K-3 Mathematics Specialist (Certificate)

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K-3 Mathematics Specialist, Cert

On Campus 18 cr

The K-3 Mathematics Specialist Certificate is offered through the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education in collaboration with the Department of Mathematics.

Description

This certificate is intended for elementary teachers who are interested in further developing their instructional strategies and mathematics content knowledge to meet the needs of each and every student in their classrooms.

All courses are taught on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus, online, or at sites mutually agreed upon by the Departments of Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education and Mathematics. 

Courses

Find courses at: https://catalog.unl.edu/graduate-professional/programs/grad-cert/#K3MS.

Applying for Admission

Standard requirements for all graduate programs

  • Application for Admission with $50 non-refundable application fee.
  • Transcripts (unofficial): Uploaded as part of application form.

    If International: Uploads must include all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certificates, diplomas, and degrees plus certified English translations.

    After admission: Official documents are required from all students who are admitted and enroll. Photocopies of certified records are not acceptable. International students enrolled in other U.S. institutions may have certified copies of all foreign records sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies by their current school’s registrar office.

  • If applicant’s native language is not English, verification of English proficiency is required.

    When sending TOEFL scores, our institution code is 6877 and a department code is not needed.

  • If applicant is not a US citizen and expects an F or J visa: financial information.
  • Applicants must also fulfill any additional requirements the department specifies at the time of application.

Additional requirements specific to this program

  • Resume
  • Personal Statement
  • Two letters of recommendation

Certificate programs are not considered degree programs, so international students should be aware that admission to this program is ineligible for immigration forms for an F-1 student visa.

Admission Application Deadlines

Rolling Admissions and Monthly Review Deadline: the first Monday of each month August through May.

Graduate Chair

Jenelle Reeves

Program Director

Lorraine Males

Support Staff

Joelle Tangen

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