MA
Certificate, Certification
School of Education
The Mathematics Instructional Leader programs for grades PreK-6 and grades 4-9 will prepare current teachers for a role as a mathematics instructional leader. The program includes mathematics content coursework as well as courses in education and leadership. Courses integrate the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), Maryland College and Career Ready Standards (MCCRS) and will focus on the Standards for Mathematical Practice and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Effective Principles of Teaching and Learning.
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Program Location

Program Options

The Mathematics Instructional Leader program has three distinct options depending on where you are at in your teaching career:

  • MA in Leadership in Teaching for experienced teachers who already hold a K-12 state certification
  • Post-Baccalaureate Certificate for certified teachers and non-certified individuals who hold a bachelor's degree
  • Post-Master's Certification for certified teachers who already hold a master's degree

Stackable Credentials

Credits earned in the post-baccalaureate certificate program can roll seamlessly into the MA in Leadership in Teaching: Mathematics Instructional Leader.

Master's Degree - Grades PreK-6 and 4-9

Elementary School, Grades PreK-6

MAT 541 - Number and Operations for Elementary School Educators (3)
MAT 542 - Number and Relationships for Elementary School Educators (3) 
MAT 543 - Geometry and Measurement for Elementary School Educators (3)
MAT 544 - Data Analysis and Probability for Elementary School Educators (3) 
MAT 545 - Patterns and Algebraic Thinking for Elementary School Educators (3) 
MAT 546 - Algebra for Elementary School Educators (3) 
EDU 616 - Mathematics Leadership Practicum (3) 
EDU 567 - Learning Theory and Practice (3) 
EDU 583 - Special Topics in Mathematics Education (3) 
EDU 557 - Leadership Seminar I (3) 
EDU 543 - Reading, Analyzing, and Interpreting Education Research (3) 
EDU 665 - Digital Game-Based Learning and Design (3)

Middle School, Grades 4-9

MAT 501 - Number and Operations (3) 
MAT 503 - Fundamentals of Algebra (3) 
MAT 507 - Algebraic Functions (3) 
MAT 521 - Measurement and Geometry (3)
MAT 531 - Data Analysis and Statistics (3) 
MAT 532 - Probability and Simulations (3) 
MAT 533 - Pre Calculus (3) 
EDU 557 - Leadership Seminar I (3) 
EDU 567 - Learning Theory and Practice (3) 
EDU 583 - Special Topics in Mathematics Education (3) 
EDU 543 - Reading, Analyzing, and Interpreting Education Research (3) 
EDU 616 - Leadership in Mathematics Education Practicum (3)

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - Grades PreK-6 and 4-9

Elementary School, Grades PreK-6

EDU 583 - Special Topics in Mathematics Education (3)
MAT 542 - Number and Operations for Elementary School Teachers (3)
MAT 543 - Geometry and Measurement for Elementary School Teachers (3)
MAT 544 - Data and Measurement for Elementary School Teachers (3)

Middle School, Grades 4-9

EDU 583 - Special Topics in Mathematics Education (3)
MAT 501 - Number and Relationships for Middle School Teachers (3)
MAT 521 - Geometry and Measurement for Middle School Teachers (3)
MAT 531 - Data Analysis and Statistics (3)

Post-Master's Certification - Grades PreK-6 and 4-9

Elementary School, Grades PreK-6

MAT 541 - Number and Operations for Elementary School Educators (3) 
MAT 542 - Number and Relationships for Elementary School Educators (3) 
MAT 543 - Geometry and Measurement for Elementary School Educators (3) 
MAT 544 - Data Analysis and Probability for Elementary School Educators (3) 
MAT 545 - Patterns and Algebraic Thinking for Elementary School Educators (3) 
MAT 546 - Algebra for Elementary School Educators (3) 
EDU 616 - Practicum: Leadership in Mathematics Education (3)
EDU 583 - Special Topics in Mathematics Education (3)

Middle School, Grades 4-9

MAT 501 - Number and Operations (3) 
MAT 503 - Fundamentals of Algebra (3) 
MAT 507 - Algebraic Functions (3) 
MAT 521 - Measurement and Geometry (3) 
MAT 531 - Data Analysis and Statistics (3) 
MAT 532 - Probability and Simulations (3) 
MAT 533 - Pre Calculus (3)
EDU 583 - Special Topics in Mathematics Education (3)
EDU 616 - Practicum: Leadership in Mathematics Education (3)

Outcomes

Student Outcomes

As a student in this program, you will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate understanding of the mathematics content taught in grades Pre-K-6 or 4-9
  2. Plan effective mathematics lesson planning that addresses the standards
  3. Integrate the NCTM goals, principles, and standards in the classroom
  4. Incorporate the Standards for Mathematical Practice into daily lessons
  5. Plan instruction to address the needs of a variety of learners, including: special needs learners, struggling students, English Language Learners (ELL), and gifted learners
  6. Integrate technology into mathematics instruction
  7. Analyze the thinking of students and use assessment data to inform instruction
  8. Plan and implement professional learning for continual improvement
  9. Plan and implement outreach and collaboration with families and the community

Program Outcomes

At the completion of the program, you will be able to:

  1. Enhance career and professional development opportunities for employment pathways in the profession, e.g., lead teacher, mathematics coach, mathematics instructional facilitator, mathematics curriculum specialist.
  2. Serve as a mathematics leader within the school, school system, and community.
https://catalog.ndm.edu/graduate-catalog/school-of-education/ma-in-leadership-in-teaching#lit-math-instruction

What to Expect Studying at Notre Dame of Maryland University

With award-winning teacher certification programs nationally recognized by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), you can expect to benefit from small class sizes, expert faculty, and practical field experiences.

Flexible Class Schedules

Work with an advisor to develop a personalized program plan: 

  • Many courses available online.
  • Courses offered in the evenings at times convenient for working adults.
  • Occasional courses available on Saturdays.
Denise Parker
Alum

Denise Parker

A Proven Leader as a Math Mentor

Leadership in Teaching: Mathematics Instructional Leader
My participation in the Math Leadership Program has not only helped me to become a proven leader in my school community as a math mentor, but in the Archdiocesan community as well. This past fall I had the opportunity to facilitate a professional development session on problem solving at two of the Fall ADW Collaboration Day meetings, where I shared research, NCTM standards, and proven strategies learned in the Math Leadership Program.
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