Candidates for the Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership, Master of Arts (M.A.) – Mathematics and Science Education Specialization at the ½ð¹â·ðÂÛ̳ are elementary or special education teachers or teachers of mathematics at the middle/intermediate/junior high or high school level, or those interested in teaching in higher education. Students interested in careers in research or further doctoral degree studies typically pursue a Master of Arts. The Master of Arts is a 30 credit hour program that requires a thesis and an oral thesis defense.
* Candidates typically elect to specialize in mathematics or science education.
For information on the graduate admissions process please visit .
INFORMATION SESSION about our Ph.D. and M.A. programs will be held on October 13, 2023, by zoom.
If you have questions about our admissions process, contact TLPL Graduate Coordinator Kay Moon at kmoon@umd.edu.
For Math-specific questions, students may contact Dr. Andrew Brantlinger at amb@umd.edu.
For Science-specific questions, students may contact Dr. Andrew Elby at elby@umd.edu.