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If you already have considerable knowledge in mathematics, and you’re looking to become a math teacher, or advance your teaching career in mathematics, WGU is the place to start. With three programs for individuals seeking teaching licensure and one program for already licensed teachers, WGU can help you earn the degree you need.

As the first and only completely online university to receive NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) accreditation, WGU is a recognized leader in teacher education. If you need to affordably earn your licensure or bachelor’s, master’s, or post-baccalaureate credentials, WGU is for you.

As a non-profit university founded by the governors of 19 U.S. states, WGU offers accredited, affordable, online degree programs. Our competency-based model can allow you to use your professional experience to advance more quickly toward your degree completion.

WGU’s competency-based model continues to receive accolades, with our most recent recognition in a TIME magazine article, “Go Western, Young Man”. Read full article

NOTE: Due to the shortage of qualified math teachers in the US, WGU has recently partnered with the federal government to provide additional scholarships for individuals pursuing or furthering their career in math education. Get more details about what is available and how to qualify by requesting information on the math education programs with the tool on the right side of this page.

Take a look at our online Education programs:

Initial Teacher Licensure Programs

B.A. in Mathematics (5-9 or 9-12)
M.A. in Teaching -- Mathematics (5-9 or 9-12)
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation Program -- Mathematics (5-9 or 5-12)

Programs for Already Licensed Teachers

M.A. in Mathematics Education (K-6, 5-9, or 5-12)

B.A. in Mathematics (5-9 or 9-12)
This program prepares you for secondary teacher licensure in middle school and high school mathematics. Our program is ideal for someone who needs a bachelor's degree, wants to become a certified middle school or high school math teacher, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies.

The program educates you to become a highly qualified teacher and includes supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom setting. This is a perfect program for unlicensed substitute teachers, retired military, and career changers who feel the call to teach.

Tuition for 6-month term: $2,890 (A one-time fee of either $1,000 or $1,900 will also be charged for either a Demonstration Teaching Fee or an Internship Teaching Model, depending on your program.)

Western Governors University is the first and only exclusively online provider of teacher education to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)—the premier specialized accrediting body for teacher preparation.

Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.
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M.A. in Teaching -- Mathematics (5-9 or 9-12)
This program combines teacher licensure and a master’s degree in a program that trains you to become a highly qualified math teacher. As a master’s program, it includes additional training in research and your choice of instructional design, management and innovation, measurement, or technology integration.

The program is ideal for someone who (1) already holds a bachelor’s degree in math, science, or engineering, (2) wants to become a certified and licensed middle or high school math teacher, and (3) desires to earn a master’s degree. It is perfectly suited for those who can devote 15-20 hours per week to their studies, and ideal candidates include unlicensed mathematics substitute teachers, career changers, retired military, and others who feel the call to teach.

Tuition for 6-month term: $2,890 (A one-time fee of either $1,000 or $1,900 will also be charged for either a Demonstration Teaching Fee or an Internship Teaching Model, depending on your program.)

Western Governors University is the first and only exclusively online provider of teacher education to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)—the premier specialized accrediting body for teacher preparation.

Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.
Get Started Now |

Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation Program -- Mathematics (5-9 or 5-12)
This program is the fastest way to qualify to become licensed as a middle school or high school mathematics teacher. Our program trains you to become a highly qualified teacher and includes supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom setting. This is a perfect program for unlicensed mathematics substitute teachers and paraprofessionals, retired military, and career changers who feel the call to teach.

This program is appropriate for someone who already holds a bachelor's degree with an extensive mathematics background, wants to become a certified middle school or high school mathematics teacher, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies.

Tuition for 6-month term: $2,890 (A one-time fee of either $1,000 or $1,900 will also be charged for either a Demonstration Teaching Fee or an Internship Teaching Model, depending on your program.)

Western Governors University is the first and only exclusively online provider of teacher education to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)—the premier specialized accrediting body for teacher preparation.

Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.
Get Started Now |

M.A. in Mathematics Education (K-6, 5-9, or 5-12)
This program is appropriate for master’s candidates who already have teaching licensure who can devote 15-20 hours per week to their studies, wish to earn a secondary certification in mathematics, and advance their careers in this high-demand field. The M.A. in Mathematics Education (K-6, 5-9, or 5-12) prepares you to certify in secondary mathematics or complete a professional development program in K-6 mathematics. Graduates become better mathematics teachers and also develop sophisticated, graduate level abilities in technology integration, instruction, measurement, and management and innovation. Earn more with a master's degree in a high-demand field!

Tuition for 6-month term: $2,890

Western Governors University is the first and only exclusively online provider of teacher education to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)—the premier specialized accrediting body for teacher preparation.

Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.
Get Started Now |

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WGU received the 2008
award for Best Practices in Distance Learning from the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA).

Featured on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams in their “What Works” segment, WGU is the recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2008, awarded in recognition of our success in expanding access to higher education. TIME Magazine also called WGU “the best relatively cheap university you’ve never heard of”.

The WGU Teachers College is the first and only entirely online University to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)—the premier accrediting body for the education of teachers.

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Western Governors University is an online university that is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, one of the major accrediting commissions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. WGU is also nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).

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