The Endorsement in Mathematics is geared toward those who are interested in teaching math to children in grades 5-12. This program includes college-level math courses in geometry and measurement, calculus, probability and statistics, discrete mathematics, number sense, and linear algebra. Then it ties your learning together with courses on math acquisition, secondary math teaching skills, and integration with other content areas.

Prepare for the Math Endorsement Exam

Our faculty of active secondary math teachers will give you the real-world knowledge and skills you need to teach effectively in today’s diverse classrooms. By completing this program, you’ll be prepared for the Washington Educator Skills Test (WEST-E®) mathematics endorsement exam.

Alternative Route

Some students may become certified math teachers more quickly through our Alternative Route to Teacher Certification program, while others may prefer to complete our middle level math endorsement program and teach math to children in grades 4-9.

Learning Outcomes

Throughout the math endorsement online program, you’ll learn:

• Conceptual understanding of and procedural facility with operations, number systems, ratios, and proportional relationships
• Geometric properties and relationships
• Procedural facility with calculus concepts
• Fundamental ideas of discrete mathematics in the formulation and solution of problems
• Common Core state standards in mathematics
• Algebra concepts emphasizing functions
• Procedural facility with statistics and probability
• Integration, instructional strategies, and assessments in a secondary or middle school

Note: Statement on 34 CFR 668.43(a)(5)(v) and 34 CFR 668.43(c). Candidates of City University of Seattle Teacher Certification Programs, complete requirements to be recommended for certification or endorsement in the state of Washington. Except for Washington State, CityU has made no determination if this program will lead to licensure in another state. Please reference the resources below to determine licensure requirements and/or transfer policies in states other than Washington. The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) have negotiated licensure reciprocity agreements among states. This means that if you earn licensure in Washington you may be able to gain licensure in another state based on proof of a valid Washington license. NASDTEC agreements can be found by clicking the following link. Requirements for licensure can change without notice, therefore it is important to contact the State Department of Education to confirm reciprocity in another state.