Teaching Students to Think Beyond the Equation
There's nothing quite like seeing a student's eyes light up when a tough math concept finally clicks. That's the moment you live for. As a future math teach, you will turn confusion into confidence, using creativity and curiosity to help your students unlock the logic behind the numbers. You will design lessons that make math exciting, relatable, and even fun, transforming a once-intimidating subject into one of discovery and empowerment. At Culver-Stockton College, you will develop the skills to make learning math your superpower, and become the teacher your students will never forget.
The C-SC Difference
At Culver-Stockton, you will benefit from small, interactive classes, many led by a professor dedicated to understanding how students learn best. From your very first year, you will step into real classrooms to observe experienced teachers in action, seeing firsthand how great educators connect with and inspire their students. As you progress through your sophomore and junior years, you will move from observing to leading, creating and presenting your own mini-lessons under the mentorship of a master teacher. By senior year, you will bring it all together through your student teaching experience, applying everything you have learned in both mathematics and education. Over your four years, you will work in four different school systems alongside four master teachers, ensuring you graduate fully prepared and confident to lead a classroom on your own.
The Mathematics Education program at Culver-Stockton College has been truly transformative for me. Through the program, I’ve gained a deep understanding of complex mathematical concepts and developed the skills necessary to teach advanced math to secondary students in the future. The math professors are exceptional and they constant challenge us to think critically and solve problems creatively. In Education department, I’ve learned effective strategies for delivering engaging lessons, managing a classroom, and building strong communication and leadership skills. The professors have been incredibly supportive and encouraging throughout my teaching experiences. This program has not only strengthened my abilities as a mathematician but has also shaped me into a confident, effective educator who is passionate about inspiring and impacting the lives of students.
— Ryan Osso ’26
What can I do with a Mathematics Education Degree?
3+2 M.Ed. Program
Beyond the Classroom
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Student Experiences
- Culver-Stockton Student Teaching Organization (CSTO)
- Peer Tutoring
- Undergraduate Research
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Professional Experiences
- Classroom Observations (freshman through junior years)
- Student Teaching (senior year)
- Travel Study offered frequently
- Professional education conferences