises that can be used to challenge and inspire your own students.
The culminating self-designed project helps you merge theory and practice by applying research in your field to your classroom lessons. The project is not a thesis nor an exam, but instead an activity designed to help you in the classroom. You will work closely with an advisor to create a project, implement it, and then assess and evaluate student learning.
A Master of Science in Mathematics for Educators degree from WPI broadens your current classroom approach, elevates your professional standing, and makes you eligible for professional licensure in Massachusetts. Depending on your district’s rules, the degree may upgrade your pay status, as well.
