Math Specialist (M.Ed.)
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2026 through summer 2027. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | ||
| Advanced Education 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 |
| Math Specialist Courses | ||
| EDMS 650 | School Based Mathematics Programs 1 | 3 |
| EDMS 652 | Trends and Inquiry for the Math Specialist 1 | 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 I 2 | 3 | |
| Mathematics Elective II 2 | 3 | |
| Gate Courses | ||
| EDGT 601 | School of Education Gate 1 – Graduate Advanced Licensure | 0 |
| or EDGT 616 | School of Education Gate 1 - Graduate Advanced Licensure - Opt Out | |
| EDGT 602 | School of Education Gate 2 – Graduate Advanced Licensure | 0 |
| or EDGT 626 | School of Education Gate 2 - Graduate Advanced Licensure - Opt Out | |
| EDGT 603 | School of Education Gate 3 – Graduate Advanced Licensure 3 | 0 |
| Field Experience Courses | ||
| EDMS 688 | Math Specialist Practicum 4 | 0 |
| EDMS 699 | Internship – Math Specialist 4 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
- 1
EDMS 650 and EDMS 652 must be taken before or during the required internship.
- 2
Choose any 500-600 level MATH course not already applying to the degree.
- 3
Passing score for Praxis Subject Assessment (Math Content Knowledge or Middle School Mathematics) required.
- 4
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 |
| EDGT 601 or EDGT 616 | School of Education Gate 1 – Graduate Advanced Licensure or School of Education Gate 1 - Graduate Advanced Licensure - Opt Out | 0 |
| EDUC 518 | Educational Research and Assessment | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EDAS 645 | Foundations for Educational Leaders | 3 |
| EDGT 602 or EDGT 626 | School of Education Gate 2 – Graduate Advanced Licensure or School of Education Gate 2 - Graduate Advanced Licensure - Opt Out | 0 |
| EDUC 622 | Educational Assessment and Intervention | 3 |
| EDUC 672 | Curriculum Development (Elementary/Secondary) | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Third Semester | ||
| EDMS 652 | Trends and Inquiry for the Math Specialist 2 | 3 |
| EDMS 688 | Math Specialist Practicum | 0 |
| EDUC 630 or EDUC 631 | Technology Practices for Instructional Improvement or Foundations of Educational Technology and Online Learning | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| EDGT 603 | School of Education Gate 3 – Graduate Advanced Licensure | 0 |
| EDUC 668 | Mathematics Instruction and Learning for K-8 | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fifth Semester | ||
| EDMS 650 | School Based Mathematics Programs 2 | 3 |
| EDMS 699 | Internship – Math Specialist 2 | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
- 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.
All applicable prerequisites must be met