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The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Sciences: Certificates:
Graduate Certificate in Mathematics K-6 (Quarter)

For students beginning their program August 26, 2024 or later

This five-course certificate is designed for K–6 teachers who wish to deepen their own mathematical expertise as they expand their repertoire of instructional strategies and resources. Using the Common Core State Standards and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics content and process standards as a framework, the focus of these courses is on preparing teachers to assess K–6 students’ existing mathematical knowledge and skills, plan interventions, and engage students. Course topics include practical strategies for teaching the base ten number system and operations; measurement, data, and geometric thinking; and rational numbers and proportional reasoning.

Note on Endorsement, Licensure, or Certification

This program does not lead to an endorsement, certification, or licensure. Walden makes no representation, warranty, guarantee, or commitment that successful completion of this program or coursework for graduate credit within this program will permit a graduate to obtain state certification or licensure.

The graduate degree program and coursework within the program in which you are enrolling may be accepted by many states toward upgrading or renewing a license or obtaining a salary increase (depending on state or district policy). Teachers are advised to contact their individual school districts as to whether this program may qualify for salary advancement. Walden enrollment specialists can provide guidance on program requirements; however, it remains the individual’s responsibility to understand and comply with all state and school district requirements.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this certificate program will be prepared to:

  • Utilize a variety of manipulative materials and emerging technological resources in the grades K-6 classroom to incorporate the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Process Standards and the Common Core State Standards for Mathematical Practice into teaching and learning. 
  • Apply strategies to help students in grades K-6 diagnose misconceptions, solve problems successfully, and develop mathematical habits of mind.

Certificate Requirements

  • 25 total quarter credits

Curriculum

  • Students may take this a non-degree course.
  • Students may take this a non-degree course.
  • Students may take this a non-degree course.
  • Students may take this a non-degree course.
  • Students may take this a non-degree course.

Course Sequence

The recommended course sequence is as follows:

Quarter Course Credits
Quarter 1 MATH 6761 - Learning and Teaching Mathematics 5 quarter credits
MATH 6762 - The Base Ten Number System and Operations: Addition/Subtraction 5 quarter credits
Quarter 2 MATH 6763 - The Base Ten Number System and Operations: Multiplication/Division 5 quarter credits
MATH 6764 - Measurement, Data, and Geometric Thinking 5 quarter credits
Quarter 3 MATH 6765 - Understanding Rational Numbers and Proportional Reasoning 5 quarter credits