PSU Fariborz Maseeh Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Take the next step and advance your career by becoming a more effective math teacher with a master's degree in Mathematics for Teachers from Portland State.
Our master's degree provides advanced training for math teachers who already hold an initial teaching license as well as those who are interested in teaching dual-credit courses to high schoolers, teaching at community colleges, or pursuing a doctorate in mathematics education.
We'll help you strengthen your understanding of mathematics through coursework in geometry, algebra, analysis and calculus, history of mathematics, probability, statistics, discrete mathematics, and the use of technology in the classroom. You'll learn how to enrich your teaching — and your students' learning — and graduate ready to burst into the teaching field.
For program-specific information about degree details or admission requirements, please visit the department.
About the Fariborz Maseeh Department of Mathematics and Statistics
The Fariborz Maseeh Department of Mathematics and Statistics is dedicated to excellence in research and teaching in mathematics, statistics, and mathematics education. Guided by the mission of Portland State University and by the principles of disciplinary excellence and cross-disciplinary engagement, we are particularly committed to building expertise and providing leadership in such areas as applied and computational mathematics and statistics and mathematics education.
Our program has been recognized by the American Mathematical Society as one of the top eight graduate programs for math teachers in the nation.
Our core set of classes are nine mathematics and statistics courses that are designed specifically for teachers — and we offer summer and evening classes to accommodate your busy schedule.
You'll have an opportunity to immediately apply what you learn to your classroom with a mathematics curriculum project. Working closely with a faculty advisor, you'll explore a mathematical topic, develop curriculum materials for students, test them out in your own classroom or another class, prepare a research paper, and present in a colloquium.
You will also be well-positioned with teaching opportunities when you graduate thanks to our long-standing relationship with local high schools and community colleges who recruit from our program.
We offer scholarships and graduate teaching assistantships to help support you. You may also simultaneously pursue a master's degree in education through the College of Education's Graduate Teacher Education Program.
PSU's master's degree in Mathematics for Teachers strengthens your knowledge for teaching in a variety of topics, from algebra to calculus. You'll be well-prepared and qualified to teach math and statistics courses, including dual-credit, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate classes, to high school and community college students.
Our program also provides you with a foundation to pursue a Ph.D. in mathematics education and teach at the university level.