About Math and Science Education Center

Student One of ten mathematics and science education centers in the University of North Carolina system is located at Fayetteville State University. These centers are responsible for providing in-service training and continuing education for public school teachers in the fields of technology, mathematics and science. The center operates on a year-round basis.

Activities in mathematics, science (life, earth, and physical sciences), technology use, and mathematics and science methods are included. Academic credit and Continuing Education Units (CEU)/Teacher Renewal Credits (TRC) are available through semester courses, one-day workshops, one-week intensive training, seminars, and other formats to fit the needs of teachers and school systems. The center’s programs are specially aimed at the following:

Increasing the supply of qualified mathematics and science teachers;
Strengthening instruction in the elementary/ middle grades and high school programs in mathematics and science;
Increasing effective use of educational technologies at all levels of instruction;
Increasing the pool of minorities and women in the mathematics and sciences; and
Encouraging business and industry to cooperate with public schools and institutions of higher learning in assessing mathematics and science needs in order to increase the relevance of programs for teachers.

Students Tuition waiver scholarships are available to participants in some center-supported programs. Scholarships range from partial to full tuition, depending upon program implementation costs.

For further information call 910-672-1669.