Teaching Middle Grades Mathematics (Certificate) Online
The primary objective of the Certificate in Teaching Middle School Mathematics is to increase the mathematical knowledge and related pedagogical skills of New Jersey middle grade teachers. This five-course certificate program is specifically designed to provide teachers with the background and education they need to effectively teach today’s recommended curriculum. This program is offered fully online.
The current New Jersey mathematics standards are incorporated into the curriculum.
The program is designed for current or future middle grades mathematics teachers, including current teachers in related disciplines (e.g., science, business, computer science) as well as in other disciplines, who are teaching, preparing to teach, or are interested in teaching mathematics in the middle grades. The program of study provides teachers with an understanding of the fundamental principles that underlie school mathematics while at the same time making connections to the mathematics they will teach. Teachers who successfully complete the sequence of five courses will be able to make connections across the mathematics curriculum and to other disciplines and be knowledgeable about the current mathematics standards. Their increased content knowledge and pedagogical skills will result in an observable, enhanced level of enthusiasm and comfort with mathematics, which will in turn foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of mathematics in their students.
Students who successfully complete the certificate program will have the option to continue for the Master’s in Mathematics Education. The master’s degree is designed to further increase the mathematical knowledge and pedagogical skill of K12 teachers and to prepare them to be teacher leaders in their classrooms, buildings, districts, or beyond their districts.
The Office of Graduate Admissions requires the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree in order to be eligible to apply for a graduate program. Applicants with non-U.S. degrees, please visit the international applicants page to review the U.S. degree equivalency information.
*Students seeking an F1/J1 visa are not eligible for this certificate program unless they are currently pursuing a master’s degree at Montclair State University and are able to simultaneously pursue both programs while maintaining their student visa requirements.
In order to make applying for graduate school as seamless as possible for you, we have
created an application checklist. This checklist can be a reference point for you during the
application process to ensure that you have a comprehensive understanding of the steps
needed to apply, as well as all corresponding supplemental materials for your specific
program of interest.
- Application Deadline: Rolling Admission.
- Submit Online Application: Please create your online account and submit your application by following the general application instructions and pay (or waive) the non-refundable $60 application fee. Once this step has been completed, the online portal will allow you to upload your supplemental materials.
The following is a list of the supplemental materials that will accompany your application for the Teaching Middle Grades Mathematics (Certificate) program:
- Transcript: One from each college attended.
- Statement of Purpose: Please write an integrated essay providing a response to each of the following questions:
- What are your goals for graduate study and your future career?
- In what ways do your academic background and your professional experiences provide evidence of your potential for success in the program you selected and in your eventual career? Please give specific examples of relevant coursework and/or experience.
- Is there any further information we should consider in assessing your candidacy?
- Letters of Recommendation: One.
- Teacher Certification: Copy of New Jersey teacher’s certificate. (Optional)
- Applicants with non-U.S. degrees, please visit the International Applicants page to review the US degree equivalency information.
