MS in Education

Mathematics (Grades 5–8)


Program Details

Curriculum

Completion Requirements

  • 30 semester credits
    • Core courses (15 sem. cr.)
    • Specialization courses (15 sem. cr.)

View the COMPLETE CURRICULUM PLAN.

Time to completion will vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 855-646-5286.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for this master’s program, you must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, teaching experience, and meet the general admission requirements. All applicants must submit a completed online application and transcripts. Depending on program specialization, additional requirements may apply.

More information for international applicants.

Tuition and Fees

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost amount
Tuition 30 semester credit hours

Traditional courses: $615 per semester hour

Accelerating courses: $130 per semester hour (maximum of five)

$18,450**
Program Fee Per semester $230 $1,150
      $19,600***
BELIEVE & ACHIEVE SCHOLARSHIP

YOUR TUITION
-$3,690

$15,910*

*Represents specialization other than Educational Leadership and Administration (International Non-Licensure), Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Preparation; Licensure), and STEM Education, Traditional option, minimum time to completion, and Believe & Achieve Scholarship. Your actual total program time and costs may vary. Believe & Achieve Scholarship savings based on current tuition. See Scholarship Details for more information..

**Total tuition could potentially be lower based on the number of accelerating courses selected, if any.

***Tuition reflects the minimum time to completion. Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Tuition and time to complete may be reduced if transfer credits are accepted, or if you receive grants, scholarships or other tuition reductions. Walden may accept up to 15 transfer credits. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 855-646-5286.

Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included and may cost between $1,000 and $1,400.

Program Outcomes

 

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be prepared to:

  • Utilize a variety of manipulative materials, calculators, and other emerging technological resources in the classroom to incorporate the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Process Standards and the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Mathematical Practice into their teaching.
  • Apply strategies to help students diagnose misconceptions, solve problems successfully, and develop mathematical habits of mind.

This Specialization is informed by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Process Standards and the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Mathematical Practice.

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