Earn Your Master of Arts in Urban Education - Mathematics Online
Transform your talent for math into effective teaching. Gain the knowledge to be an educational leader who can make a positive impact and inspire academic performance in diverse urban and rural classrooms.
Program Overview
Empower students through mathematics in and beyond the classroom
Mathematics is more than just numbers; it's a gateway to critical thinking, problem-solving, and future opportunity. With Norfolk State University's M.A. in Urban Education with a concentration in Mathematics, you’ll gain the advanced skills to teach math effectively in diverse, urban learning environments while opening doors to new professional opportunities.
Designed for current educators, this leadership program will deepen your content knowledge while enhancing your instructional strategies. Learn concepts in discrete mathematics, such as voting and apportionment strategies, graph theory, and counting techniques. Explore culturally responsive teaching practices, learn how to make math meaningful and accessible for all learners, and gain tools to lead in your school and community. With high impact, research-backed strategies you can apply right away, you won’t just teach math—you’ll transform futures, including your own.
This degree doesn’t just strengthen your teaching—it elevates your earning potential and career trajectory. You may be eligible for tuition assistance and a salary increase to meet the need for educators in critical shortage teaching areas.
Whether you're aiming for stronger student outcomes a leadership role in urban education, this program prepares you to make a measurable impact—right where it counts.
A teaching license is required to apply.
Graduates of the online M.A. Urban Education – Mathematics will:
- Gain a solid foundation in how to effectively teach and lead in an urban school environment
- Positively impact diverse student populations in P-12 school environments
- Consider how to incorporate math modeling, geometry, math history, and discrete math topics in your curriculum
- Gain a solid foundation in how to effectively teach and lead in an urban school environment
- Positively impact diverse student populations in P-12 school environments
- Consider how to incorporate math modeling, geometry, math history, and discrete math topics in your curriculum
Career opportunities:
- Secondary Middle School Teacher
- Secondary High School Teacher
- Content Area Leader
- Teacher Leader in Math
- Curriculum Specialist
- Secondary Middle School Teacher
- Secondary High School Teacher
- Content Area Leader
- Teacher Leader in Math
- Curriculum Specialist
Also available:
NSU offers the online M.A. Urban Education in a variety of concentrations. View all options.
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Tuition
Discover how NSU makes your online grad degree affordable
Our student-centered focus is reflected in our affordable tuition for the online M.A. Urban Education – Mathematics. Gain a top-tier Norfolk State University education and benefit from the flexibility of paying by the course.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.A. Urban Ed Math | $464 | $1,392 | $16,704 |
*Tuition assistance is not guaranteed. For more information, visit www.doe.virginia.gov.
*Tuition and fees are subject to change at any time.
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Calendar
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With 7-week courses and multiple start dates a year, the online programs at NSU are designed to be ideal for working professionals.
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| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 1 | 8/18/25 | 8/8/25 | 8/13/25 | 8/18/25 | 8/18/25 | 10/3/25 |
| Spring 1 | 1/12/26 | 12/15/25 | 12/15/25 | 1/12/26 | 1/12/26 | 2/27/26 |
| Summer 1 | 5/11/26 | 4/27/26 | 4/27/26 | 5/11/26 | 5/11/26 | 6/26/26 |
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Admissions
Get all the details on admission criteria for the online Master’s Urban Ed Math
The online M.A. Urban Education – Mathematics program features a streamlined admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. View the full requirements for admission below.
- Teaching license
- Undergraduate degree in a related field
- 2.75 GPA or higher
Applicants to the NSU Online M.A. Urban Ed Math program must meeting the following criteria for admission.
- One of the following undergraduate degrees from a regionally accredited college or university with a 2.75 GPA or higher. No GRE is required.
- BSE with a concentration in secondary mathematics
- B.S. Mathematics
- Teaching license
- Three letters of professional recommendation. Letters from personal contacts will not be accepted.
- One statement of purpose
- Resume (or curriculum vitae) that outlines relevant skills, education, and/or work experience.
Courses
Read more about your online classes for the master’s urban education math degree
For the online Master of Arts in Urban Education with a concentration in Mathematics program, you must complete 12 courses totaling 36 credit hours, including 21 credit hours of core courses, 12 credit hours of concentration courses, and 3 credit hours of electives. Additional concentration elective courses are available for students seeking 18 hours to meet dual enrollment teaching requirements.
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