Math Education Content Area Studies
About the Program
The math education content area studies concentration is a 36-hour fully online program designed for:
- Licensed secondary mathematics teachers
- Students with an undergraduate degree in a mathematics education licensure program
- Prospective college/university mathematics instructors
Our program is designed to meet the needs of secondary mathematics teachers throughout Virginia. The program is unique in its scope and nature. We are the largest graduate-level program for secondary mathematics teachers in the state of Virginia. We enroll an average of 20 Virginia mathematics teachers per year, with an approximate retention rate of 84% and a graduation rate of 82%.
Career Paths
- Community college or university math instructors
- K-12 math leaders
- Dual enrollment instructors in high school
- Doctoral studies in mathematics education
Courses & Requirements
36 credit hours | Course Checklist
The program consist of 18 hours of mathematics content designed to develop teachers’ deep conceptual understanding of mathematics, knowledge of mathematics applications in STEM fields, as well as the opportunity to create and use modeling and simulations to describe real-world situations. An additional 18 hours of education coursework focuses on enhancing teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge. Participants learn strategies that are effective in meeting the needs of diverse learners, improving student outcomes, and lowering achievement gaps. In addition, teachers are given opportunities to utilize cutting edge educational technologies that are appropriate for secondary mathematics classrooms.
Cost & Financial Aid
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Radford University FAFSA code is 003732.
Student Support
We know the path to higher education can be daunting, which is why we’re here to help.
As a student of the Roanoke Higher Education Center, you will have access to:
- Library collections and services
- Student Success Center
- Career Center
- Computer lab and student lounge
- Cafe serving breakfast and lunch
- Free parking with a student parking pass
Radford University Resources Available To Students Enrolled Via RHEC:
- Radford University Bookstore
- McConnell Library
- Center for Diversity and Inclusion
- Center for Accessibility Services
- Military Resource Center
- Financial Aid Office
- Career Center at Radford University
- Division of Student Affairs
- Division of Information Technology (Radford University 25 station Computer Lab on Site at RHEC)