Graduate Certificate
Mathematics Education K-8

Graduate certificates are available in: Business, Early Childhood Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Education, Mathematics Education, Reading Specialist, Special Education.

Graduate certificates provide candidates with eligibility endorsements to an Alaska teaching certificate. All course work must be completed within a seven-year period immediately preceding the date the graduate certificate is granted. Graduate certificates are granted by the University of Alaska Southeast; UAS provides the institutional recommendation to the student to submit to the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development for endorsement.

Admissions Requirements

Admission to the Early Childhood Education, Educational Technology, and Mathematics Education (K-8) Graduate Certificates requires degree.

  1. Application for admission and $60 non-refundable
    admission fee
  2. Copy of a current Alaska teaching certificate
  3. Official transcript(s) are also required for courses transferred in from another institution

Call (907) 796-6424 (toll free: 1-866-465-6424) for application materials.

The Mathematics Education (K-8) Certificate is a culturally responsive program designed to provide K-8 teachers with a deeper understanding of mathematical content and pedagogy. The courses will emphasize nontraditional, hands-on methods and approaches providing both rigor and pedagogy. Topics addressed include: problem solving; numeration and operations; algebra and functions; geometry and measurement; data analysis; statistics and probability; and calculus and trigonometry. ED S608 and ED S614 are offered on Juneau campus during summer session. Remaining courses in the program may be offered by distance. It is expected that those enrolled in the program will complete it in 18–24 months.

REQUIREMENTS (2009-2010 CATALOG)

Minimum Credit Hours 21
ED S608 Mathematical Problem Solving: An Overview for K-8 Teachers 3
ED S614 Numeration and Operations: Math Content and Pedagogy for K-8 teachers 3
ED S654 Algebra and Functions: Math Content and Pedagogy for K-8 Teachers 3
ED S655 Geometry and Measurement: Math Content and Pedagogy for K-8 Teachers 3
ED S656 Data Analysis, Statistics and Probability: Math Content and Pedagogy for K-8 Teachers 3
ED S657 Concepts of Calculus and Trigonometry: Math Content and Pedagogy for K-8 Teachers 3
ED S658 Technology for Teaching and Learning Mathematics 3
ED S698 Master's Research Project or Portfolio 3
Exit Requirements
  1. Professional portfolio that provides evidence that the candidate meets all program goals/outcomes
  2. GPA of 3.0
  3. Satisfactory completion of all courses

CONTACT INFORMATION

University of Alaska Southeast
Dr. Virgil Fredenberg
11120 Glacier Highway
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Ph: 907-796-6082
Ph: 877-465-4827 ext. 6082 (toll free)
Program Website: www.uas.alaska.edu/education
Email: virgil.fredenberg@uas.alaska.edu