About the Certificate
This online graduate certificate is designed for fully-certified teachers who want to improve their knowledge and skills in mathematics or science teaching at the secondary level. The coursework is designed to be job-embedded and applied immediately in your own classroom. Students will develop advanced understandings and strategies for teaching inquiry-oriented, student-centered instruction in mathematics or science that engages learners, supports higher level thinking, and utilizes formative and summative assessment strategies. Please note that this advanced program does not provide initial teacher certification, but rather it is for teachers who are already credentialed.
This certificate is 15 credits total. Information about current tuition for online graduate coursework in our college can be found here: https://education.ufl.edu/coe-online/tuition-and-fees/
Courses
The curriculum consists of two COREs, one in inquiry and diversity, and one in science or mathematics content.
INQUIRY/DIVERSITY CORE (6 hours required). Students must choose TWO of these based on consultation with advisor:
- EDE 6325 Teacher Inquiry/Action Research (3 credits); grading scale: A-E
- SCE 5316 Inquiry-Based Science Teaching (3 credits); grading scale: A-E
- EDG 6445 Meeting the Educational Needs of Students Living in Poverty (3 credits); grading scale: A-E
- SCE 5695 Diversity and Equity in Science Teaching (3 credits); grading scale A-E
- EDG 6415 Culturally Relevant Classroom Management (3 credits); grading scale: A-E
SCIENCE OR MATHEMATICS CONTENT CORE (9 hours required). Students must choose THREE of these based on consultation with advisor.
SCIENCE
- SCE 5140 Science Curriculum Development (3 credits)
- EDG 6378 Learning Science with Technology (3 credits)
- SCE 5316 Inquiry-Based Science Teaching (3 credits) if not selected for inquiry core
- SCE 5695 Diversity and Equity in Science Teaching (3 credits) if not selected for diversity core
- Graduate level course in a science content area (e.g. PHY 5xxx, GLY 6xxx, CHM 5xxx)
MATHEMATICS
- MAE 6349 Classroom Contexts that Support Self-Regulated Learning and Mathematical Understanding (3 credits)
- MAE 6313 Problem Solving in School Mathematics (3 credits)
- MAE 5396 Using Formative Assessment to Improve Mathematical Learning (3 credits)
Application Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited Institution (submit transcripts)
- Experience within the discipline of education (submit resume)
NOTE: Non-degree seeking students may apply.
To Apply
- Go to this site and scroll down to “Certificate Programs” : http://www.admissions.ufl.edu/apply/more
- On the application, choose “College of Education” and then “Science or Mathematics Teaching” as the name of the certificate.
Inquire About the Program
For more information, contact Graduate Coordinator, Dr. Alyson Adams (adamsa@coe.ufl.edu) and be sure to note that you are interested in the Science or Mathematics Teaching Certificate (not degree program).
