Mathematics Teacher Leadership Graduate Certificate (Non-Degree)
College of Natural and Health Sciences
The courses for this certificate provide K-12 in-service mathematics teachers the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and dispositions to take leadership for improving K-12 mathematics education. The coursework supports teachers in learning 1) how to work with other teachers through coaching and professional development, 2) about the role of culture in mathematics, teaching, learning and leadership, 3) how to support the development of teachers’ mathematics content knowledge and 4) how to negotiate and lead change and manage conflict.
Prerequisites: Must be an in-service, credentialed K-12 math teacher or math teacher leader.
Certificate Requirements — 18 Credits
Required credits:
Three of the following (9 credits):
| MED 680 | Teaching Math for Understanding I | 3 |
| MED 681 | Teaching Math for Understanding II | 3 |
| MED 682 | Implementing Mathematics Curriculum | 3 |
| MED 684 | Mathematics Coaching | 3 |
Take one of the following combinations (6 hours):
OR
Three of the following (3 hours):
| MED 683 | Seminar in Equity and Diversity Issues in Mathematics Education | 1- 3 |
| | Subtitle: Exploring the role of gender in mathematics education | |
| | Subtitle: Exploring the role of identity and agency in mathematics education | |
| | Subtitle: Exploring the role of race in mathematics education | |
| | Subtitle: Exploring the role of socio-economic status in mathematics education | |
MED 683: Repeatable under different subtitles