The Teaching Introductory Community College Mathematics Graduate Certificate is an 18 credit hour program that is intended to provide background for teaching developmental and introductory mathematics at or below the community college 100 level.
The Teaching Introductory Community College Mathematics Graduate Certificate is an 18 credit hour program that is intended to prepare students to be eligible to teach developmental and introductory mathematics at or below the community college 100 level. Generally, a master’s degree in some discipline is also required for community college teaching. Requirements for teaching appointments at community colleges vary. Those interested in such an appointment should investigate requirements at particular colleges of interest to determine necessary requirements.
Please be aware that federal financial aid is not available for some certificates if the certificate is pursued and completed as a stand-alone certificate (i.e., not completed concurrently with a degree program). See the “Details” tab for additional information.
In addition to University Requirements:
Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
| Minimum Units for Completion | 18 |
| Additional Admission Requirements | Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required. |
| Fieldwork Experience/Internship | Fieldwork Experience/Internship is required. |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
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The NAU graduate online application is required for all programs. Admission to many graduate programs is on a competitive basis, and programs may have higher standards than those established by the Graduate College.
Admission requirements include the following:
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International applicants have additional admission requirements. Please see the International Graduate Admissions Policy.
Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
Take the following 18 units:
Although the majority of courses in this program are delivered online, there are essential face-to-face components embedded in the curriculum. Since certain courses in the program require candidates to implement and reflect on standards-based instructional practices, applicants to the program must be teaching mathematics in the classroom at the time they take these courses.
This certificate may be pursued and completed concurrently with a degree program or as a stand-alone certificate. Federal financial aid cannot be used if the certificate is completed as a stand-alone certificate.
Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.