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Middle School Mathematics Education

Degree Overview

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MU's educator preparation program in Middle School Mathematics Education leads to a Bachelor of Science in Education and Missouri teacher certification in Middle School Mathematics: Grades 5-9. Students will be prepared to teach mathematics to adolescents in private settings and in public schools.

As with all Middle School Education degrees in Missouri, the BS in Middle School Language Arts allows students to pick a second option area for certification. Options include: Art (K-9), Math, Science, and Social Studies.

The program encompasses four phases:




Phase I: Freshman - Sophomore Year

Students complete their general education requirements, explore various careers in education, and become immersed in the discipline and culture of teaching and learning. Coursework examines the teacher's roles in facilitating learning at all levels of development and considers the influences of cultural, political, historical and economic factors on students, teachers and schools. Work with students of varying ages through field experiences.

Phase II: Junior Year - First Semester Senior Year

In this phase, focus shifts to the field of middle school mathematics education. Through coursework and corresponding field experiences, students consider ways to support the development and mathematical learning of adolescents from grades 5 through 9. Each semester during Phase II, students spend at least 20 hours working in middle grades mathematics classrooms, helping foster mathematical learning in carefully designed field experiences.

Phase III: Second Semester Senior Year

This phase includes a semester-long, full-time student teaching internship. Candidates are assigned to a middle school math classroom for a 10-week period under the mentorship of an experienced master mathematics teacher. Candidates spend an additional 5-week period in middle school classrooms related to their secondary endorsement area (e.g., Art, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies).

Phase IV: Induction

Faculty continue to support graduates during their first two years of teaching.

Course Work

Program of study for Middle School Mathematics

Admission Requirements

  • Students are automatically admitted to Phase I with admittance to the University
  • Application for Phase II occurs in the spring of your Sophomore year. Criteria for Phase II admission include:
    • 2.75 with 60+ credits completed
    • Scores on the College Base Exam
    • Related Experience
Be Prepared: Review Phase II requirements and find out what you can do to be a qualified candidate for acceptance.

Degree Requirements

It is recommended to have a few mathematics courses completed before Phase II:

  • Math 1160 (Precalculus)
  • Statistics 1200, Math 1300 (Finite) and
  • Math 1360 (Geometric Concepts).

How to Apply

New to MU or Changing Your Major to Education:

  • Students new to MU can find information on applying to the University here.
  • Information regarding application to Phase II is provided through email when enrolled in TDP 2000 and/or 2040.

Fees and Financial Aid

MU is an affordable place for all students ­ there are a variety of federal financial aid programs, along with assistance from the University. The College of Education also offers scholarships for its undergraduate students.