Arizona
University
of Arizona (Tucson, AZ) - Master of Arts, M.A. Elementary Mathematics
Specialist Endorsement
This variation of the Education Strand of the Master
of Arts degree in Teaching and Teacher Education meets the requirements
of the Elementary Mathematics Specialist Endorsement granted
by the Arizona Department of Education for teachers who are
currently certified in elementary education or special education.
Students take the 9 units of college and major core courses
required of all TTE majors. The 18 units of mathematics and
mathematics education courses required for the endorsement are
part of the supporting coursework for the degree. See also the
Secondary
(Middle/High School) Math Specialist in Teacher Mentoring Program.
Mesa
Community College (Mesa, AZ) - Math Specialist Endorsement (K-8)
This program is designed for Elementary or Special Education
certified teachers to teach math up to grade 8. Required Course
(3 credits): EDU249 Methods & Curriculum Development for
Math, plus 15 credits of Math Elective Courses. Other requirement
include: passing the Arizona Educator Proficiency Exam (AEPA)
and Middle Grades Mathematics subject knowledge test.
Rio
Salado College (Online) (Tempe, AZ) - K-8 Math Specialist Endorsement
If you have a degree from another state and would like
to become certified in Arizona, Rio Salado College has courses
that can help you meet Arizona Standard Elementary, Secondary,
and Special Education certification requirements, including
the attainment of a math specialist endorsement.
Georgia
University
of Georgia (Athens, GA) - Elementary and Middle School Advanced
Mathematics Teaching Specialist
The University of Georgia Department of Mathematics
and Science Education offers MEd and EdS degrees for practicing
elementary and middle school teachers at the Griffin campus.
The overall purpose of the degree programs is to provide a discipline-focused
program of graduate study to prepare advanced mathematics teaching
specialists at the elementary and middle school levels.
Illinois (Chicago Public Schools)
DePaul
University (Chicago, IL) - CPS K-5 Math Specialist
DePaul's School of Education offers a sequence of four
courses for practicing teachers who have a K-9 elementary teaching
certificate and who plan to teach mathematics in grades K through
5. The program will enable participants to complete all requirements
for a CPS K - 5 mathematics specialization, and it will enhance
their ability to teach mathematics to children. Teachers who
aim to become leaders in the reform of mathematics education
may include these courses in a Master's degree program in Curriculum
Studies.
National-Louis
University (Chicago, IL) - Grades K-5 Mathematics & Science
Certification Enhancement Program
The NLU Grades K-5 mathematics specialization program
path is designed for certified teachers who want to broaden
their expertise in mathematics teaching. Teachers will examine
the latest methods for teaching mathematics using the best current
research and practice. They will analyze curricular programs
to make sure that the most important mathematical topics and
problem solving processes are thoroughly addressed. They will
build up their own knowledge of critical concepts in mathematics
to be better able to differentiate instruction, modify lessons,
and extend student learning in challenging ways.
Maryland
University
of Maryland, Baltimore County (Baltimore, MD) - Master of Arts
in Education with a Concentration in K-8 Mathematics Instructional
Leadership
Howard County Public
School System (Ellicott City, MD) has partnered with UMBC
to develop a Master of Arts in Education or graduate certificate
program to expand mathematics content knowledge especially in
the areas of inquiry pedagogy, culturally responsive instruction
and leadership in mathematics. The MAE with a concentration
in Mathematics Instructional Leadership (No mathematics specialist
endorsement currently available in MD) is a graduate degree
program designed for practicing teachers who wish to enhance
and develop professional practices and content understanding
in the field of mathematics. This cohort program includes 18
credits of course work in mathematics education and 18 credits
of core education courses.
Michigan
University
of Michigan-Flint (Flint, MI) - Mathematics for Elementary Education
(EDM)
The vision for the EDM program is that all future K –
8 teachers will: discover that mathematics makes sense and is
interesting and valuable; have a profound understanding of foundational
mathematics; make effective use of best pedagogical practices
following the NCTM Principles & Standards; use the language
of mathematics to express mathematical ideas precisely both
orally and in writing; become leaders in mathematics education
to effect positive change in their communities; and, most importantly,
guide children to success with mathematics.
Ohio
Ohio
State University at Newark (Newark, OH) - P-6 Mathematics Specialist
Endorsement
The P-6 Mathematics Specialist Endorsement prepares
candidates to serve in leadership roles in schools as classroom
coaches, mathematics teacher leaders, curriculum or professional
development providers, and more. The endorsement can be attached
to early childhood licenses or certificates, middle childhood
licenses or certificates, or AYA mathematics licenses or secondary
mathematics certificates. Consider the P-6 Mathematics Specialist
Endorsement if you are one of those K-12 mathematics teachers
interested in redirecting your teaching career toward working
with elementary schools and teachers to improve the mathematics
learning of students. For more information
click here.
South Dakota
Black
Hills State University (Spearfish, SD) - MSCI Math Specialist
Program
The MSCI Math Specialist plan of study offers core
courses online and specialization courses in a site based format.
This is a focused plan of study dealing with math instruction
at all levels. The MSCI Math Specialist program meets the South
Dakota requirements for designation as a Math Specialist.
Texas
See TX SBEC's list of Approved
Master Mathematics Teacher Preparation Programs
Virginia
College
of William and Mary (Williamsburg, VA) - Math Specialist (K-8)
A teacher may earn a Masters of Arts in Education as
a K-8 Math Specialist through the College of William and Mary
program. Satisfactory completion of all program requirements
will lead to endorsement as a K-8 Mathematics Specialist through
the Virginia Department of Education. A teacher who already
has a Masters Degree in a related field may submit
their credentials to the Virginia Department of Education for
evaluation after completing the five math courses and three
leadership courses required. The William and Mary Mathematics
Specialist program is relatively new, their first graduates
completed their program in Spring 2009. For any additional information
on this program, please contact
Dr. Margie Mason at mmmaso@wm.edu.
George
Mason University (Fairfax, VA) - Mathematics Specialist Leader
(K-8) Concentration (MSLR)
The 33-credit math specialist leader concentration
includes the required course work for state licensure as a K-8
mathematics specialist. Students study mathematics content and
mathematics pedagogy in the program. Students who apply for
math specialist licensure must have three years of successful
teaching experience and a graduate degree. Read program FAQs.
James
Madison University (Harrisonburg, VA) - Master of Education
in K-8 Mathematics Specialist
The Master of Education program that leads to K-8 Mathematics
Specialist endorsement begins Summer 2009. Mathematics Specialists
are teacher leaders based in elementary and middle school settings
who have strong preparation and background in mathematics and
instructional strategies specific to grades K-8 and are prepared
to serve in leadership roles. Mathematics specialists serve
as resources for professional development for teachers, curriculum
development and implementation, and parent and community education.
Longwood
University (Farmville, VA) - K-8 Mathematics Curriculum and
Instruction Specialist
The K-8 Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction Specialist
concentration is designed for the classroom teacher who wants
to improve instructional skills as well as expand knowledge
and skills in mathematics. Completion of this program may lead
to the Postgraduate Professional License and an add-on endorsement
as a K-8 Mathematics Specialist.
University
of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA) - Math Specialist Program
For those who do not already have a Master's Degree, UVa offers
a Math Specialist M.Ed. program. The Mathematics Specialist
program at UVa is a 33 credit program leading to an M.Ed. degree
in mathematics education. The program will be offered in a cohort
model with candidates typically completing the program over
three years.
Virginia Commonwealth University
(Richmond, VA) - Virginia Mathematics Specialist Institute
Virginia Commonwealth University, in conjunction with
the Virginia Mathematics and Science Coalition, two university
core partners (Norfolk State University and the University of
Virginia) and 5 school district core partners offers an NSF
Institute to prepare K-5 middle school Mathematics Specialists.
Two cohorts of 25 teachers each earn Masters Degrees in mathematics
content and educational leadership, which encompass the proposed
activities specified for licensure as a Mathematics Specialist
by the Virginia Department of Education. Participants are recruited
from participating school systems across the state, representing
diverse populations, based on recommendations from school administrators.
The school system agrees to assign teachers who complete the
Masters Degree program to be licensed as Mathematics Specialists
with sufficient non-classroom time to carry out their responsibilities
as specified under the established Virginia description for
Specialist. Click here
for more information.
Virginia
Tech (Blacksburg, VA) - Mathematics Specialist (K-8) Program
The Mathematics Specialist Program at Virginia Tech
is designed for in-service teachers in grades K-8. The program
is a cohort program made up of 33 hours of coursework focusing
on mathematics education leadership and mathematics content
specific to grades K-8. The Mathematics Specialist Program leads
to a Masters of Education Degree (MAED) or Education Specialist
Degree (EdS) in Curriculum and Instruction.