Program Overview

Mathematics for Educators Certificate

The Mathematics for Educators Certificate is a graduate program designed for high school math educators who want to advance their Massachusetts teaching license. This program offers flexible graduate math courses, available online or in person, and is ideal for educators who want to refine their subject knowledge and approach.

Program Highlights

• Strengthen content knowledge, broaden experience with mathematical applications, and develop engaging classroom activities.
• Earn 12 content credit hours of graduate-level math courses toward a Professional educator license in Massachusetts.
• Take advantage of a flexible, part-time schedule designed for busy teachers.
• Customize the program by selecting elective courses that most interest you.
• Use free support materials to brush up on areas where you might be rusty.

Key Program Information

• Start options: August (fall semester) or January (spring semester)
• Modality options: On campus, online synchronous, or online asynchronous
• Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
• Credits: 12

Tuition

The program offers a special tuition rate of $500 per credit.

Format

Classes are available in synchronous (live) or asynchronous (recorded) formats, allowing you to attend classes at a time that works for you.

Master's Option

Credits earned in this graduate certificate can be applied toward the full Master of Mathematics for Educators at WPI.

Curriculum

The program requires 12 credit hours of work in advanced mathematics, including required core courses and electives. You may select any of the math department's offerings for your electives, resulting in a program tailored to your unique goals.

Course Expectations

• Build a solid foundation with advanced mathematics courses in areas such as geometry, algebra, differential equations, modeling, number theory, discrete mathematics, and statistics.
• Explore many unique, modern applications of advanced mathematics.
• Develop materials, based on coursework, which may be used in your own classes.
• Practice using and integrating technologies such as MATLAB, Maple, Excel, Audacity, and GeoGebra.

Faculty

The program is taught by world-class faculty, including:

• Keenan Kidwell, Assistant Professor of Teaching, Mathematical Sciences
• John Goulet, Adjunct Teaching Professor, Mathematical Sciences
• Samuel Tripp, Assistant Professor of Teaching, Mathematical Sciences
• Michael Johnson, Teaching Professor, Mathematical Sciences

Similar Degrees

Similar degrees offered by WPI include:

• Master's in Mathematics for Educators (MME)
• Master's in Integrated STEM Education Online
• Master's in Applied Mathematics