K-8 Mathematics Certificate Program

K-8 Mathematics Certificate candidates at Carroll University develop an in-depth understanding of mathematics content, processes, and pedagogy appropriate for grades K-8. They engage in professional learning communities and develop leadership skills to support and facilitate effective mathematics instruction and professional growth in their schools and districts.

Students can take courses for credit or non-credit. Students complete four core courses for a K-8 Mathematics Certificate, and/or use course credit toward an M.Ed. in Teaching and Learning.

Audience

• Educators with an educator license who want to develop expertise in K-8 mathematics teaching.

Prerequisites

• Existing Wisconsin educator license

Course Meeting Design

• Courses are delivered through a hybrid model. In summer, students meet four times face-to-face.In Fall and Spring, students meet face-to-face one time per month for four hours/course during one of the following time frames:  
  • Friday, 5-9 p.m.  Saturday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. or  12:30-4:30 p.m.
• Readings and assignments are completed outside of class time.  Students coordinate occasional outside-of-class, small group work times.
• Students can register for an individual course, as long as prerequisites are met and there is room in the cohort/ course.