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
Get to know more about the online Master of Arts in Urban Education mathematics degree at NSU
Build on your mathematics knowledge and rise up as an educational leader with a Master of Arts in Urban Education with a concentration in Mathematics online degree. Increase your professional proficiencies and gain advanced knowledge and skills in urban education to fill vital roles as a teacher leader.
Our CAEP-accredited master’s urban education math program focuses on developing strategies for culturally responsive and effective teaching and leading of students from diverse backgrounds. Broaden your understanding of curriculum development in a technologically driven era, and deepen your knowledge in the legal issues that affect education as well as the math teacher’s role in multicultural schools. You will learn concepts in discrete mathematics, such as computer science, graph theory, management science, and applied statistics, with effective methodologies that include the use of technology, cooperative learning, and manipulatives. Through clinical experiences and research projects, you will gain important insights you can apply in classrooms within urban, suburban, and rural student populations.
As the need for more qualified educators in critical shortage teaching areas continues to grow, working urban education teachers in math may be eligible for a salary increase and tuition assistance in response to meeting this demand.
Note: A teaching license is required for admission to this program.
Graduates of the online M.A. Urban Education – Mathematics will:
- Gain a solid pedagogical foundation to effectively teach and lead in an urban school environment
- Positively impact diverse student populations in P-12 school environments
- Develop a document on a relevant education issue to apply for a research grant
- Understand essential concepts in discrete mathematics, including computer science, graph theory, management science and applied statistics
- Demonstrate mastery of mathematical modeling and applications
- Gain a solid pedagogical foundation to effectively teach and lead in an urban school environment
- Positively impact diverse student populations in P-12 school environments
- Develop a document on a relevant education issue to apply for a research grant
- Understand essential concepts in discrete mathematics, including computer science, graph theory, management science and applied statistics
- Demonstrate mastery of mathematical modeling and applications
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.
All teacher education programs at Norfolk State University are approved by the Virginia Department of Education and accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
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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.
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.A. Urban Ed Math | $450 | $1,350 | $16,200 |
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2 | 3/18/24 | 3/8/24 | 3/13/24 | 3/18/24 | 3/18/24 | 4/26/24 |
| Summer 1 | 5/6/24 | 4/26/24 | 4/26/24 | 5/3/24 | 5/3/24 | 6/20/24 |
| Summer 2 | 6/24/24 | 6/14/24 | 6/14/24 | 6/21/24 | 6/21/24 | 8/9/24 |
| Fall 1 | 8/19/24 | 8/9/24 | 8/14/24 | 8/19/24 | 8/19/24 | 10/4/24 |
| Fall 2 | 10/14/24 | 10/4/24 | 10/9/24 | 10/14/24 | 10/14/24 | 12/2/24 |
| Spring 1 | 1/21/25 | 1/10/25 | 1/15/25 | 1/21/25 | 1/21/25 | 3/7/25 |
| Spring 2 | 3/24/25 | 3/14/25 | 3/19/25 | 3/24/25 | 3/24/25 | 5/9/25 |
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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
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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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