Ed.S. in Leadership in Mathematics Education

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Are you a classroom teacher seeking to improve your instructional skills and expand your influence in this specialized field? We can help you develop a deeper understanding of the mathematics required at the elementary and middle school level. Regent’s Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Leadership in Mathematics Education prepares you to become a school-based K-8 math specialist. Grow your teaching career in this high-demand area as you also influence improvement in school mathematics programs. Here’s your chance to help students develop core knowledge of math processes and disciplines as you fulfill the requirements for a Virginia Mathematics Specialist endorsement.

Location: Online

Total Credit Hours: 30+

Next Session Start: August 25, 2025

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INCREASE YOUR EARNING POTENTIAL

Capitalize on a higher salary with your Ed.S. degree.

EXPAND YOUR CAREER PATH

Take your career to the next level with exciting leadership opportunities.

MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

Impact the lives of students while building a strong reputation as a mathematics education leader. Presented from a Christian worldview, this specialty degree is supported by award-winning faculty in Virginia Beach.

ALIGN YOURSELF WITH EXCELLENCE

Regent has been ranked among the Top National Universities by the U.S. News & World Report (2025). Our programs have also been ranked among the Top 10 Best Online Graduate Education Programs in Virginia for 13 years in a row (2013-2025). Our graduates are empowered to make a difference in lives, which has led to more than 900 alumni being recognized as Teachers of the Year in Hampton Roads since 2004.

Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.

The School of Education’s educational leadership and teacher preparation programs and the College of Arts and Science’s bachelor’s in education programs are awarded full national accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) for a period of seven years, to 12/31/2030.

Career Opportunities

On completing the Educational Specialist – Leadership in Mathematics Education program, the graduate can:

Effectively explain number systems and number theory; geometry and measurement; statistics and probability; and functions and algebra.
Understand curriculum and technology trends to help students process and retain critical math skills.
Develop coaching and leadership skills to assist diverse learners and teachers.

Career Opportunities

For grades K-8:

Mathematics Supervisor/Specialist/Coordinator
Mathematics Lead Teacher/ Department Chair
Mathematics Coach
Mathematics Interventionist

$97Thousand

Median annual wage for education administrators, postsecondary U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2021

Featured Courses

Table listing featured courses with course code, name, and credit hours.
Code	Name	Credits
EADM 647	Educational Leadership in Mathematics I	3	Essential characteristics, skills, and dispositions needed to maintain effective math education leadership roles in K-8 schools. In-depth review of national and state mathematics standards. On-site professional development models discussed with primary emphasis on the Content-Focused Coaching model by Lucy West. Cross-listed with EADM 547.
MATH 641	Numbers, Systems & Operations for K-8 Teachers	3	Historical numeration systems, base systems, representing numbers, combining numbers, relationships among numbers, and the nature of large and small numbers. Includes children’s thinking, how they learn this basic mathematics, their problem-solving strategies, and how they construct their understandings of the base ten number system and arithmetic. Cross-listed with MATH 541.
MATH 656	Assessing & Teaching Mathematics to Diverse Learners	3	With an emphasis on learning characteristics that can make mathematics difficult for diverse learners, this course discusses barriers to learning mathematics; research-based instructional strategies for meeting the needs of diverse learners; creation of accessible learning opportunities; differentiation of mathematics instruction; and methods for designing and analyzing formative and summative assessments. Cross-listed with MATH 556.
MATH 698	Mathematics Specialist Final Project	3	A culminating experience for Mathematics Specialists that includes providing evidence, in the form of an electronic portfolio, that critical program competencies have been met. Students also self-reflect on their learning experiences and teaching philosophy. Pre-requisite: All program coursework. Cross-listed with MATH 598.

Students should refer to their catalog or audited degree plan (ADP) for required courses to complete their degree.

Admissions Requirements

2024-25 Semester Check-In Deadlines

All students are expected to check-in for the semester two weeks before the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.

Session	Semester Check-In	Session Start Date
Session A	Friday, August 9	Monday, August 19
Session M	Friday, September 6	Monday, September 16
Session B	Friday, October 11	Monday, October 21
Session C	Wednesday, January 8	Monday, January 13
Session T	Friday, January 31	Monday, February 10
Session D	Friday, March 7	Monday, March 17
Session E	Friday, May 2	Monday, May 12
Session F	Friday, June 13	Monday, June 23

Admissions Requirements

Step 1: Apply to Regent University

Submit your application using the Regent University Online Application.

Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.

Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts

Submit your unofficial transcripts to regent.edu/items.

Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email requesting authorization for Regent University to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution. International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES, AACRAO or NAFSA approved agency.

Step 3: Submit Your Teaching License

To be admitted, you must submit an active teaching license from your state. Please submit a scanned copy or photograph of it to regent.edu/items.

Step 4: Submit Your Government-Issued ID

To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please submit a scanned copy or photograph of it to regent.edu/items.

Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu should you have any further questions about the application process.

Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.

Tuition & Fees

2025-26 Tuition Rates

Part-Time Students

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Master of Education (M.Ed.)	$585	6	$3,510
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)	$820	6	$4,920
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)	$820	3	$2,460
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)	$820	3	$2,460

Full-Time Students

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Master of Education (M.Ed.)	$585	9	$5,265
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)	$820	9	$7,380
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)	$820	6	$4,920
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)	$820	6	$4,920

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)	$900 (Fall & Spring) $750 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)	$750

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2024-25 Tuition Rates

PART-TIME STUDENTS

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Master of Education (M.Ed.)	$565	6	$3,390
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)	$800	6	$4,800
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)	$800	3	$2,400
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)	$800	3	$2,400

Full-Time Students

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Master of Education (M.Ed.)	$565	9	$5,085
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)	$800	9	$7,200
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)	$800	6	$4,800
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)	$800	6	$4,800

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)	$850 (Fall & Spring) $700 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)	$700

Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

*Rates are subject to change at any time.

Licensure Requirements

Must hold a valid Collegiate Professional Teaching License or equivalent from another state and have taught for a minimum of three years in which the teaching of mathematics was an important area of responsibility.

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