• Course Delivery
    100% Online
  • Total Credits
    30
  • In-State Tuition Per Credit
    $322.76
  • Out of State Tuition Per Credit
    $476.78

Mathematics, MAT

Master of Arts for Teachers

What you study

The IU Online Master of Arts for Teachers in Mathematics combines coursework in education and mathematics to prepare you to be a dual-credit instructor at the high school and community college levels.

The educational component of the program covers instruction and curriculum, assessment, diversity and inclusive teaching, and research. Learn how to apply the science and art of teaching to college-level instruction.

How you benefit 

In the mathematics component of the program, you develop advanced knowledge in three of the following categories: algebra, analysis applications, topology and geometry, differential equations and applications, and probability and statistics. Learn to analyze and interpret mathematical data for real-world applications, to think and problem-solve mathematically, and to apply the best methods for teaching these lessons to an undergraduate audience.

This 100 percent online, consortial program is taught by IU East, IU Kokomo, IU Northwest, IU South Bend, and IU Southeast.  

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Specific areas of focus include:

  • Algebra 
  • Analysis 
  • Topology and geometry 
  • Differential equations and applications
  • Probability and statistics  

The stackable structure of the MAT in Mathematics is ideal for high school and community college educators wanting to teach dual-credit courses, or for high school educators wanting to teach at the community college level. This program is designed to help you meet Higher Learning Commission dual-credit qualification standards. These standards require teachers wanting to teach dual-credit courses in mathematics to hold either a master's degree in mathematics or a master's degree in another discipline (such as education), plus at least 18 credit hours of discipline-specific graduate coursework.   

  • If you need both discipline-specific coursework and a master's degree, the MAT in Mathematics meets HLC standards. 
  • If you already hold a master's degree in a discipline other than mathematics, you can meet HLC standards by completing the Graduate Certificate in Mathematics. 

To earn the MAT in Mathematics, you must complete 30 credit hours.

Requirements are broken down as follows:

  • Core course (9 credit hours) 
  • Electives (9 credit hours)  
  • Education component (12 credit hours)

Many online support services are available to assist you as you progress through the program. 

To be accepted to this program, you must have:
  1. A bachelor's degree 

NOTE: This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states

To apply to this program:

You must have completed two courses from the Graduate Certificate in Mathematics with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. 

Application Dates

Fall semester: Aug 1

Spring semester: Jan 1

Summer 1 semester: May 1

Summer 2 semester: Jun 15

Core
Samples courses for the MAT in Mathematics include the following:Credits
EDUC-H 520Social Issues in Education3 Credits
EDUC-J 500Instruction in the Context of Curriculum3 Credits
EDUC-Y 520Strategies for Educational Inquiry3 Credits
MATH-T 601Topics in Algebra3 Credits
MATH-T 610Topics in Analysis3 Credits
MATH-T 620Topics in Topology/Geometry3 Credits
MATH-T 640Topics in Differential Equations and Applications3 Credits
MATH-T 650Topics in Probability/Statistics3 Credits

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Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents
  • Per Credit Hour
  • Tuition: $322.76
  • 3 Credit Hours
  • Tuition: $968.28
 
Note: 

-Additional fees will apply. 

Cost for Out of State Residents
  • Per Credit Hour
  • Tuition: $476.78
  • 3 Credit Hours
  • Tuition: $1,430.34
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