Mathematics Licensure

Teacher licensing requirements

To receive a teaching license from PSU, after completing a baccalaureate degree a student must complete the Graduate Teacher Education Program (GTEP) through the Graduate School of Education.

Only grades of B-, P, or above count toward satisfying the mathematics requirements for teacher licensing for the Graduate School of Education.

Secondary education

Students planning to earn a secondary teaching license in mathematics must obtain a recommendation for admission to the GTEP from the Fariborz Maseeh Department of Mathematics and Statistics. The student’s program should include most of the courses required for the major and those listed in Option IV.

Middle school education

Students planning to earn a middle school teaching license with an emphasis in mathematics should complete the courses:

Courses

Information about the Graduate Certificate Program in Mathematics for Middle School Teachers can be found in the Graduate Studies section, see Graduate certificates.

Elementary education

Before admission to GTEP, students planning to earn an elementary teaching license must complete:

Courses