Mathematics Endorsement Program

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Is the Mathematics endorsement program for me?

If you're a certified teacher who wants to earn "Highly Qualified" status in Mathematics and teach math to grades 5-12, this endorsement program is a great fit. Math has been identified as a high-need area because of teacher shortages so you may qualify for tuition assistance.

What will I learn in the Mathematics endorsement program?

You'll learn everything you need to teach Math to diverse groups of kids in grades 5 through 12. Our program is in line with all standards set by Washington's Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).

What can I do with my endorsement in Mathematics?

For teachers, endorsements mean more options and opportunities for advancement. This is especially true in a high-need area such as Math.

Note: You will need to pass the Washington Educator Skills Test (WEST-E) exam to earn the endorsement. Check out the WEST-E exam website for more info.

Why CityU?

Because you want an education that's relevant to what's happening in the real world, right now.
Our faculty teach what they do for a living, not just what's in the book. They're smart, successful people who can help you get there, too.
We keep class sizes small so you can get the personal attention you deserve.
You can get an education without sacrificing your lifestyle.
Over 500 students each year choose CityU to start or advance their careers in education.

How to get started:

Chat with an admissions advisor or call 888.42.CityU
Apply online
Complete the Endorsement Program Application and an "Agreement of Understanding" for this endorsement program
Order official transcripts from other schools you've attended
Provide a copy of your teaching certificate

Be sure to talk with admissions advisor to see if there are other requirements for your program.

Total Required Credits:		24

EML 410	History of Mathematics	3
The purpose of this course is to provide the candidate a historical development of mathematical teaching ideas and methods. This course emphasizes the diversity of all individuals involved; the philosophical and sociological perspectives; the development of intellectual mathematical activities; along with the role of content literacy in academic learning at the secondary level. In this course an emphasis will be placed on instructional strategies to assist students� acquisition of mathematics content knowledge effectively through reading, writing, and discussion. Upon successful completion of this course, candidates have content knowledge and beginning instructional strategies to effectively teach mathematics in secondary and middle school settings. Course Entry Requirements: Admission to the Middle Level Mathematics Endorsement or Mathematics Endorsement Program
EML 435	Mathematics: Number Sense and Theory	3
Candidates explore how students have an intuitive understanding of numbers, their magnitude, relations, and how they are affected by operations. It works with the conceptual framework of number information that enables a person to understand numbers and number relations and to solve mathematical problems. Upon successful completion of this course, candidates have content knowledge to effectively teach number sense and theory in secondary and middle school settings.
EML 445	Mathematics: Geometry and Measurement	3
Candidates are introduced to Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometrics. Candidates explore the logical notions of consistency, model interpretation, independence, properties and theorems of geometric systems. Upon successful completion of this course, candidates have content knowledge to effectively teach geometry and measurement in secondary and middle school settings.
EML 455	Mathematics: Linear Algebra	3
Candidates learn systems of linear equations, matrices, vectors in R2 and R3, linear independence, bases and dimensions, linear transformations. This course includes introduction to determinants, and eigen-value problems. Upon successful completion of this course, candidates have content knowledge to effectively teach linear algebra in secondary and middle school settings.
EML 465	Mathematics: Calculus	3
Candidates learn the concepts of functions and absolute value, open and closed intervals, and solutions of inequalities. The course covers limits, derivatives, definite integrals, techniques of integration and differential equations. Upon successful completion of this course, candidates have content knowledge to effectively teach calculus in secondary and middle school settings.
EML 475	Mathematics: Discrete Mathematics	3
Candidates learn the logic of proofs, combinatorics, graph theory, and topics from recurrences and generating functions, and set theory. Upon successful completion of this course, candidates have content knowledge to effectively teach discrete mathematics concepts in secondary and middle school settings.
EML 485	Mathematics: Probability and Statistics	3
Candidates learn descriptive statistics including measures of location, spread and central tendency; an introduction to inferential statistics including confidence intervals and hypothesis testing; empirical and theoretical frequency distributions; and, the binomial and normal random variables. Upon successful completion of this course, candidates have content knowledge to effectively teach probability and statistics in secondary and middle school settings.
EML 490	Teaching Mathematics: Bringing It All Together	3
This course covers effective integration of mathematics content, pedagogy and assessment in the secondary and middle school classroom. Upon successful completion of this course, candidates will recognize the relation between the teaching of mathematics and other subject areas.

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