Graduate certificate in Mathematics for Teaching
Gain a broader understanding of mathematics and expand your ability to support student learning at the secondary level with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Graduate certificate in Mathematics for Teaching in the College of Science and Technology. This 12-credit graduate certificate program is designed to equip teachers with knowledge beyond basic mathematical principles and logic to enhance student comprehension and engagement in middle and high school classrooms.Â
The program’s curriculum aligns with the , and coursework explores how to implement these standards in the classroom. You’ll build expertise and learn new techniques for student success, and develop a deeper awareness of mathematical theory, topics and pedagogy. Appreciate mathematics as a language through which you can analyze physical reality and answer real-life questions, and learn how to teach these concepts to your future students.Â
Courses focus on learning a diverse set of instructional tools for a wide variety of problems, both in theory and application. You’ll learn nontraditional teaching techniques such as the practice of inquiry-based learning and effective ways to incorporate technology into the classroom.
Classes & Curriculum
Students are required to take four of the following five courses.
- Algebra and Functions for Teaching
- Geometry for Teaching
- Introduction to Mathematical Modeling for Teaching
- Number Theory and Proof for Teaching
- Probability Theory and Applications for Teaching
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Careers
Graduates of the Mathematics for Teaching Certificate (Graduate) are prepared to continue their careers as professional educators. Armed with a greater understanding of mathematics theory and pedagogy, teachers who earn this graduate certificate are better equipped to instruct mathematics at the secondary level.