Mathematics Education Certificate

This certificate is administered by the Department of Mathematical Sciences .

This certificate program is intended for, but not limited to, those students pursuing a degree in elementary education, science education or special education. Can be completed concurrently with the student’s undergraduate degree in education or a related field with consent of program coordinator. 

The certificate is intended to provide mathematics content for those students already completing a major in education, teaching pedagogy and/or curricular design. Courses in this program focus on content standards suggested by the Wisconsin Mathematics Standards and best practices for teaching inquiry-based lessons. The certificate does not meet the requirements for license through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (e.g. Mathematics Education license). 

The certificate program is administered through the Department of Mathematical Sciences. 

Consists of a minimum of 15 credits.

Note: Required courses marked ** below have Math prerequisites. Depending on your placement score, additional courses may be required.