Secondary Mathematics Education, Certificate

Program Director: Christy Graybeal Ph.D. [e-mail]; 301-696-3838

This 15-credit certificate program is designed for current middle and high school mathematics teachers. It combines courses in mathematics and education, and focuses on the mathematics covered in Maryland’s College and Career-Ready Standards.

This program does not lead to initial teaching certification.

Application Requirements

Submit one official transcript reflecting the highest degree conferred.

Requirements for the Certificate

Required:

MATH 505

Discrete Math

3.0

Two of the following sequences:

Sequence 1:

MATH 501	Explorations in Geometry	3.0
EDUC 551	The Teaching of Geometry	3.0

Sequence 2:

MATH 502	Explorations in Algebra	3.0
EDUC 552	The Teaching of Algebra	3.0

Sequence 3:

MATH 500	Statistics	3.0
EDUC 595	The Teaching of Statistics & Probability: Decision Making with Mathematics	3.0

Exceptions to these requirements may be granted on a case-by-case basis, depending on the student’s education and experience.

Other courses which may be substituted for individual students:

EDUC 596	The Teaching of Mathematical Modeling: Strategies for Contemporary Problems	3.0
MATH 507/MATH 407	Introduction to Graph Theory	3.0
MATH 509/MATH 409	Elementary Number Theory	3.0
MATH 599	Special Topics	3.0