The mathematics instructional leadership program offers a pathway for currently certified teachers to meet the requirements of the Maryland State Department of Education Mathematics Instructional Leadership endorsement in either grades PreK-6 or grades 4-9 while also earning a master’s degree.
Mathematics Instructional Leaders need mathematical content knowledge and skills, pedagogical knowledge and skills, and leadership knowledge and skills. Through coursework in mathematics, education, and leadership the program provides all this and more.
Maryland’s adoption of the Mathematics Instructional Leadership endorsement is aligned with a nationwide movement and professional organizations advocate that every elementary school have access to a mathematics leader. Thus, it is likely that the need for Mathematics Instructional Leaders will grow in the coming years.
Two concentrations (Grades PreK-6 or Grades 4-9) ensure applicability. Evening and summer courses accommodate working teachers. Many program courses are offered partially online. Courses may be taken in a variety of sequences.
* The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) has several grants available to fund graduate coursework and classroom initiatives.
"I felt the Mathematics Instructional Leadership program would broaden my knowledge of mathematical concepts and skills, and would provide me with opportunities to support and improve my mathematical instruction." - Ally Golightly, Mathematics Instructional Leadership M.S.'21
*Please note the Math Instructional Leadership master's program is not open to F1 students.
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"Both the math and education professors helped me learn better teaching methods to use in my classroom and higher level math topics to enhance the curriculum. Additionally, my classmates were amazing teachers and I learned a lot from them."
"I felt the Mathematics Instructional Leadership program would broaden my knowledge of mathematical concepts and skills, and would provide me with opportunities to support and improve my mathematical instruction."
Wendy Wheeler is currently enrolled in Hood College's graduate program in Mathematics Education. She has taught 5th grade math for over 17 years.
Candidates must be admitted to the Hood College Graduate School. To be considered for admission to graduate study, the applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with at least a 2.75 cumulative grade point average.
The program does not lead to initial teacher certification and only candidates who meet all program requirements will be eligible for the Maryland Mathematics Instructional Leader endorsement in either Grades PreK-6 or Grades 4-9.
For students applying to the M.S. in mathematics instructional leadership program, please submit the following to the Graduate School:
The concentration in Grades PreK-6 includes four courses in mathematics, four courses in education, and two courses in mathematics education leadership.
To successfully complete this program, candidates will:
earn at least a C in all required courses;
earn a program grade point average of at least 3.0;
earn an average score of at least 3.0 on the leadership portfolio; and
earn (or have previously earned) the Maryland passing score on the middle school mathematics Praxis II content area assessment.
In order to be eligible for MSDE endorsement as Mathematics Instructional Leader, grades PreK-6, candidates must complete the requirements listed below, hold a valid, professional certificate and present verification of 27 months of satisfactory teaching experience including mathematics.
| MATH 500 | Statistics | 3.0 |
| MATH 501 | Explorations in Geometry | 3.0 |
| MATH 502 | Explorations in Algebra | 3.0 |
| MATH 505 | Discrete Math | 3.0 |
| EDUC 546 | The Teaching of Numbers,Operations & Algebraic Thinking in Elementary & Middle School | 3.0 |
| EDUC 547 | The Teaching of Geometry & Measurement in Elementary & Middle School | 3.0 |
| EDUC 502 | Technology for Literacy,Leadership & Learning | 3.0 |
| EDUC 534 | Current Issues in Early Childhood & Elementary Education | 3.0 |
| EDUC 545 | Modern Mathematics Methods | 3.0 |
| EDUC 553 | Foundations of Elementary STEM (Science-Technology-Engineering-Mathematics) Education | 3.0 |
| EDUC 561 | Teaching Diverse Learners in an Inclusive Setting | 3.0 |
| EDUC 576 | Curriculum & Methods in Inclusive Classrooms: Math and Science | 3.0 |
| EDUC 578 | Educational Leadership and Group Dynamics | 3.0 |
| EDUC 581 | Research-Based Teaching,Learning & Assessment | 3.0 |
| EDUC 583 | Principles of Curriculum Development & Appraisal | 3.0 |
| EDUC 584 | Systemic Change Processes for School Improvement | 3.0 |
| EDMA 530 | Mathematics Education Leadership I | 3.0 |
| EDMA 531 | Mathematics Education Leadership II: Practicum | 3.0 |
The concentration in Grades 4-9 includes five courses in mathematics, three courses in education, and two courses in mathematics education leadership.
To successfully complete this program, candidates will:
earn at least a C in all required courses;
earn a program grade point average of at least 3.0;
earn an average score of at least 3.0 on the leadership portfolio; and
earn (or have previously earned) the Maryland passing score on the middle school mathematics Praxis II content area assessment.
In order to be eligible for MSDE endorsement as Mathematics Instructional Leader, grades 4-9, candidates must complete the requirements listed below, hold a valid, professional certificate with certification in Middle School Mathematics and present verification of 27 months of satisfactory teaching experience including mathematics.
| MATH 500 | Statistics | 3.0 |
| MATH 501 | Explorations in Geometry | 3.0 |
| MATH 502 | Explorations in Algebra | 3.0 |
| MATH 505 | Discrete Math | 3.0 |
| MATH 503 | Explorations in Calculus | 3.0 |
| EDUC 546 | The Teaching of Numbers,Operations & Algebraic Thinking in Elementary & Middle School | 3.0 |
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| EDUC 552 | The Teaching of Algebra | 3.0 |
| EDUC 547 | The Teaching of Geometry & Measurement in Elementary & Middle School | 3.0 |
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| EDUC 551 | The Teaching of Geometry | 3.0 |
| EDUC 502 | Technology for Literacy,Leadership & Learning | 3.0 |
| EDUC 534 | Current Issues in Early Childhood & Elementary Education | 3.0 |
| EDUC 545 | Modern Mathematics Methods | 3.0 |
| EDUC 553 | Foundations of Elementary STEM (Science-Technology-Engineering-Mathematics) Education | 3.0 |
| EDUC 561 | Teaching Diverse Learners in an Inclusive Setting | 3.0 |
| EDUC 576 | Curriculum & Methods in Inclusive Classrooms: Math and Science | 3.0 |
| EDUC 578 | Educational Leadership and Group Dynamics | 3.0 |
| EDUC 581 | Research-Based Teaching,Learning & Assessment | 3.0 |
| EDUC 583 | Principles of Curriculum Development & Appraisal | 3.0 |
| EDUC 584 | Systemic Change Processes for School Improvement | 3.0 |
| EDUC 595 | The Teaching of Statistics & Probability: Decision Making with Mathematics | 3.0 |
| EDUC 596 | The Teaching of Mathematical Modeling: Strategies for Contemporary Problems | 3.0 |
| EDMA 530 | Mathematics Education Leadership I | 3.0 |
| EDMA 531 | Mathematics Education Leadership II: Practicum | 3.0 |
