Mathematics (MS)
Teaching Emphasis
Mathematics is more than equations and formulas; it’s a powerful language that uncovers the patterns and logic shaping our world. Don't just teach math; ignite curiosity, critical thinking and a lifelong passion for learning.
- Offered Hybrid Online and Face-to-Face in Commerce and Mesquite.
- 2 years
- 30 credit hours
- Thesis and non-thesis options available
- No foreign language credits required
Empower Students to Think Critically and Creatively
Ready to make a lasting impact? Our master’s in mathematics with a teaching emphasis is designed to prepare educators to inspire critical and creative thinking in their students. Our program combines advanced mathematical knowledge with innovative teaching techniques, helping you to foster problem-solving practices and intellectual curiosity. Through 9-15 graduate hours in Math Teacher Education (MET) courses, you can gain a deep understanding of standards set by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and enhance your ability to teach at the middle, high school and community college levels.
Spring 2026 Graduate Flex Term.
What Are My Job Opportunities?
With a master’s in mathematics with a teaching emphasis, you can pursue careers in teaching, educational leadership, curriculum development, tutoring and instructional coaching.
Careers and Salaries
Current Median Salaries from US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023
Program Details
Our program offers advanced coursework in both mathematics and pedagogy, and is designed to equip you to teach effectively at the middle and high school levels and in community colleges.
What Might I Learn?
You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a number of key areas.
STEM education focus
Learn research techniques and teaching methodologies specifically designed for STEM education, preparing you to teach and innovate in science and mathematics classrooms.
Pedagogical skills development
Develop effective teaching strategies, including project-based learning and methods to engage students in mathematics at all levels.
Data-driven teaching
Acquire practical skills in regression analysis, experimental design and computer-oriented statistical methods, enhancing your ability to integrate data into teaching.
Career readiness
Prepare for a number of careers as a middle and high school teacher, community college faculty or educational leader in STEM-focused environments.
Taking Classes
Designed for both working professionals and those seeking to advance their knowledge, our master’s degree offers a flexible way to earn your degree. Enjoy hybrid course delivery, with courses offered online as well as face-to-face at the Mesquite Metroplex Center, Navarro Partnership in Corsicana or at our main campus location in Commerce.
For an up to date list of course offerings, locations and meeting times, please check the schedule of classes, which is subject to change.
Curriculum
The Master of Science in Mathematics with a concentration in mathematics education aims to prepare students to teach at the middle/high school levels as well as institutions of higher education at the undergraduate level. As you complete 9-15 graduate hours in Math Teacher Education (MTE), you will train to understand and use the Principles and Standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) as well as additional high impact teaching practices.
Adding Value with Certificates
At East Texas A&M University, you can enhance your expertise and career prospects by earning a graduate certificate in STEM education, data analysis or mathematics instruction alongside your degree.
Organizational Planning Graduate Certificate
Offered through the technology management program at East Texas A&M, the Organizational Planning graduate certificate highlights your completion of a 12 semester-credit-hour program of graduate-level courses focused on strategic planning in organizations within the broader field of technology management.
Technology Leadership Graduate Certificate
This certificate affirms your completion of a 12 semester-credit-hour program of graduate-level courses focused on leadership within the broader field of technology management. This certificate is open to graduate students in any major or exclusive of a major declaration
Finding My Community
We believe that education thrives in an environment where collaboration, support and mutual respect flourish. Our community of students and professors embodies these values, creating an enriching and dynamic atmosphere for learning and growth. Our students come from a variety of backgrounds and bring a wide range of experiences and perspectives to the table. Our professors are not only experts in their respective fields but also dedicated mentors who are committed to guiding and nurturing the next generation of scholars.
Lauren Melcher
Alum
Nahid Hasan, Ph.D.
Faculty
Padmapani Seneviratne, Ph.D.
Faculty
Student Organizations
Our campus has many ways to engage and get involved. At East Texas A&M University, students in the Mathematics (MS) Teaching Emphasis program can join student organizations focused on mathematics and STEM education. These groups strive to offer opportunities for networking, professional development and hands-on experiences such as workshops and tutoring programs. Participation can help students build leadership skills, connect with faculty and peers and gain valuable insights to support their careers in education.
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Financing My Future
Financial Aid
Financial aid includes a variety of programs, like scholarships, federal and state grants, and federal and state work-study programs. Find out how you may be eligible for scholarships, grants, loans and/or a graduate assistantship. Financial Aid and Scholarships
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Enhance your expertise through on-campus employment opportunities.
Graduate Assistant/Research/Teaching
Graduate assistant teaching (GAT), graduate assistant research (GAR), and graduate assistant non-teaching (GANT) assistantships at East Texas A&M offer financial support and professional development for graduate students. Assistantships are available in academic and non-academic departments.
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East Texas A&M is one of the most affordable colleges around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Our tuition rates are some of the most competitive in Texas.
$3,669
for Texas residents
/
$7,341
For non-residents
Tuition and fees for graduate students taking nine credit hours are $3,669 for Texas residents and $7,341 for non-residents. But don’t worry: there are
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- Online Courses ($50 per hour)
- Remote Locations ($20 per hour)
- Lab Fees ($5 – $30 per course)
How Do I Get Started?
If you have not already done so, complete the Request Information form. You will be connected with your enrollment specialist, who can answer your questions. When you’re ready, go ahead and follow the steps to apply below.
Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission, you must first meet the following criteria.
- GPA minimum 2.5
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Admission Process
- Create an account or login if you already have one
- Complete your profile section first once you log into your account
- Select “School Search” and select East Texas A&M
- Choose the semester you wish to begin
- Select “Mathematics, MS” as your “Program.”
- Pay the $50 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- Within two business days of your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
- Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to your graduate coordinator unless otherwise specified below.
Your Graduate Coordinator
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to your graduate coordinator.
- We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.
All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.
We accepts evaluations sent directly from the following Agencies.
- If a normal evaluation is submitted, official original transcripts with all marksheets will still need to be submitted.
- If a WES ICAP or equivalent is submitted, we will not need the official transcripts to be submitted separately.
If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator for more information.
Describe your preparation for graduate work and your academic interests and goals in no more than 500 words.
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
Review the Application Packet for more information.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
- Apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA and sending it to school code 003565.
- Contact your financial aid advisor with any questions.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist will contact you to complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist
Deadlines
Fall admission consideration: May 15
Spring admission consideration: October 15
Summer admission consideration: March 15
Applicants must have a completed admissions file by May 15 for fall consideration.
- Create an account or login if you already have one
- Complete your profile section first once you log into your account
- Select “School Search” and select East Texas A&M
- Choose the semester you wish to begin
- Select “Mathematics, MS” as your “Program.”
- Pay the $75 application fee
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
- Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to your graduate coordinator unless otherwise specified below.
Your Graduate Coordinator
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to your graduate coordinator.
- We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.
If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator for more information.
All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.
We accept evaluations sent directly from the following Agencies.
- If a normal evaluation is submitted, official original transcripts with all marksheets will still need to be submitted.
- If a WES ICAP or equivalent is submitted, we will not need the official transcripts to be submitted separately.
Describe your preparation for graduate work and your academic interests and goals in no more than 500 words.
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
Submit these documents to the Office of International Programs once you have been admitted
- Official sponsor statement
- Bank statement from the sponsor with a balance of at least $33,601 USD which is less than six months old
See the Office of International Program's “Confirmation of Financial Resource” for more details.
You do not need to submit test scores if you have completed (all years) of a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited university in the United States.
Request that your scores from one of the following be sent to East Texas A&M University:
- TOEFL (Minimum Scores: IBT 79, or CBT 213, or PBT 550)
- IELTS (Minimum Score: 6.00 band overall)
- PTE (Minimum Score: 53 overall or higher)
- Duo Lingo (Minimum Score: 105)
*Scores must be less than two years old.
Review the Application Packet for more information.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
- Apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA and sending it to school code 003565.
- Contact your financial aid advisor with any questions.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist will contact you to complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist
I Still Have Questions
We are here to help! Send us an email. We can answer your questions and assist you in the application process.
Contact the Department
- Department of Mathematics
- 903.886.5157
- 903.886.5945
- P.O. Box 3011
- Commerce, TX 75429-3011