College of Education

Deepening Understanding of Mathematics Course of Study

Deepening Understanding of Mathematics Teaching, Learning, and Leading

Course of Study

Courses in this program are approved to count toward PSU’s Deepening Understanding of Mathematics Teaching and Learning Certificate of Completion and TSPC’s Mathematics Instructional Leader (MIL): PreK-8 or grades 6-12 Specialization. For more information about specific requirements for each, see the program advising information. Current course schedule is provided on the Program Google Site.

Course Descriptions

For course descriptions, please consult the Program Google Site. 

Program completion

MIL Specialization

Adding the Mathematics Instructional Leader Specialization to an Oregon License

Complete the 24 credits of required coursework for the PreK-8 specialization or 18 credits for the grades 6-12 specialization

Review Adding an Endorsement or Specialization to an Existing Oregon License

Adding the Elementary Mathematics Endorsement to a Washington License

Upon completion of all the following program requirements, you can apply for the endorsement.

  • Take 24 credits of required coursework for the PreK-8 specialization.
  • As part of CI 518, 519, and 521 courses you will complete the equivalent to a 3 credit/90-hour supervised mathematics teacher leadership practicum and submit your capstone project: the Mathematics Instructional Leader (MIL) e-portfolio.

Review Applying for an Out-of-State Educator License

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Please note: In accordance with OAR 584-420-0650, at least fifty percent (50%) of the Mathematics Instructional Leader program coursework must have been completed within five years prior to the date of application for the specialization.

Certificate of Completion

Certificates of Completion are awarded for the Deepening Understanding of Mathematics Teaching and Learning Program as soon as you have completed the appropriate number of Content-Focused Pedagogy Courses and CI 518 Implementing Mathematics Reform. Grades must be posted. Please complete the form below to indicate you are ready for the certification.

You can use this program as a "stepping stone" to the Mathematics Instructional Leader Specialization as all courses will apply to your program of study. This certificate does not qualify for licensure.