The focus of the program is the advanced study of mathematical concepts appropriate for those who want to teach college level mathematics either as an instructor at a community or technical college or as an adjunct instructor with a university. Candidates for the program may also be classroom teachers who want to be credentialed to teach dual credit math courses.The purpose of the degree program is twofold: (1) to provide working professionals, especially high school teachers, with an accessible degree program that will allow them to complete a graduate degree in mathematics while maintaining their current employment; and, (2) to provide high school teachers with prior masters in a content area other than mathematical sciences to become qualified to teach dual-credit courses by completing 18-credit hours in their content area.