Secondary Mathematics Specialist Certificate

Program Overview

The Secondary Mathematics Specialist Certificate prepares current high school math teachers for advanced secondary math instruction, such as dual-enrollment college algebra, and students seeking to teach freshman/sophomore-level math at universities. The program requires 18 graduate credits in mathematics, statistics, and data science, and offers an elective option. Applicants must have a strong math background and hold secondary school mathematics certification.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Secondary Mathematics Specialist Certificate is designed for:

• Current high school teachers planning to teach advanced secondary mathematics, such as Dual-Enrollment college algebra, and who already have a master's degree in a STEM or education field or are pursuing one.
• Students interested in teaching freshman/sophomore level mathematics courses at local universities.
Students seeking a degree to teach high school math and lacking state certification should consider the Teacher Academy Project.

Outline:

Required Courses:

• MTCH 8020 MATHEMATICAL MODELING FOR SECONDARY TEACHERS (3 credits)
• MTCH 8030 ALGEBRA FOR ALGEBRA TEACHERS (3 credits)
• MTCH 8040 TOPICS IN MATHEMATICAL COMPUTING (3 credits)
• MATH 8756 INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS II (3 credits)
• STAT 8426 EXPLORATORY DATA VISUALIZATION AND QUANTIFICATION (3 credits)

Elective:

Other:

• Teachers of Mathematics Scholarship: This scholarship is available to high school mathematics teachers pursuing a graduate degree in mathematics (MS, MA, or MAT) at UNO to become eligible to teach UNO calculus dual enrollment courses.
Students pursuing this certificate can qualify for the scholarship if they plan to pursue an MS, MA, or MAT in mathematics in conjunction with the certificate. The scholarship covers resident tuition for up to six graduate credit hours per semester for one year.
• Michael Matthews, PhD, Graduate Program Chair (GPC)
• 231 Durham Science Center (DSC)
• 402.554.3558
• English Language Proficiency: Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in oral and written English.
Those without a baccalaureate or advanced degree from the United States or a predetermined country on the waiver list must meet the minimum language proficiency score requirement:
• Internet-based TOEFL: 80
• IELTS: 6.5
• PTE: 53
• Duolingo: 110
• Other Requirements:
• Applicants must have obtained at least a "B" (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) average in previous mathematics courses, including two courses beyond elementary calculus.
• Applicants must hold state certification for teaching secondary school mathematics.
• Course prerequisites will be determined at admission.