Mathematics Instructional Leadership (M.S.)

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 GPA.

The program does not lead to initial teacher certification. 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:

• One copy of official transcripts from each institution attended.
• A copy of teaching certificate.
• A one-page statement describing how the program relates to previous academic and professional experience and to occupational or personal goals.

Program Requirements

Grades PreK-6

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 a mathematics instructional leader for 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.

Mathematics Requirement (12 credits)

Education Requirement (6 credits)

Two of the following:

Required (6 credits)

Grades 4-9 Concentration

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 a mathematics instructional leader for 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.

Mathematics Requirement (15 credits)

Education Requirement (9 credits)

One of the following

Required 6 credits

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Synchronous online | Non-degree & degree options available

Enhance your diversity-inclusion skillset by completing a weekly online workshop to earn credit towards your MSDE special education requirement. Designed to develop skills, attitudes and understanding to enable early childhood, elementary and secondary teachers to educate learners with special needs. Topics include inclusion, educational planning, teaching techniques, student assessment, and classroom organization and management skills.

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