Middle School Math Endorsement

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Program Description       

DePaul's School of Education offers a program for practicing teachers who have a K-9 elementary teaching certificate and who plan to teach mathematics in middle schools. The program enables participants to complete the 18 semester hours of mathematics credit that is required for a middle school endorsement and to enhance their ability to teach mathematics. Students who aim to become leaders in the reform of mathematics education may include these courses in a Master's degree program for middle school mathematics educators.

Distinct DePaul Features

  • The design and content of the program is based on recent research on mathematics teaching and learning.
  • Mathematics is presented as an activity, a way of thinking which involves identifiable mathematical habits of mind.
  • There is an organic integration of mathematics content and pedagogy; students will experience learning mathematics in appropriate ways.
  • Curriculum materials from model middle school projects are incorporated with course work so that students will become familiar with and understand the underlying rationales of innovative materials.
  • Appropriate use of technology is incorporated throughout the program.
  • Issues of diversity, inclusion, and multiculturalism are infused throughout the curriculum.

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Endorsement Requirements

  • All courses in the program are standards based. They incorporate the NCTM and the Illinois process standards, they pay close attention to the Illinois Learning goals, and they are closely connected to the Illinois Content Standards and to the Illinois Technology Standards.
  • Courses meet once a week, typically on Wednesday evenings. Additional courses may be scheduled.
  • All courses in the program will be connected to school and classroom experiences and will have a focus on restructuring mathematics education at the building level.
  • You can combine this program with a Master's degree in Curriculum Studies

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Admission Requirements 

Applicants should be:

  • a current educator teaching mathematics in grades 5-8;
  • committed to the reform of mathematics education
  • prepared to teach in multicultural settings to diverse populations; and planning to make a difference in their schools

Apply to the School of Education as a Non-Degree Student. Include the following:

  • A completed graduate  application form to the School of Education (indicate which of the above programs you are interested in where it says 'other' near the bottom right of the first page).

  • Evidence that you have a Bachelor's degree ( a copy of a transcript showing you have received a degree, a FAX of a transcript from your college, ...)

  • A check for $40 made out to DePaul.

  • Request that all official transcripts be sent to the School of Education from your college or university.

  • Apply to CMSI (if you want CPS to pay part of the tuition). If you do not have a form, you can download one from the Internet by going to: http://condor.depaul.edu/~ppereira/cs/Applctn.pdf

  • Register for the course you plan to take. You can do this as soon as you get an acceptance letter. The Graduate Office will do its best to give you a quick turnaround.

    If you plan to enter the Master's degree program, complete your application to the Curriculum Studies program.

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