What you will study
Coursework for your Elementary Mathematics Specialist graduate certificate will focus
on math content, leadership and pedagogy. In your content courses, you’ll renew and
enhance your confidence in elementary mathematics while looking at the content through
the lens of curriculum design. In professional development courses, you’ll study leadership
theories and principles grounded in real-world application and case studies.
for your graduate certificate may include:
- Rational Numbers and Proportional Relationships for Elementary Mathematics Specialists:
Develop your own understanding of rational numbers and ratio and proportional relationships,
and gain insight into how children think and learn about these topics.
- Data and Probability for Elementary Mathematics Specialists: Develop your understanding of probabilistic reasoning and data collection analysis,
and how integrating these topics into the curriculum can best support your students’
learning goals throughout the year.
- Foundations of Mathematical Leadership for Elementary Mathematics Specialists: Gain foundational knowledge of leadership principles and explore how continuous improvement
models relate to being an effective elementary mathematics specialist who can influence
school- and district-level improvements.
Excellence in Elementary Mathematics Education
- #1: Most Focused Master’s Degree College for Mathematics Education in Missouri (College
Factual, 2022)
- #1: Most Focused College for Mathematics Education in Missouri (College Factual, 2022)
- Top 5.5%: Most Focused Master’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics Education (College Factual,
2022)
- Top 10%: Most Focused Colleges for Mathematics Education (College Factual, 2022)
- Top 15%: Most Focused Colleges for Education (College Factual, 2022)
Unique learning opportunities for elementary math specialists
Whether your practicum experiences are conducted within your teaching classroom or
another nearby location, you’ll have the convenience of working within your current
educational environment while supported by your faculty and peers in synchronous meetings.
Elementary Mathematics Specialist program internships are integrated into your courses
for the graduate certificate. In each practicum, you’ll gain experience personalizing
your teaching to learners of different backgrounds and abilities. Work with a range
of students (such as primary, gifted, ELL or adult), as well as other elementary school
teachers, in professional development settings to enhance both your content knowledge
and your teaching practice.
Internships are included with the following courses tailored to elementary mathematics
specialists:
- Number and Operations
- Rational Numbers and Proportional Reasoning
- Algebraic Reasoning
- Geometry and Measurement
What can you do with an Elementary Mathematics Specialist graduate certificate from
ÎÞÂëרÇø?
Many of the skills you’ll acquire in the ÎÞÂëרÇø’s Elementary
Math Specialist graduate certificate program are valuable for any role in education.
Understanding and leveraging leadership principles, being able to teach the content
with nuance to learners with different needs and effectively collaborating with colleagues
and administrators will enhance whatever career track you choose.
Many elementary math specialists from the ÎÞÂëרÇø use their
new credentials to seek out roles as math resource teachers, math coaches or math
curriculum specialists. Others simply enjoy teaching elementary mathematics in their
current role with greater efficacy.
Your graduate certificate includes core coursework for ÎÞÂëרÇø’s master’s and education
specialist degrees in Elementary Mathematics, so if you decide to pursue one of these
advanced degrees with us in the future you can apply your course credits toward the
new program.
Learn more about elementary mathematics specialist jobs
Elementary math specialists are in strong demand across school districts in Missouri
and nationwide. Use our interactive tool below to explore career trends and outlooks
for this rewarding field.
Financial assistance options for your Elementary Mathematics Specialist graduate certificate
The ÎÞÂëרÇø is committed to offering affordable, high-quality
academic programs. With our low tuition rates and generous financial aid packages,
we strive to make a respected education for teachers accessible to everyone.
Your dedicated financial advisor will work with you to identify the best way to finance your graduate certificate program. As an Elementary Mathematics Specialist graduate student, you may be eligible
for specific funds above and beyond university-wide resources. Learn more about what
scholarships you may qualify for by using the .
Meet Dr. Charlene Atkins
Elementary Mathematics Specialist program coordinator
With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Atkins also holds a BSE in Business Education,
an MS in Educational Technology, an MS in Mathematics and a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education.
Elementary Mathematics Specialist students often cite the ability to work closely
with experts such as Dr. Atkins as a key benefit of the program.
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Take your degree further.
Your graduate certificate course credits may be applied to full graduate degrees at
ÎÞÂëרÇø, including:
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Additional Teaching Certification
Our program leads to an advanced Missouri teaching certificate as an elementary mathematics
specialist. This will open new career options for you!
Statewide Collaborative
ÎÞÂëרÇø is one of six universities in Missouri working collaboratively to offer the elementary
mathematics specialist program. These universities have worked together for many years
to design a program that prepares you well to work as a math specialist. Courses transfer
easily among these universities.
Admission Requirements
- Current teaching certification
- 2.5 minimum undergraduate GPA