Education (M.Ed.) - Math Specialist Endorsement
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2024 through summer 2025. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
Before students begin this program, they must hold a current initial teaching license with either an Algebra I add-on or a Secondary (Grades 6‑12) Mathematics endorsement and two years of experience under that license in which the teaching of mathematics was an important responsibility. If the initial teaching license is not from Virginia, a Virginia initial teaching license must be obtained during the program. After completion of the required program coursework (including internship), the passing of licensure tests, and a third year of experience, the graduate of this program would be eligible for adding the VA state licensure endorsement. Please refer to www.liberty.edu/advisingguide.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Education Core Courses | ||
| EDAS 641 | Supervision of Instruction | 3 |
| EDAS 645 | Foundations for Educational Leaders | 3 |
| EDUC 518 | Educational Research and Assessment | 3 |
| EDUC 622 | Educational Assessment and Intervention | 3 |
| EDUC 672 | Curriculum Development (Elementary/Secondary) | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Math Specialist Endorsement Concentration | ||
| EDMS 650 | School Based Mathematics Programs | 3 |
| EDMS 652 | Trends and Inquiry for the Math Specialist | 3 |
| EDUC 630 | Technology Practices for Instructional Improvement | 3 |
| or EDUC 631 | Foundations of Educational Technology and Online Learning | |
| EDUC 668 | Mathematics Instruction and Learning for K-8 | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Mathematics Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
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Choose any 500-600 level MATH course not already applying to the degree
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Gate Courses | ||
| EDGT 689 | School of Education Gate 1 – Graduate Advanced Licensure | 0 |
| EDGT 691 | School of Education Gate 2 – Graduate Advanced Licensure | 0 |
| EDGT 692 | School of Education Gate 3 – Graduate Advanced Licensure | 0 |
| Total Hours | 0 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Field Experience Courses | ||
| EDMS 688 | Math Specialist Practicum 1 | 0 |
| EDMS 699 | Internship – Math Specialist 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
- 1
Background check clearance required
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 36 hours
- A maximum of 50% of the program hours may be transferred if approved and allowable, including credit from an earned degree from Liberty University on the same academic level
- 3.0 GPA
- No more than two grades of C may be applied to the degree (includes grades of C+ & C-)
- No grade of D or below may be applied to the degree (includes grades of D+ & D-)
- Degree must be completed within 5 years
- Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
Program Offered in Online Format
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| EDAS 641 | Supervision of Instruction | 3 |
| EDUC 518 | Educational Research and Assessment | 3 |
| EDGT 689 | School of Education Gate 1 – Graduate Advanced Licensure | 0 |
| MATH Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EDAS 645 | Foundations for Educational Leaders | 3 |
| EDUC 622 | Educational Assessment and Intervention | 3 |
| EDUC 672 | Curriculum Development (Elementary/Secondary) | 3 |
| EDGT 691 | School of Education Gate 2 – Graduate Advanced Licensure | 0 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| EDUC 630 or EDUC 631 |
Technology Practices for Instructional Improvement or Foundations of Educational Technology and Online Learning |
3 |
| EDUC 668 | Mathematics Instruction and Learning for K-8 | 3 |
| EDGT 692 | School of Education Gate 3 – Graduate Advanced Licensure | 0 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EDMS 688 | Math Specialist Practicum 4 | 0 |
| EDMS 652 | Trends and Inquiry for the Math Specialist 5 | 3 |
| MATH Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| EDMS 699 | Internship – Math Specialist 4 | 3 |
| EDMS 650 | School Based Mathematics Programs 5 | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
- 1
Register for Praxis II (Math Content Knowledge or Middle School: Mathematics) in first semester
- 2
Choose any 500-600 level MATH course not already applying to the degree
- 3
Take Praxis II (Subject Assessment) in third semester
- 4
Background check clearance required
- 5
EDMS 650 and EDMS 652 must be taken before or during the required internship