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Education - Option in Mathematics Education

California State University Long Beach
Tuition USD 3,863 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
Degree MA
Deadline 2031-05-18
Delivery On-campus
Location United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Education - Option in Mathematics Education at California State University Long Beach is a MA programme in Education, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Education - Option in Mathematics Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. Tuition: USD 3,863 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
  4. Location: Long Beach, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Education - Option in Mathematics Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Assessment in Teaching/Learning Math
  2. Research in Math Teaching/Learning
  3. Contemporary Issues in Math Education
  4. Mathematics Teaching and Learning
  5. Technology in Teaching/Learning Math
  6. Global Perspectives in Math Teaching

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 2.85

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.85 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).


  • \xc2\xa0Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
  • \xc2\xa0Minimum 2.85 overall grade point average in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units of coursework.
  • \xc2\xa0A valid teaching credential (may be waived by program coordinator).
  • \xc2\xa0Six (6) units in teaching mathematics (may be waived by program coordinator).
  • For international students whose primary language is not English, minimum score of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 3,863 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students

Tuition fees: USD 3,863 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact California State University Long Beach directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About California State University Long Beach

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California State University Long Beach

United States

California State University, Long Beach, also known in athletics as Long Beach State University (LBSU), is a public research university in Long Beach, California, United States. The 322-acre...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2031-05-18
  • Start Date 2018-08-22
  • Language English