The Elementary Math Specialist Graduate Certificate program at Marshall University offers educators specialized training in mathematics instruction for elementary students.
The Elementary Mathematics Specialist endorsement must be associated with a master’s degree. The courses for this endorsement associated with a master’s degree are offered through two different pathways:
- Candidates can gain a master’s degree in education by taking the required Elementary Mathematics Specialist courses as an area of emphasis along with master’s core and capstone courses for a total of 36 hours of course work.
- If the applicant already has a master’s degree in education, candidates can gain a graduate certificate by taking only the required Elementary Mathematics Specialist courses for a total of 21 hours of course work.
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Our program prepares graduates for specialized roles like math specialists or instructional leaders, with skills to mentor colleagues and enhance math instruction at their schools.
After finishing the program, candidates can apply for the Elementary Mathematics Specialist endorsement on their current, regular education, teaching license from the WV Department of Education.
Our program includes practical experiences and real-world applications, allowing educators to implement these strategies in their classrooms.
With an Elementary Math Specialist Graduate Certificate from Marshall University, teachers can pursue various mathematics related roles such as curriculum development and math instruction roles.
- Elementary math specialist
- Instructional leader
- Lead teacher in mathematics
- Professional development coordinator
- Math coach
- Math interventionist
