At the University of Southern Indiana, our master’s in secondary mathematics teaching program is focused on improving the educational landscape and student outcomes by enhancing the teaching of mathematics at the secondary level. Earning your MSE in Secondary Mathematics Teaching online allows you to learn when and where it’s convenient for you. You’ll be able to focus your degree offerings to pursue the career path you desire.
Graduating with your MSE in Secondary Mathematics Teaching from USI can help you achieve your career goals, increase your earning power and establish you as a leader in teaching mathematics at the secondary level. Eighteen credit hours in mathematics classes enables graduates of the program to teach dual-credit mathematics courses in high schools and to teach mathematics at some higher education institutions.
You can choose to deepen your understanding of general math — or take on more advanced subjects such as calculus, trigonometry, algebra or geometry — at a public or private school. Teaching mathematics at the secondary level, you will work with students individually, grade assignments, guide student behavior, confer with parents, and give lectures and presentations. You may also train new teachers, supervise educational programs or even develop supplemental curricula.
USI also offers the New Experiences in Mathematics Education (NExIME) program.
The purpose of the NExIME Scholarship program is to provide financial support and incentives to eligible Indiana public high school mathematics teachers who teach or plan to teach dual credit mathematics. College faculty are required to have completed a master’s degree in their discipline or to have completed a master’s degree in another field with 18 hours of graduate credit in their discipline. This requirement includes dual credit teachers who teach college classes in the high school setting.
The program is funded through a STEM Teacher Recruitment Fund grant administered by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education.
For more information, please visit the NExIME Scholarship homepage.
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By earning your master of science in education in secondary mathematics teaching online at USI, you’ll be prepared to teach mathematics at the secondary level as well as research, develop and implement curricula to improve student achievement and outcomes.
You’ll focus on how students learn and the most effective ways to educate them while exploring new trends and innovations in secondary teaching and learning. A master’s in teaching mathematics degree also provides a pathway for you to move into higher education.
As a graduate of USI’s master’s in teaching mathematics at the secondary level program, you’ll gain the potential to open doors to countless career positions.
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The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.
"USI has helped me in all areas of my professional aspirations. I started my journey at USI, and I was given many hands-on and real-life experiences as a teacher to prepare me for a classroom of my own. I was equipped with all the tools I needed to be a successful classroom teacher. Now, 14 years later, I’m back at USI obtaining a master’s degree in education. I cannot say enough amazing things about the master’s program. Every professor is helpful, easy to reach and supportive, and the pacing of the program — while actively teaching — has not felt overwhelming. It’s been terrific!” - Hilary Hester, USI MSE Program Student Teacher, Joshua Academy Charter School
Teacher preparation programs are approved by the Indiana Department of Education and are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. The University of Southern Indiana’s Master of Science Education online program has earned approval and accreditation through these institutions.
Requirements for licensure and certification vary by profession and by state. USI has reviewed the educational requirements for each state and licensing agency to determine if the academic program here at USI meets the educational requirements to be eligible for licensure/certification in each state or not. Please note that some states may have additional requirements for licensure, such as residency requirements, additional non-academic certifications, etc. that USI cannot determine. We encourage you to check with your state's licensing agency for all requirements needed to obtain licensure.
