Teaching Mathematics

Master's Degree Program

Program Description
Admission Requirements
Application Materials
Course Timeline
Department Contact

Program Description
The Department of Mathematics offers a Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics (M.A.T.) degree online through Engineering Outreach (EO). This is a non-thesis degree requiring a minimum of 30 credits.

The M.A.T. is designed primarily for certified teachers who wish to strengthen their subject matter preparation. (Receiving this degree does not give certification in high school teaching.) In some cases, the M.A.T. may qualify students to teach at some community colleges. If you are interested in this possibility, we recommend that you inquire with colleges at which you might be interested in teaching to see if they acknowledge the M.A.T. as appropriate preparation.

In addition to the mathematics courses delivered online by Engineering Outreach, M.A.T. candidates are required to complete six (6) credits in professional courses in education. These courses are delivered online by the Education Department, and are listed in the University of Idaho Class Schedule > Online Courses. Visit M.A.T. Courses Available for more information, including a curriculum plan.

Admission Requirements
Students taking courses delivered by Engineering Outreach follow the same admission procedures as on-campus students, and work directly with the academic departments and admissions office.

To be considered for graduate admission, students must have a bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association. If the degree is from a recognized but not regionally accredited institution, the application will be reviewed by the department and by the College of Graduate Studies.

GPA Requirements
Applicants must have a minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 grade scale equivalent to U.S. Bachelor's Degree. If your GPA meets the minimum admission requirements, the department of major will determine if your overall academic record and test scores meet department requirements.

Please note: If you do not meet the minimum 3.00 GPA, your application can be considered for admission if you:

have worked in the program specific profession for 5+ years
have a letter of support from a faculty member in the department
write a detailed statement/essay describing your professional experience and potential to succeed academically

Departmental Requirements
Individual department requirements may be more rigorous than the general University of Idaho requirements. In those situations, final admission is based on the department's decision.

Visit Graduate Admissions for more information about requirements for domestic applicants and international applicants, including an international Bachelor's Degree Equivalency Guide

Application Materials
Visit How to Apply for Admission for a checklist of application procedures and instructions for submitting required supporting documents. Application deadlines vary by department, but the usual priority deadlines are:

February 1: summer and fall semester admission
September 1: spring semester admission

Course Timeline

Most of the same mathematics courses are offered through Engineering Outreach every fall, spring and summer semesters. For a historical reference of courses that have been delivered by EO over the last several years, please refer to the Math Course Timeline (PDF).

For the availability of education courses, visit the University of Idaho Class Schedule > Online Courses.

Department Contact

General information: math@uidaho.edu
Department of Mathematics, M.A.T. in Mathematics
Adviser: Mark Nielsen, (800) 824-2889, press 1, extension 6742