Curriculum and Instruction, Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Mathematics Education Specialization: Middle School Math Teaching and Learning Area of Emphasis (off-campus)

Graduate School Minimum Requirements

The Graduate School at UMD requires a minimum GPA of 3.0. If you do not meet the Graduate School minimum requirement of 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in all prior Undergraduate and Graduate work, please submit a petition for a letter of support from the program coordinator, contact Sara Kirschner at skirschn@umd.edu to make this request.

As required by the Graduate School, all application materials are to be submitted electronically:

• Graduate application

• Transcripts (upload an unofficial copy to application). Please note that upon admission by The Graduate School applicants are required to submit an official transcript for enrollment at the University of Maryland, College Park.

• *Statement of Purpose (see details in application guide)

• Resume

• Letters of recommendation (provide recommender's name & email on application-the -recommender will be contacted by auto-generated email to submit their electronic recommendation)

• Non-refundable application fee ($75) for each program to which an applicant applies

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The official transcript should be sent to the graduate school.

University of Maryland College Park

Enrollment Services Operation – Attn: Graduate Admissions

Room 0130 Mitchell Building College Park, MD 20742

For detailed information please refer to the Application Guide for the Middle School Math M.Ed. program.

Apply at gradapply.umd.edu.

Please refer to the Guide to Applying for instructions on how to apply for graduate admission. If you have questions or concerns, we ask you to first review our list of  Frequently Asked Questions. International applicants should visit the International admissions webpage for additional information.  

For questions related to the admissions process, prospective students may contact Kay Moon, TLPL Graduate Coordinator, at (301) 405-3118 or kmoon@umd.edu.

For academic advising on the M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, Teaching and Learning Mathematics in Middle School program, please contact Sara Kirshner, Department of Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership, University of Maryland, email address: skirschn@umd.edu.

The off-campus tuition is about the same rate of the in-state campus tuition, regardless of residency, the additional on-campus graduate fees do not apply. The graduate tuition rates can be found at University of Maryland Tuition and Fees page.

Many school districts offer tuition reimbursement. For example, MCPS offers tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.  Learn more about MCPS University Partnerships. It is not a requirement to be in MCPS to join this cohort.

Financial Support & Scholarships

AFCEA Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Teachers for America's Future - Graduate Scholarship

UMD College of Education

A. Mathematics Education Pedagogy Courses - 3 courses (9 cr)
These are curriculum-referenced courses in mathematics education that focus on the content taught as part of that curriculum and the design, pedagogy, and student learning issues associated with the effective implementation of the courses. For the initial cohort aimed at serving the TLPL-MCPS Partnership, these new courses were developed jointly by TLPL-Math Ed faculty and Math Department faculty with consultation from MCPS.

• TLPL 612: Teaching and Learning Algebra in the Middle School (3 cr)
• TLPL 615: Teaching and Learning Geometry in the Middle Grades (3 cr)
• TLPL 616: Teaching and Learning Statistics in the Middle School (3 cr)

B. Mathematics Courses (related to Pedagogy courses) - 3 courses (9 cr)

These are three content courses that are intended to deepen the middle school teacher’s understanding of the subject matter beyond that specific to a particular middle school level course of study. Courses focus on Algebra, data analysis & statistics, and geometry or number.

• MATH 487: Number for Middle School Teachers (3 cr)
• MATH 480: Algebra for Middle School Teachers (3 cr)
• MATH 481: Statistics and Data Analysis for Middle School Teachers (3 cr)

C. Mathematics Education Curriculum and Pedagogy - 3 courses (9 cr)

These are courses on assessment, curriculum, and students' mathematical understanding that are part of the M.Ed. Program in Mathematics Education and in which the candidates will study positions and review theory and research that helps them see themselves in relation to the broader field of mathematics education.

• TLPL 610: Trends in Mathematics Education (3 cr)
• TLPL 613: Problem-Solving and Innovative Thinking in the Mathematics Classroom (3 cr)
• TLPL 614: Assessing Mathematical Understanding (3 cr)

D. Research/Inquiry Methods - 1 course (3 cr)

This course provides for foundations in quantitative and/or qualitative inquiry and analysis and engages the candidate in the completion of a classroom-based inquiry project.

• TLPL 698: Conducting Research on Teaching * offered multiple semesters

Middle School Mathematics Partnership

For more information about the Teaching and Learning Mathematics in the Middle Grades, please contact: 

Sara Kirschner, Ph.D. Program Director 
email: skirschn@umd.edu

Deadlines vary by degree and program.  Please refer to the Graduate  School's application information.

For more information, please contact: 

Sara Kirschner, PhD. Program Director 
Email skirschn@umd.edu 

CATALOG AND POLICIES

Graduate students in the College of Education are responsible for meeting University and the Graduate School policy, and for meeting Program requirements.  See the Graduate Catalog and Graduate Policies governing graduate education at the University of Maryland. The schedule adjustment policy is available from the Office of the Registrar and provides information on adding and dropping courses, penalties, and refund schedules.

HANDBOOKS

The Handbook for Creative Initiatives in Teacher Education (CITE) provides information on program goals, teaching requirements, coursework, and roles and responsibilities of interns.

FORMS

Graduate students are required to submit various forms at specific points in the program and as part of the degree clearance process. Please refer to Steps Toward Graduation to determine the steps and forms that are required. To access forms used by graduate students visit the Graduate Studies Forms page in Student Services.