Program Overview
The Teacher Mathematics at University of West Georgia is a MA programme in Mathematics & Statistics over 30 months, 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 mathematics & statistics. 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 Teacher Mathematics 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
- Duration: 30 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 861 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 861 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Carrollton, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Teacher Mathematics programme are prepared for diverse careers in mathematics & statistics:
- Actuary
- Quantitative Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Risk Manager
- Financial Modeller
- Statistical Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Methods in Teaching Business Subjects
- Psychology of Classroom Learning
- School Law and Ethics
- Curriculum for Educational Leaders
- School and Classroom Assessment
- Instructional Technology
- Instructional Design
- Advanced Instructional Strategies for English Education
- Advanced Instructional Strategies for Social Studies Education
- Advanced Instructional Strategies for Science Education
- Advanced Instructional Strategies for Mathematics Education
- Teaching Internship
- Teaching Internship Seminar
- Classroom Instruction and Management
- Special Education in the Regular Classroom
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.7 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).
Program Specific Admittance Guidelines
- Students must hold a bachelor\'s degree in an accepted area from a regionally accredited institution to be admitted to the program.
- A 2.7 GPA is required for admission
- Students must pass or exempt the GACE Program Admission Test (formerly GACE Basic Skills)
- Pass the GACE Content in the appropriate field
International applicants should consult the program checklist (admissions requirements) for documents that must be submitted.
- Submit an application (APPLY ONLINE) and pay the non-refundable $40.00 application fee (in US dollars only). UWG cannot process your application until we receive your $40.00 non-refundable application fee. You can submit your payment by check or money order in the amount of $40.00 made payable to the University of West Georgia.
- Submit one official transcript from each college or university you have attended. Foreign Credential Evaluation for all university-level course work obtained outside of the United States by an independent credential evaluation service is required. The evaluation must be a course-by-course evaluation with an overall grade point average. Students applying to the College of Education must have their evaluation completed by Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. or the Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
- Testing - The official School Code for University of West Georgia Institution Code is 5900
- Submit (using University of West Georgia Institution Code: 5900) an official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score for the masters (MA, MS, MEd, MPA) degree programs and the doctoral programs (Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology: Consciousness and Society and Ed.D. Program in School Improvement). Prepare yourself to take the GRE Revised General Test, which was launched August, 2011, by clicking here.
- Submit (using University of West Georgia Institution Code: 5900) an official Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score for the MBA and MPAcc degree programs.
- Unless you have earned a degree from an American college or university, all students from non-English speaking countries must supply acceptable proof of English proficiency. In most cases, this will take the form of a TOEFL iBT or IELTS examination. The minimum scores required for the TOEFL iBT would be a 79, or an IELTS of 6.5, for graduate-level studies..
- UWG can only accept test scores officially submitted to the institution. Applicants must request the scores be submitted to UWG in order for them to be received.
- Satisfactory Certificate of Immunization
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 861 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 861 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 861 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 861 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of West Georgia 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 University of West Georgia
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, United States
University of West Georgia is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-10-17
- Start Date 2018-01-06
- Language English
- Duration 30 months
