Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences - Mathematics Education at The University of Montana

    Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences - Mathematics Education at The University of Montana

    Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences - Mathematics Education at The University of Montana

    International students can study the Mathematical Sciences - Mathematics Education at The University of Montana at its main campus in Missoula , United States of America. This Bachelor degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 4 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 21, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences - Mathematics Education

    Study Mathematics Education at the University of Montana

    Share your passion for mathematics by helping others to learn and understand the language of numbers. The mathematics education program – a concentration of the bachelor's degree in mathematical sciences at UM – prepares you to teach math in grades 5 through 12 in Montana, and includes the education, psychology, teaching methods, and field experiences you'll need for teacher certification.

    This hands-on program offers excellent opportunities for real-world learning and undergraduate research. As math teachers continue to adapt to the growing complexity of mathematics pedagogy, our math education degree is also designed to reflect the developing changes in the secondary school mathematics curriculum.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences - Mathematics Education at The University of Montana

    Entry Requirements

    Academic Eligibility

    First-year students: To be eligible for admission, freshman students must have met/be on track to meet all upper/senior secondary school requirements with the equivalent of a 2.5 GPA to be automatically considered for admission to undergraduate programs.

    Transfer students: Transfer students must have graduated from secondary school and completed at least 12 university-level credits (1 semester) with the equivalent of a 2.0 GPA.

    UM Undergraduate Admissions uses a 4.0 unweighted scale to determine GPA. If your school does not calculate GPA, we will calculate it for you when we evaluate your academic records. 

    Documents for Admission

    Secondary school students/graduates: Please submit academic transcripts/mark sheets for grades 9-12 and secondary school leaving certificates, exam results or diplomas showing secondary school completion (if applicable)

    Students who have completed at least one semester (12 U.S. credits) of university or post-secondary study: university transcript/mark sheets/exam results listing all courses, grades and credits/hours and diplomas/graduation certificates (if applicable). Students who qualify for transfer do not need to submit secondary school documents.

    English translations: All documents not originally issued in English must also be accompanied by word-for-word English translations. You, the applicant, can make the translations yourself.

    Admission consideration for international applicants can proceed with unofficial documents. Unofficial documents are photocopies or scans of original academic documents submitted to University of Montana directly by you, the student. Unofficial documents can be uploaded to your admission portal.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 48
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 70

    Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences - Mathematics Education

    Career development in the math education major

    Start building your professional network and connecting with potential careers as you earn your bachelor's degree in mathematics with a concentration in mathematics education.

    Our students spend an extensive amount of time in secondary classrooms working with school-aged children and build connections with teachers. Many of our graduates report finding math teaching jobs through the field experiences and community engagement activities they engaged in as students.

    For our math education majors, our Math Learning Center is a great place to work as a tutor gaining experience working with students. We also have a specialized mathematics computer lab, and a collaborative research space to discuss and work on undergraduate research projects. Learn more about mathematics facilities at UM. 

    We also encourage you to take courses in applied math, statistics, or data science to develop computational skills and gain experience working with sophisticated mathematical software – all excellent skills for your resume.

    Math scholarships

    Get help paying for your math teaching degree. Each year the Department of Mathematical Sciences at UM awards approximately $20,000 to continuing undergraduate math majors. Learn more about scholarships and awards for math majors.

    Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences - Mathematics Education at The University of Montana

    Application Fee 30

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences - Mathematics Education at The University of Montana

    1. Complete an online application
    2. Pay the application fee
    3. Submit required application documents

    • English language proficiency requirements
    • Academic records
    • Financial information
    • Copy of passport
    • Transfer form (for transfer students only) 

    You can also download our International Admissions Checklist to help you submit all required materials.

    Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences - Mathematics Education at The University of Montana
    The University of Montana
    The University of Montana
    United States of America

    United States of America, Missoula

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