Education (M.Ed.) - Math Specialist Endorsement

Education (M.Ed.) - Math Specialist Endorsement

Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2025 through summer 2026. 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.

Program Courses
Advanced Education Core Courses
EDAS 641Supervision of Instruction3
EDAS 645Foundations for Educational Leaders3
EDUC 518Educational Research and Assessment3
EDUC 622Educational Assessment and Intervention3
EDUC 672Curriculum Development (Elementary/Secondary)3
Gate Courses
EDGT 689School of Education Gate 1 – Graduate Advanced Licensure0
EDGT 691School of Education Gate 2 – Graduate Advanced Licensure0
EDGT 692School of Education Gate 3 – Graduate Advanced Licensure 10
Field Experience Courses
EDMS 688Math Specialist Practicum 20
EDMS 699Internship – Math Specialist 23
Total Hours18
1

Passing score for Praxis Subject Assessment (Math Content Knowledge or Middle School Mathematics) required

2

Background check clearance required

Math Specialist Endorsement Concentration
EDMS 650School Based Mathematics Programs3
EDMS 652Trends and Inquiry for the Math Specialist3
EDUC 630Technology Practices for Instructional Improvement3
or EDUC 631 Foundations of Educational Technology and Online Learning
EDUC 668Mathematics Instruction and Learning for K-83
Mathematics Elective 13
Mathematics Elective 13
Total Hours18
1

Choose any 500-600 level MATH course not already applying to the degree.

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

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
First SemesterHours
EDAS 641 Supervision of Instruction 3
EDGT 689 School of Education Gate 1 – Graduate Advanced Licensure 0
EDUC 518 Educational Research and Assessment 3
Math Elective 1 3
 Hours9
Second Semester
EDAS 645 Foundations for Educational Leaders 3
EDGT 691 School of Education Gate 2 – Graduate Advanced Licensure 0
EDUC 622 Educational Assessment and Intervention 3
EDUC 672 Curriculum Development (Elementary/Secondary) 3
 Hours9
Third Semester
EDMS 652 Trends and Inquiry for the Math Specialist 2 3
EDMS 688 Math Specialist Practicum 3 0
EDUC 630
Technology Practices for Instructional Improvement
or Foundations of Educational Technology and Online Learning
3
 Hours6
Second Year
Fourth Semester
EDGT 692 School of Education Gate 3 – Graduate Advanced Licensure 4 0
EDUC 668 Mathematics Instruction and Learning for K-8 3
Math Elective 1 3
 Hours6
Fifth Semester
EDMS 650 School Based Mathematics Programs 2 3
EDMS 699 Internship – Math Specialist 3 3
 Hours6
 Total Hours36
 

Register for Praxis Subject Assessment (Math Content Knowledge or Middle School: Mathematics) in Third Semester.

1

Choose any 500-600 level MATH course not already applying to the degree.

2

EDMS 650 and EDMS 652 must be taken before or during the required internship.

3

Background check clearance required.

4

Passing score for Praxis Subject Assessment required.

All applicable prerequisites must be met

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