We are very happy that you are considering graduate study in Mathematics Education at the University of South Florida. This webpage is designed to provide some insight into the admission process, expectations and professional opportunities that enrollment in our program can provide. Most of the students pursuing a Masters degree in Mathematics Education have received undergraduate training and degrees in teacher education and are teaching. The other cluster of students are those who are making a career change, have a good mathematics background and want to become teachers, but have little or no prior professional education training.
Different programs address the needs of both populations.
Some of those who are teaching at the high school level want to become qualified for a position teaching mathematics at a community college. Finally, a Masters degree is a first step for those who want to go on to do doctoral level graduate study. There are jobs in Florida and most of the country for certified, competent mathematics teachers. Four different masters degree options are designed to meet the needs and goals of a wide variety of graduate students. Of the four options, three MA programs offered are administered by the Mathematics Education faculty, but are in fact shared programs with the Mathematics Department.