Master of Arts in Mathematics Teaching for Secondary Level I
An enabling Master's programme designed exclusively for engineering graduates to teach mathematics in secondary schools.
Best for:Best for SUP engineering graduates seeking a professional teaching qualification in mathematics.
Overview
The Master of Arts in Mathematics Teaching for Secondary Level I is offered by SUPSI at the Department of Training and Learning in Locarno. This specialized programme enables holders of a university of applied sciences (SUP) engineering degree to obtain a teaching qualification for mathematics in middle and lower-secondary schools. The curriculum bridges engineering backgrounds with pedagogical expertise, educational science, and subject-specific didactics. Students complete rigorous coursework and practical training designed to prepare them effectively for classroom teaching.
What you'll do
- Attend lectures, seminars, and practical training sessions focused on mathematics didactics and educational science
- Complete school placement and internship components in secondary education environments
- Engage in pedagogical research and reflective teaching practice
- Fulfill all coursework and examination requirements across the 126 ECTS curriculum
- Develop lesson plans and teaching materials tailored for middle and lower-secondary school mathematics
Requirements
Degree required: SUP engineering degree (Bachelor of Science or equivalent in engineering from a University of Applied Sciences)
Degree offered: Master of Arts SUPSI in Insegnamento della matematica per il livello secondario I
Language: Italian; fluent proficiency required for all coursework and instruction
Instruction: Italian
- Strong foundational background in mathematics acquired through an engineering degree
- Proficiency in Italian to engage with coursework, teaching materials, and classroom environments
- Aptitude for pedagogical theory and educational science
- Must hold a SUP engineering degree (engineering degree from a University of Applied Sciences)
Funding & terms
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How to apply
Deadline: Mid-February
Prospective students must submit their application through the official SUPSI portal by the mid-February deadline. Detailed admission guidelines and timelines are published on the university website approximately 10 months prior to the start of the programme.
- CV
- SUP engineering degree certificate and transcripts
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