The M.Ed. — Elementary Mathematics Education concentration integrates research on students’ mathematical thinking with research progress in core mathematics instructional practices, supporting you in developing high-quality elementary mathematics instruction that leads to improved learning for all students.
Advantages of the M.Ed. — Elementary Mathematics Education
- 100% online synchronous classes — one evening per week.
- 33 credit hours.
- Qualifies you for advanced M licensure.
- Potentially qualify for higher pay grades for advanced degrees and licensure.
- Connect and collaborate with fellow in-service teachers across the state.
Program Curriculum Highlights
- Total Credits: 33
- Core Courses (9 credits): Build a strong foundation in essential teaching practices for all concentrations.
- Pedagogical Expertise (21 credits): Deepen your understanding of of K–5 mathematics through courses designed to transform classroom learning:
- Number Systems & Operations
- Rational Numbers & Operations
- Data Analysis & Measurement
- Algebraic Reasoning
- Geometry & Spatial Visualization
- Mathematical Modeling
- Professional Development & Leadership (6 credits): Become a teacher-leader and researcher:
- Teacher as Researcher and Leader I & II
Take Your Career Beyond the Classroom
With an M.Ed. in Teacher Education, you’ll be prepared to lead in your content area and beyond. Graduates often advance into roles such as curriculum specialists, instructional facilitators, and academic coaches—and may also qualify to teach at the collegiate level.
Why UNCG?
At UNC Greensboro, students come first. We are a public, nonprofit, regionally accredited university with more than 130 years of academic excellence. Founded in 1891, UNCG is one of the three original institutions in the UNC System. Today, we are nationally ranked and globally recognized—recently named #1 Top Online College in North Carolina by Newsweek—and offer more than 75 online degree programs at every level.