Overview
Explore Our 100% Online MSEd. in Elementary Math
Sharpen your expertise as a math educator when you earn your MSEd. in Elementary Math online from Northwest Missouri State University. Address the demand for math teachers in the classroom and math specialists in the workplace while learning innovative teaching techniques that will prepare students for success.
In this master’s in elementary math education, you will deepen your understanding of how elementary school students learn data and probability, pre-number concepts and operations in base ten, geometry, measurement, and algebraic reasoning. Additionally, develop your ability to teach equitably and contribute to a supportive school culture with essential multicultural education coursework.
Expand your career opportunities with our focus on instructional leadership. After completing this program, you will have satisfied the requirements for the elementary math specialist advanced teaching certification. Broaden your impact on education and promote school-wide learning when you master the process of evaluating, analyzing and integrating multiple data sources.
Northwest courses focus on real-world application. Improve your teaching when you apply what you learn today in your classroom tomorrow. Designed for practicing educators, our 100% online MSEd. in Elementary Math is relevant and rewarding.
Northwest Missouri State University is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). This program has been awarded full accreditation by AAQEP through June 30, 2027. Full accreditation acknowledges that a program prepares effective educators who continue to grow as professionals and has demonstrated the commitment and capacity to continue to do so.
Graduates of this MSEd. in Elementary Math online will be able to:
- Improve math teaching abilities in the K-6 environment
- Equip teachers with the expertise to provide math teaching, coaching and direction for other teachers
- Identify strategies for school and district improvements in math education
Career opportunities in education include:
- Math Teacher
- Math Curriculum Specialist
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Tuition and Fees
Our Competitive Tuition Price Makes Northwest Stand Out
Our MSEd. in Elementary Math online program offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition, which is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSEd. in Elementary Math | $350 | $1,050 | $10,500* |
Important Refund Information
| 2nd day of class | Last date for 100% refund for dropped course |
| 4th day of class | Last date for 75% refund for dropped course |
| 6th day of class | Last date for 50% refund for dropped course |
| 8th day of class | Last date for 25% refund for dropped course |
*Tuition and fees are subject to change. Current amounts are based on 2020-21 tuition rates. Textbooks and laptops are not included with tuition.
Northwest Missouri State University is ranked #1 among the "Best Online Colleges in Missouri" by SR Education Group (2019).
Calendar
Remember These Important Dates and Deadlines
Northwest online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 | 01/11/23 | 01/03/23 | 01/03/23 | 01/04/23 | 01/06/23 | 03/03/23 |
| Spring 2 | 03/13/23 | 02/24/23 | 03/01/23 | 03/07/23 | 03/08/23 | 04/28/23 |
| Summer 1 | 05/09/23 | 04/25/23 | 04/28/23 | 05/02/23 | 05/04/23 | 06/23/23 |
| Summer 2 | 06/26/23 | 06/09/23 | 06/14/23 | 06/16/23 | 06/21/23 | 08/11/23 |
| Fall 1 | 08/21/23 | 08/07/23 | 08/10/23 | 08/14/23 | 08/16/23 | 10/06/23 |
| Fall 2 | 10/16/23 | 10/02/23 | 10/05/23 | 10/09/23 | 10/11/23 | 12/01/23 |
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Admissions
Apply for Your Degree Quickly and Easily
At Northwest, we’ve streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the MSEd. in Elementary Math online, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them. The requirements include:
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To apply for this program, you must meet these requirements:
- Valid teaching certificate
- A minimum overall grade point average of 2.75 on the undergraduate transcript OR an undergraduate overall GPA of 2.50 to 2.74 and a 3.0 GPA on six hours of required graduate coursework at Northwest in the major program where admission is requested.
- Documentation of ONE of the following:
- Successful completion of another Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education with at least a 2.75 GPA OR
- National Board Certification OR
- Successful completion of nationally normed educational performance assessment or content assessment OR
- Department analytical writing assessment that is evaluated using a writing scoring guide based on the modified CUNY scales with a score of 4.0 or higher. OR
- Recent teaching evaluation
If you are a non-Missouri student, you should determine whether this program fits the certification requirements for your state.
Official transcript(s) can be emailed to: [email protected]. To submit official documents by mail, send them to:
Graduate Records SpecialistNorthwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468-6001
Have a question? Call us at 844-890-9304.
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Courses
Explore the Coursework for the MSEd. in Elementary Math Online
For the MSEd. in Elementary Math online, the curriculum is comprised of 10 courses (30 credit hours).
MATH 17623: Data and Probability for EMS
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
The course is designed to develop understanding of probabilistic reasoning and the collection, exploration, and analysis of data. Emphasis will be given to how children think and learn about these concepts and how they fit into the elementary school curriculum.
MATH 17625: Number and Operation for EMS
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
The course is designed to develop an understanding of the learning and teaching of pre-number concepts, counting and cardinality, and numbers and operations in base ten. Emphasis will be given to how children think about and learn these concepts and how they fit into the elementary school curriculum.
MATH 17626: Rational Number and Ratio and Proportional Relationships for EMS
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
The course is designed to develop an understanding of the learning and teaching of rational numbers and ratio and proportional relationships. Emphasis will be given to how children think about and learn these concepts and how they fit into the elementary school curriculum.
MATH 17627: Algebraic Reasoning for EMS
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course will focus on the content and complexities of teaching and assessing algebraic reasoning in grade 1-6 settings. Course content will include examination of representation and analysis of mathematical situations and structures. Attention will be given to patterns, functions, and the transition from arithmetic to algebra.
MATH 17628: Geometry and Measurement for EMS
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to develop an understanding of the teaching and learning of geometry and measurement. Emphasis will be given to how children think and learn these concepts and how they fit into an elementary mathematics education.
EDCI 62623: Mathematical Leadership: Foundations of Curriculum Development
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This introductory course provides opportunities for participants to develop knowledge and understanding of leadership principles and the process of continuous improvement as it relates to the roles and responsibilities of elementary mathematics specialists.
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This leadership course in the EMS program focuses on research and practice related to teamwork, interaction, communication, conflict resolution, and leadership in K-5 schools. Candidates will examine strategies for influencing and facilitating school/district improvement (e.g., mentoring and observing colleagues, conducting professional development, and making data-informed decisions to improve student learning) collaborating with colleagues and administration. Candidates will focus on mentoring and observing colleagues, conducting professional development, and making data-informed decisions to improve student learning school- and district-wide.
MATH 17630: Capstone Practicum for Elementary Mathematics Specialists
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This practicum course serves as a capstone for the Masters in Elementary Mathematics Program. Candidates will acquire experience through their practicum that provides opportunities to synthesize and apply the content knowledge, develop, and refine the leadership skills, and demonstrate their capabilities as an Elementary Mathematics Specialist included in the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educator’s EMS Standards.
EDUC 61641: Data Literacy and Assessment for Schools
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course will focus on the development of skills related to finding, evaluating, analyzing, prioritizing and integrating data sources for the improvement of student learning. Students will retrieve data, develop an action plan for improvement, and create a project demonstrating proficiency in data literacy. 21 hours field experience.
EDUC 61642: Multicultural Education for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Students who complete this course understand and demonstrate the capability to promote the success and well-being of each student by applying the knowledge, skills, and commitments necessary for equitable protocols for student support, equitable access in a least restrictive environment, responsive practices for culturally responsive teaching and leadership, and a supportive school culture that ensures each student and family is treated fairly.
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