Certificate in High School Mathematics Education

Program Snapshot

An Educator’s Track to Teaching High School Math

CBU’s 30-credit Certificate in High School Mathematics Education leads high school educators to a second teachable in mathematics. The certificate is for passionate in-service educators working at the high school level, who are not endorsed to teach mathematics and are interested in earning that endorsement with this certificate. The certificate program is primarily offered on-campus with scheduling suitable for working teachers. The certificate is intended to be completed within two years of study, and will begin in September 2023.

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Why study at CBU?

Teachers will enhance their mathematics skills and pedagogies to support all students in their numeracy journeys. Approved by the Nova Scotia Office of Teacher Certification, this certificate leads to a second teachable in mathematics. Courses have been carefully selected in consultation with the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education and the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. Teaching methodology courses focus deeply on foundational skills in mathematics, embedding culturally responsive, inclusive practices in the mathematics classroom, and strategies for authentic assessment and learning.

Who should apply?

In-service educators currently working or interested in working at the high school level in Nova Scotia, who:

  • Enjoy mathematics and understand the importance and real-world applications of mathematics
  • Are not already endorsed to teach mathematics
  • Do not have a major/minor in mathematics
  • Are committed to learning and building upon culturally responsive practices to foster a strong sense of belonging in their classrooms

Program Structure

Education Courses (12 credits total)

  • EDUC-4171 Foundations of Teaching Secondary Mathematics (3 Credits)
  • EDUC-4154 Curriculum and Instruction of Secondary Mathematics I (3 Credits)
  • EDUC-4155 Curriculum and Instruction of Secondary Mathematics II (3 Credits)
  • EDUC-5168 Advanced Graduate Seminar: Teaching High School Mathematics (3 Credits)

Sample Mathematics Courses (18 credits total):

  • MATH-1101 Calculus with Precalculus 1 (3 Credits)
  • MATH-1105 Calculus I (3 Credits)
  • MATH-1109 Introductory Statistics I (3 Credits)
  • MATH-1114 Math. of Personal Finance (3 Credits)
  • MATH-1116 Intro. to Computing with C++ (3 Credits)
  • MATH-1211 Introductory Statistics II (3 Credits)
  • MATH-1216 Fundamentals of Mathematics (3 Credits)
  • MATH-2301 Linear Algebra I (3 Credits)
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Admission Requirements

General Requirements

  • Completed a Bachelor of Education degree
  • Nova Scotia Teacher’s Certificate (Secondary)
  • Proof of Mathematics Proficiency (Minimum Mathematics 12 or equivalent; Commensurate professional experience will be considered)
  • See CBU’s English Language Requirements here.

General Requirements

  • Completed a Bachelor of Education degree
  • Nova Scotia Teacher’s Certificate (Secondary)
  • Proof of Mathematics Proficiency (Minimum Mathematics 12 or equivalent; Commensurate professional experience will be considered)
  • See CBU’s English Language Requirements here.

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Transfer Student Requirements

  • In order to transfer to CBU you must be in good academic standing at your current/previous institution.
  • You must meet the general admissions requirements (or the post-secondary equivalent) for the program, found under the Canadian or International tabs of this tool.
  • To see if your institution is an articulation partner, please view our articulation agreements page.
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