Secondary Mathematics Certificate of Graduate Study

• About the Program
• Curriculum – including courses
• Admission Requirements
• Start Dates & Application Deadlines
• Tuition

About the Program

The Certificate of Graduate Study (COGS) in Secondary Mathematics provides an opportunity for mathematics teachers to pursue advanced study in both mathematics and mathematics education. Goals will include: increasing teachers' mathematics content knowledge, increasing teachers' pedagogical knowledge, and increasing teachers' familiarity with current and historical research in mathematics education.

Curriculum

Program Code: COG- SECMATH / Major Code: G119

• Total semester hours (s.h.) required for program completion: 15
• Thesis requirement: None

Coursework (Program Semester Hours: 15)
The courses listed here are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the CGCE section tally.

Required Courses: 9 s.h.

Elective Courses: 6 s.h.

Admissions Requirements

The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for this program. There may be additional action or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below a representative from the CGCE Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or indicating any missing items.

• CGCE Graduate Application Form (pdf)
• $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
• Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning
  • A Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or related discipline OR a Secondary Mathematics teaching certificate (Standard or CEAS) is highly recommended.
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
• Current professional resume
• Typewritten statement of professional objectives
• Two letters of recommendation
• Please submit copies of any official teaching certificates held
• A minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.5

Start Dates & Application Deadlines

Below is a list of anticipated start dates. The start dates indicated are based on the university calendar or the CGCE schedule. Your actual first day of class will depend on the course sequence which will be provided by a CGCE Enrollment Advisor once you have matriculated in the program.

Tuition & Costs

$630 tuition + $141.90 in fees = $771.90
(this rate applies to academic year 2012/2013 and is subject to change)

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