Mathematics Teacher Leadership Master’s Degree, Graduate Certificate, or both!
Deepen your mathematical knowledge for teaching and strengthen your use of research-informed, high-leverage teaching practices in a cohort-based program at one of the nation’s top research universities. The Mathematics Teacher Leadership program offers the opportunity to earn a master’s degree, graduate certificate, or both!
Cost per credit: $600 (no extra fees)
The online cohort program is the same price for students who reside in-state or out-of-state.
Program Type
Master’s, Graduate Certificate
Program Format
On Campus, Online
This Program Is Designed For
- Classroom teachers
- Math interventionists
- Instructional coaches
- Specialists and other education professionals
Designed to Meet the Needs of Classroom Teachers
- Online synchronous class sessions, with in-person opportunities.
- Classes meet one night per week (Wednesday nights) during the school year plus some Saturday mornings.
- Summer courses offered as intensive learning experiences.
Program Features
- Cohort model: Learn together with colleagues throughout the program.
- Focus: PreK-8 mathematics teaching, learning, and leading.
- Two years to degree: Cohesive course sequence linking research to practice.
- Format: Online synchronous courses, with in-person opportunities.
- Schedule: Wednesday nights during the school year and some Saturday mornings. Summer course schedules vary.
- Capstone project: Implement an action research project in your school.
- Leadership Opportunities: State and national professional organizations.
- Nationally recognized faculty: Learn with leaders in the field.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Deepen knowledge of teaching mathematics in diverse settings.
- Use research to inform classroom and school practice in mathematics.
- Study student identity, agency, and content learning in mathematics.
- Strengthen professionalism and build your teacher network.
- Develop skills for coaching and leading instructional improvement.
“Engaging in the UWM mathematics teacher leadership program is the single most impactful experience I have had as an educator.”
Program Requirements
- Programs can be stacked by applying credits to multiple programs.
- Graduate certificate requires 15 credits.
- Master’s degree requires 30 credits.
- Most courses can be used on the pathway to a Doctoral Degree.
Cohort Program Sequence
Please refer to the Program Flyer (PDF) for specific dates and times.
Summer 2025
| Teacher Leadership: Math Identity, Agency, & Learning | Currins 580 |
| Mathematics Focus: Algebraic Reasoning | Currins 626 |
Fall 2025
| Teacher Leadership: High-Leverage Mathematics Instruction | Currins 714 |
| Mathematics Focus: Fraction Concepts & Operations | Currins 624 |
Spring 2026
| Teacher Leadership: Equity & Inclusion in Math Classrooms | Currins 716 |
| Mathematics Focus: Early Number & Operations | Currins 830 |
Summer 2026
| Mathematics Focus: Geometry & Measurement | Currins 625 |
| Action Research Part 1: Project Design & Implementation | Currins 705 |
Fall 2026
| Teacher Leadership: Instructional Coaching | Currins 761 |
| Action Research Part 2: Data Analysis & Findings | Currins 800 |
“These classes have given me a deeper understanding of how to build the math confidence, understanding, and abilities of my current students and future students.”
Related Program
Urban Education, PhD: Mathematics Education Specialization
Interested in a doctoral degree?
Most courses in the Mathematics Teacher Leadership Program can be used on the pathway to a Doctoral Degree!
Admission Criteria
Graduate Certificate
Complete the UWM Graduate school Online Application. You will be applying to the Certificate in Mathematics Teacher Leadership – Online.
Application Help: MTL Graduate Certificate Application Instructions (.pdf)
Master’s Degree
Complete the UWM Graduate school Online Application. You will be applying to the Curriculum and Instruction MS – Mathematics Teacher Leadership (online)
Application Help: MTL Master’s Degree Application Instructions (.pdf)
Graduate School Open House
Consider attending the Graduate School open house to be considered for an application fee waiver. The Open House is traditionally held during the Fall semester. For more information, visit the Graduate School Open House webpage.
Note: Application admission reviews will begin mid-April
“The program has given me confidence to be a teacher leader of mathematics in my school!”
Dr. DeAnn Huinker
Professor, Teaching and Learning
Director, CMSER
huinker@uwm.edu
Dr. Ashley Schmidt
Assistant Professor, Teaching and Learning
schmidan@uwm.edu
Dr. Anne Marie Marshall
Lecturer, Teaching and Learning
Research Program Coordinator, CMSER
vuchiche@uwm.edu
Dr. Elizabeth Cutter-Lin
Teaching Faculty, Teaching and Learning
emcutter@uwm.edu
Dr. Melissa Hedges
Lecturer, Teaching and Learning
Academic Resources
January 28th, 5:00pm CST
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February 18th, 6:00pm CST
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March 25th, 5:00pm CST
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Come chat with program faculty about questions you have related to the Mathematics Teacher Leadership degree or certificate.
Admission Review
Admission application reviews will begin mid-April
schmidan@uwm.edu
Dr. Anne Marie Marshall
vuchiche@uwm.edu
For questions about the application and admissions process, please contact:
Angela Sadowsky
asadowsk@uwm.edu