Elementary Mathematics

Emphasis Certificate

If you have questions about the EMEC program, please

contact: Caren Holtzman(858) 534-1685

choltzman@ucsd.edu

University of California, San Diego Education Studies Program

9500 Gilman DriveLa Jolla, CA 92093-0070

Pepper Canyon Hall, 3rd Floor(858) 534-1680

HTTP://EDS.UCSD.EDU

What?

Education Studies at the University of California, San Diego offers an innovative opportunity to interested and qualified candidates: an internally designed Elementary Mathematics Emphasis Certificate for students admitted into the M.Ed/Multiple Subject Credential Program. EDS will train students for an Elementary Mathematics Emphasis Certificate (EMEC) offered by the program as a supplement to the Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential. Students who participate in this program will be uniquely prepared to combine their knowledge of mathematics content and pedagogy in order to become effective teachers of mathematics and math leaders at their school sites.

Education Studies Program

University of California

San Diego

How?

Students accepted into the program will take an additional seminar (EDS 355ABC: Advanced Mathematics Teaching Practices for Grades K-6, 2 units/quarter) that meets regularly during the credential year. This seminar focuses on issues of teaching and learning mathematics in the elementary classroom.  The seminar features guest speakers, hands-on training, and participation in professional development workshops and seminars.  Students pursuing the EMEC also have specialized student teaching placements that allow them to work collaboratively with expert mathematics teachers.  To complete their training, students participating in this emphasis program take a specially designed mathematics content course (EDS 385: Elementary School Content and Pedagogy) in the summer.

Why?

There is a shortage of highly qualified mathematics and science teachers. This is particularly true at the elementary level. The EMEC will help develop a cadre of qualified, highly motivated elementary school mathematics teachers. Increasingly, local school districts are seeking highly qualified mathematics teachers to fill specialized mathematics leadership and lab leadership positions. Most importantly, elementary students need a solid foundation in mathematics to succeed in their academic and professional careers. Teachers who have earned the EMEC will be especially qualified to meet this challenge

Who?

Incoming Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential/M.Ed students with math or science majors or at least two college level mathematics courses will be given preference for this program. However, the faculty will consider any highly motivated, academically excellent multiple subject student for participation. Students with fewer than two college level math courses may be required to take additional math courses after completing the credential year. Many of the EMEC students have the opportunity to get a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Mathematics as well.