Program Overview

Elementary Mathematics Specialist, Graduate Certificate

The Elementary Mathematics Specialist, Graduate Certificate program is designed for individuals who already hold initial teacher certification and desire to complete requirements for the elementary mathematics specialist add-on certification through the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

Certificate Details

• Department: School of Teaching, Learning and Educational Sciences
  • College: Education and Human Sciences
• Available At: OSU Stillwater Campus
• Certificate Type: Graduate Certificate in Elementary Mathematics Specialist (Courses)
• Related Program: Teaching, Learning and Leadership, MS - Science and Mathematics Education

Overview

This program sharpens skills in teaching topics ranging from algebra to spatial visualization and probability. Successful completion of the certificate program requires 18 credit hours (six courses) of graduate-level coursework. Certificate credit hours are transferable to the Teaching, Learning and Leadership, MS - Science and Mathematics Education program.

Coursework

The program is currently offered in-person on the OSU-Stillwater campus. All courses are tied directly to the Oklahoma State Department of Education Elementary Mathematics Specialist standards.

• Required (18 credit hours):
  • SMED 5253: Teaching Rational Number Concepts, Proportional Reasoning and Classroom Interactions
  • SMED 5273: Number Concepts and Assessment at the Elementary Level (PK-6)
  • SMED 5913: Teaching Geometry and Spatial Visualization
  • SMED 5923: Teaching Algebra and Mathematical Tasks
  • SMED 5933: Teaching Data and Probability in Schools
  • SMED 5943: Mathematics Leadership and Coaching (includes a minimum of 30 hours of field experience)

Admissions Requirements and Deadlines

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants will be notified of admission status within four to six weeks of submission.

• To apply for the program, submit the following:
  • Graduate College application
  • Transcripts from all previously attended institutions (undergraduate degree from an accredited university with a minimum 3.0 GPA required; admission with qualifications may be considered)
  • Goal statement
  • Academic vita/resume
  • Current teaching certificate