PGCert in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Licensed elementary teachers use this certificate to gain an endorsement as a mathematics specialist for the elementary grades. It stresses deep mathematical content knowledge along with mathematical leadership and progressive teaching methods. The same coursework can count toward an emphasis in the education master's. Applicants may need to send extra paperwork, for example proof of a current teaching license, before a decision. Details on required courses and admission procedures are listed in the graduate catalog. Prospective students should review those sections, contact the program coordinator with questions about fit and timing, and apply through the graduate admissions office. Certificate work can often support a later degree or a change in professional practice. Faculty advisors can help students fit the program around work and family schedules, and program staff can explain how the requirements apply to individual situations.