Home

CAGS in Mathematics Education

Contact

For contact information, please visit the Wheelock College of Education & Human Development website.

The Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) is available for experienced teachers who already hold a teaching license and a master’s degree and wish to further broaden their knowledge of mathematics education. Students select from a variety of course offerings in mathematics education that are based on current research and “best practices” pedagogies. Courses that assist students in becoming leaders, conducting research in classrooms, and developing curriculum are available. Students may also select to take more mathematics in order to deepen and extend their content knowledge. The program is tailored to meet students’ needs and will vary depending upon each individual’s background. This certificate program can be used to satisfy professional licensure requirements.

Curriculum

Core Coursework (16 units)

  • WED ME 558 Mathematics Curriculum: Programs, Issues, and Trends (4 units)
  • WED ME 589 Designing Professional Development Programs in Mathematics Education (4 units)
  • One of the following:
    • WED ME 701 Learning Theory and Epistemology in Mathematics Education (4 units)
    • WED ME 702 Advanced Study of Mathematics Teaching and Teacher Education (4 units)
    • WED ME 703 Curriculum Research and Theory in Mathematics Education (4 units)
    • WED ME 851 Seminar: Mathematics Education (4 units)
  • One research course (4 units)

Elective Coursework (16 units)

Students select relevant elective courses for a total of 16 units in consultation with their academic advisor. For students pursuing a professional licensure, three mathematics and/or mathematics education mathematics courses (12 units) appropriate to the level taught are required. A sampling of coursework is listed below.

  • WED ME 525 Assessment in Mathematics (2 units)
  • WED ME 530 Equitable Pedagogies in STEM Education (2 units)
  • WED ME 559 Mathematics for Teaching: Geometry (4 units)
  • WED ME 563 Problem Solving in Mathematics (4 units)
  • WED ME 565 Mathematics for Teaching: Calculus (4 units)
  • WED RS 699 Research Apprenticeship (in Mathematics Education) (2–4 units)

Additional Requirements

Comprehensive Examination

CAGS candidates must file a formal application for a comprehensive examination with their faculty advisors. The examination must be completed successfully.

Related Bulletin Pages

Beyond the Bulletin