Middle Level Mathematics Add-on Endorsement
Washington State University’s Middle Level Math Endorsement program is designed for new (including teacher candidates) and experienced teachers who wish to add an additional endorsement or expertise in middle level mathematics to their current certification.
The program is offered for two campus groups across the WSU system. This is the info for WSU Tri-Cities and WSU Vancouver.
Yearly academic schedule:
| Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| **TCH_LRN 433/533 Middle Level Mathematics Methods | MATH 351 Algebraic Thinking for the Middle School Teacher | MATH 303 Geometry for the Middle School Teacher |
| TCH_LRN 434/534 Proportional Reasoning | TCH_LRN 463/563 Teaching Concepts of Probability and Statistics |
- ** TCH_LRN 352 or MATH 330 or equivalent methods course is a prerequisite for enrollment in TCH_LRN 433/533.
- MATH 106 (or equivalent) and MATH 251/252 are strongly recommended for enrollment in all MLM Endorsement courses.
- All courses are 3 credits.
- All Fall and Spring courses are taught in the evenings, usually on Tuesday or Thursday from 4:20-7:00.
- Summer courses are usually offered in a 6-week session:
- First Summer Session (early-May to mid-June): MATH 303
- Second Summer Session (mid-June to late-July): TCH_LRN 463/563
- Courses can originate out of the Vancouver, Tri-Cities, or Pullman campuses.
Suggested pathway:
A suggested pathway through the endorsement for a BA Education student would be as follows:
| Schedule | Course |
|---|---|
| Summer (2nd session) before Junior Year | TCH_LRN 463/563 |
| Fall of Junior Year | TCH_LRN 434.534 |
| Spring of Junior Year | MATH 351 |
| Summer (1st session) before Senior Year | MATH 303 |
| Fall of Senior Year | TCH_LRN 433/533 |
This pathway allows students to finish on time and student teach during Spring of Senior Year with all courses taken.
Please check with your advisor as to how to maximize financial aid and scholarship benefits during summer enrollment.
Contacts
Faculty
Tri-Cities
Dr. Judy Morrison
(509) 372-7176
jamorrison@wsu.edu
Vancouver
Dr. David Slavit
(360) 546-9653
dslavit@wsu.edu
Application information
Candidates planning to complete the add-on endorsement program in Middle Level Mathematics need to apply to our add-on endorsement program.
Tri-Cities
Niamh O’Leary
2710 University Dr.
Richland, WA 99352-1671
(509) 372-7396
niamh.oleary@wsu.edu
Vancouver
Casper Menson
14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave
Vancouver, WA 98686-9600
(360) 546-9673
casper.menson@wsu.edu