Mathematics 3 (M3) Building on Waterloo's Campus
Deepen your understanding of the core foundations of mathematics online at your own pace.
The Master of Mathematics for Teachers is designed for secondary-school mathematics teachers with at least one year of prior work experience in education.
Offered part-time and fully online, the program is flexible to fit your schedule and can be completed asynchronously from anywhere. By focusing on mathematics and its applications rather than pedagogy, you’ll build confidence by strengthening your knowledge base so you can engage with your students with renewed confidence and enthusiasm.
Program highlights
- A rich learning experience that combines flexibility with world-class education.
- Discover real-world applications of mathematics like cryptography and music.
- Explore new and innovative ways to bring your knowledge into the classroom.
Program overview
Department/School: Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing
Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics
Admit term(s): Fall (September - December)
Delivery mode: Online
Program type: Master's, Professional
Length of program: 36 months
Registration option(s): Part-time
Study option(s): Coursework
Application deadlines
- June 15 (for admission in September)
Key contacts
Admission requirements
- Four year Bachelors degree (or equivalent) with sufficient university-level mathematical background and with a 75% average.
- At least one year of prior work experience in education, with preference given to those actively teaching in mathematics, science, or computer science at the time of application.
Degree requirements
- Review the degree requirements in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree.
Application materials
- Resume
- Transcript(s)
- References
- Two professional references are required
- Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable.
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TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)
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Tuition and fees
- Visit the graduate program tuition page on the Finance website to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program
- Review the funding graduate school resources for graduate students