What you will study
As you prepare to become a math teacher, you鈥檒l begin with in-person classes on our
Warrensburg campus. UCM faculty, who all have experience leading middle or junior
high classrooms, will provide strategies for educating and engaging students in grades
5 through 9. As you move to a combination of coursework and classroom teaching experience
in your sophomore year, they鈥檒l guide you in your professional development and journey
to become a competent, caring educator.
A Math Teacher degree that adds up
As part of your Middle-Junior High School Math Teacher degree, you鈥檒l complete 24
hours of coursework covering all aspects of math. This includes basic algebra, calculus
and geometry.
Prior to your final semester, you鈥檒l take a required course, Strategies in Teaching
Middle School Mathematics, which will tie together all you鈥檝e learned in the classroom
and the field.
Excellence in Mathematics Education
- Nationally recognized by the Association of Middle Level Education (AMLE) and accredited
by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. These demonstrate our commitment
to training the best math teachers for middle-level education.
- #1: Most Focused College for Mathematics Education in Missouri (College Factual, 2022)
- A Best Value College for Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching (College Factual,
2022)
- A Best Value Bachelor's Degree College for Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching
(College Factual, 2022)
- Top 10%: Most Focused Colleges for Mathematics Education (College Factual, 2022)
- A Most Focused Colleges for Secondary Education (College Factual, 2022)
- Top 5%: Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Secondary Education (College Factual,
2022)
- Top 4.5%: Most Popular Colleges for Secondary Education (College Factual, 2022)
- Top 3%: Most Popular Colleges for Mathematics Education (College Factual, 2022)
Unique learning opportunities in UCM鈥檚 Math Teacher degree program
At the 欧美视频, we know our future math teachers benefit from
hands-on learning experiences. That鈥檚 why we plan for much of your coursework to take
place in an actual middle school or junior high classroom. In fact, you鈥檒l spend over
100 hours in the field to help you gain confidence in leading your own classroom.
Student organizations for Math Teacher degree students and others
Your performance in the classroom may earn you an invitation to join the Kappa Delta
Pi or Phi Kappa Phi honor societies for education. You may also choose to join one
of the following student organizations for networking, education and fun with all
middle school-junior high program students:
- Student Missouri State Teachers Association
- Collegiate Middle Level Association
- Central Missouri Mathematics Educators
What can you do with a degree for Middle School Math Teachers from UCM?
You can be confident that our Math Teacher degree program prepares you for the workforce.
In fact, 99% of all education grads, including math teachers, have received job offers
upon graduation.
UCM is recognized among math teacher programs for the quality of our middle-level
education. Because our faculty take a vested interest in our students, school districts
know that when they hire a UCM graduate with a Middle School-Junior High Math Teacher
degree, they have someone ready 鈥� on day one 鈥� to tackle all the challenges of teaching
math to junior high school students head on.
Your opportunities with a UCM Math Teacher degree
As your advisors and advocates, UCM faculty will help you uncover and understand your
career opportunities with a Middle School-Junior High School Math Teacher degree.
You can also use the interactive tool below for career-related information to start
planning now.
Financial assistance options for your Math Teacher degree
An investment in your Math Teacher degree is an investment in your future. While UCM鈥檚
Math Teacher programs offer competitive tuition rates, you may still need assistance
with financing your education. The 欧美视频 can help with information on grants, loans and
work study.
Scholarships for future math teachers
These funding opportunities are available for students in our Math Teacher programs:
- Dr. Larry and Deloris Johnson Scholarship: Available to a sophomore or junior pursuing an elementary or middle school Math Teacher
degree
- Mary Anne Kennedy Math Scholarship for Upperclassmen: Offered to a sophomore, junior or senior pursuing a Math Teacher degree with the
intent to be a math teacher
You can learn more about program-specific scholarships at the UCM Scholarship Finder.
Get to Know Your Faculty
Grow from their experience
Who better to guide you as you complete your Math Teacher degree at UCM than those
who have worked in a middle or junior high school? Rest assured knowing your UCM faculty
know what it takes to lead a middle-level classroom and are committed to helping you
be successful 鈥� not only during your time in our undergraduate program but also as
you navigate your professional career.
Meet Your Advocates
Meet and Network With Other Math Teachers
Join CMME
Make the most out of your college experience with friendships and professional connections
to last a lifetime. Find these and more when you participate in UCM鈥檚 Central Missouri
Mathematics Educators organization. Together, we鈥檒l discuss topics related to creating
a positive, engaging classroom as you embark on your new adventure as a math teacher.
Meet Emma H.
BSE Middle School-Junior High School Math Teacher Degree 鈥�23
鈥淚 use all my scholarships to pay for my tuition, so I'm able to focus more on going
to class and being involved. These funds help me reach my goals! I鈥檝e really enjoyed
my time here at UCM, and I can鈥檛 imagine it any other way.鈥�
Get Involved
Participate in SMSTA
Meet other Education majors, including UCM鈥檚 Middle-Junior High School Math Teacher
degree students, through student and professional organizations. One of them is our
Student Missouri State Teacher Association (SMSTA). Learn from guest speakers and
unwind with fun events for experience and memories you won鈥檛 soon forget.
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