Mathematics Endorsement Option
This program welcomes teachers certified at the elementary level who seek but do not already hold an endorsement in mathematics (EX) that certifies them to teach mathematics through grade 8. The program is 30 credit hours and provides stimulating, collegial, research- and practice-based learning centered on national and state frameworks. Endorsement requires passing the MTTC Test for Elementary Mathematics. Candidates need to be knowledgeable in mathematics through precalculus.
I. Core Courses
The core sequence provides continuity and integration for all programs. Ideas of policy, change, growth and diversity are developed in the following courses.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required: | ||
| EDA 501 | Adv Social Fndations of Ed | 3 |
| EDC 556 | Learning & Classrm Assessment | 3 |
| or EDC 560 | Rdg:Diag/Assessment Tech K-12 | |
| EDK 500 | Intro to Research in Education | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 9 | |
Students are strongly encouraged to elect at least one core class during the first year of work. Completion of all core classes is recommended within the first 20 credit hours. All core classes must be elected on the UM-Dearborn campus.
II. Professional Studies
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required: | ||
| EDMA 511 & EDMA 512 | Lrng & Tchg Middle Grade Math and Comm and Assmt in Math Lrng | 6 |
| Electives: | ||
| Select one: | 3 | |
| Leadership in Mathematics Educ | ||
| Currm Devt & Rsch in Math Ed | ||
| Topics in Math Education | ||
| Teaching with Technology | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 9 | |
III. Cognates
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required: | ||
| MATH 542 | Geometry for Teachers | 3 |
| MATH 543 | Algebra for Teachers | 3 |
| MATH 544 | Data Anlsys,Prob&Stat forTchrs | 3 |
| MATH 545 | Number & Prop'l Rsng for Tchrs | 3 |
| Electives: | ||
| Select one: | 0-3 | |
| Discrete Math/Modeling for Tch | ||
| Microcomp in Math for Teach | ||
| Concepts of Calc for Teachers | ||
| Sec School Math for Teachers | ||
| Topics in Math for Teachers | ||
| Indep Study in Math Education | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 12-15 | |
Candidates who have not completed a college level precalculus or calculus course must do so.
To be recommended for the EX endorsement (teaching middle school mathematics), candidates must provide documentation that they have passed the Michigan Teacher Test for Certification (MTTC) elementary mathematics examination.