{"id":73,"date":"2021-08-11T12:28:01","date_gmt":"2021-08-11T17:28:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/mathematics-computer-science\/?page_id=73"},"modified":"2026-03-23T15:02:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T20:02:35","slug":"mathematics-education-m-s","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/mathematics-computer-science\/programs-courses\/mathematics-education-m-s\/","title":{"rendered":"Mathematics Education M.S."},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Mathematics Education M.S.<\/h2>\n<p class=\"intro\">Intended for middle and secondary school math teachers, the MS in mathematics education focuses on advanced instructional methodologies and subject area depth for middle and high school education.<\/p>\n<h2>Curriculum<\/h2>\n<p>The program requires a minimum of 32 credits that include six credits from the Professional Education Department, nine required core credits and 15 credits are mathematics electives. Students must also complete a pedagogical portfolio and final research paper for the final two credits.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the courses in this program, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/catalog\/graduate\/current\/programs\/ms__matm\">visit the course catalog.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Admission Process<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Open enrollment: <\/strong>Fall applicants should submit their application and additional materials by<strong> April 1 <\/strong>for preferred consideration.<\/p>\n<h3>Application Requirements<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/admissions\/graduate\/apply\/\">Graduate Application for Admission<\/a> <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Official transcripts of bachelor&rsquo;s degree<\/strong> from an accredited college or university<\/li>\n<li>Overall undergraduate GPA:<strong> 2.75* <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A copy of <strong>current teaching license<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Two (2) letters of recommendation<\/strong> from a previous employer\/professor<\/li>\n<li><strong>International students must provide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/admissions\/international\/admission-requirements\/graduate-application\/\">Proof of English Proficiency<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>International graduate students must pay a $50 International Program Process Fee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*Students with an undergraduate GPA below 2.75 or who are within 11 semester hours of satisfying undergraduate degree requirements may qualify for provisional admission.<\/p>\n<p>Contact the <a href=\"mailto:grad@bemidjistate.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">School of Graduate Studies<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<h2>Tuition &amp; Aid<\/h2>\n<p>We offer in-state\/reciprocity tuition rates to <em>all<\/em> of our graduate students. Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/mybsu\/finances\/aid\/\">Financial Aid<\/a> website for more information on options for funding your education.<\/p>\n<p>Some students may qualify for a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/graduate-studies\/guidelines\/\">graduate assistantship<\/a>, which includes a tuition waiver and stipend. GAs, in return, are expected to complete certain teaching and\/or research assignments for the department.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mathematics Education M.S. Intended for middle and secondary school math teachers, the MS in mathematics education focuses on advanced instructional methodologies and subject area depth for middle and high school education. 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