The Master of Education in Mathematics program at Cambridge College at Bay Path University in Puerto Rico prepares graduates to teach mathematics at the secondary level and go on to become a National Board-Certified mathematics teacher, mathematics specialist or mathematics coach. Consider this program to help children learn the language of mathematics or to add mathematics as a new subject area.
Modality
Master of Education in Mathematics Program Overview
This program is grounded in a student-focused curriculum that links theory and practice in a collaborative learning environment.
Remember that you don’t need a background in teaching to benefit from this program. Individuals coming from careers in business, engineering, finance and the military are often very successful in relating the importance of mathematics to the real world they have worked in for many years.
Based in Puerto Rico, classes are offered on-campus with online (asynchronous) coursework.
Master of Education Degree in Mathematics Program Highlights
This program will prepare you to be a skilled teacher with strong content knowledge in mathematics. You’ll understand how to:
- Connect math and other fields and using technology to deepen your students’ understanding
- Implement well-structured lessons with measurable assessments of learning
- Establish inclusive practices to create a safe and collaborative learning environment for all students
Advantages of Cambridge College at Bay Path University's MEd in Mathematics Program
Earn your Master’s in Mathematics in a flexible, affordable program designed specifically for adult learners. Cambridge College at Bay Path University offers:
- Career-focused learning: Graduates of the Mathematics MEd program are ready to lead in the classroom, adept at using the latest technologies.
- Flexible, hybrid program: Four classes per term are taught on-campus, typically on weekends; the rest of the classwork is completed online (asynchronously). This allows you to earn your master’s degree while balancing work and family time.
- Great location: Our classroom location in Puerto Rico is close to public transportation and provides year-round free parking for students.
- Language: Classroom instruction is in Spanish and coursework is in Spanish and English.
- Exceptional value: As one of the most affordable four-year private nonprofit colleges, Cambridge College at Bay Path University enables you to save on tuition.
MEd in Mathematics Tuition Information
*See curriculum sheet for a breakdown of credits and credit ranges.
Course List
The Mathematics program at Cambridge College at Bay Path University features courses such as:
- Teaching Mathematics for the Secondary Level
- Number Theory
- Applied Mathematics
Curriculum for Specialization in Mathematics, MEd (Secondary Mathematics Teacher Recertification)
Careers in Mathematics Education
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 1,072,300 high school teaching jobs in the United States, with an average of 67,100 openings projected each year, from 2022 to 2032.
The median annual salary across the nation for high school teachers in 2022 was $62,360, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.* In Puerto Rico, the mean yearly salary was $29,790.** Adding a master's degree may give graduates a pay increase.
1,072,300
Number of high school teaching jobs in the United States, May 2022*
$29,790
Annual mean salary of high school teachers in Puerto Rico, May 2022**
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/high-school-teachers.htm (visited November 21, 2023).
**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education, https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes252031.htm#st (visited November 21, 2023).
Mathematics Education Jobs
Teaching mathematics to children and high school students is a rewarding career that allows you to make a difference and change lives. Jobs in mathematics for program graduates include:
- Math teacher
- Mathematics specialist
- Mathematics coach
- Mathematics director
Faculty Spotlight
José M. Plaza-Sanchez
EdD
Instructor
Professor José M. Plaza Sánchez has a doctorate in Education with a specialty in curriculum and teaching with a specialty in mathematics from the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras campus; a master's degree in Educational Arts with a specialty in secondary mathematics teaching from the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico Metropolitan Campus; and a bachelor's degree in Educational Arts with a specialty in secondary mathematics teaching from University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras...