2023-2024 Graduate Academic Catalog

Graduate Certificate in Mathematics Education 18 credits

This program, which meets endorsement requirements in multiple US states, emphasizes deep mathematics content knowledge and helps teachers connect this knowledge to classroom practice and their own students' understanding of mathematics.

  • In certain states, a student may receive an endorsement/second license by completing this 18-credit program in mathematics education. It is important to check with your teacher licensing office, as additional steps may be necessary in order to meet state requirements.

For the university's transfer credit policy for this and other programs, see the Transfer of Credits page.

Program of Study

Required Core Courses (15 credits):

Select five of the following 3-credit online courses:

EMATH 6107Constructing Mathematical Understanding: Number and Operations

3

EMATH 6108Constructing Mathematical Understanding for Number Theory

3

EMATH 6109Functions and Algebra I: Building Mathematical Understanding

3

EMATH 6110Functions and Algebra II: Broadening the Base

3

EMATH 6111Geometry and Measurement I: From Polygons to Pythagoras

3

EMATH 6112Geometry and Measurement II: Circles, Symmetry, and Solids

3

EMATH 6113Probability: The Mathematics of Uncertainty

3

EMATH 6114Statistics and Data Analysis

3

EMATH 6115Concepts of Calculus: Change and Infinity

3

Education Courses (3 credits):

Select one of the following 3-credit online courses:

EEDUC 6154Meeting Diverse Needs in the Mathematics Classroom

3

EEDUC 7121Assessment Issues in Mathematics: Summative and Formative

3