Graduate Certificate – Mathematics Instruction Online

Advance your teaching credentials and open new opportunities when you earn this math certificate online. This flexible and affordable program equips educators with practical skills and strategies for student success.

Next Apply Date: 2/23/26
Next Class Start Date: 3/9/26
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Program Overview

Explore the benefits of our online Graduate Certificate in Mathematics Instruction

Boost your teaching credentials when you earn a Graduate Certificate in Mathematics Instruction designed for busy educators. In this flexible online program, you’ll dive into practical, research-based strategies that make math meaningful for every learner from K-12. You will explore innovative instructional strategies, learn to design and adapt curricula, and discover how digital tools can make abstract concepts click for your students.

Taught by expert faculty, the program's seven-week courses cover teaching methods of algebra, geometry, data analysis, statistics, and more. Credit hours from this certificate transfer into the M.Ed. online from SE for further education.

In this online graduate certificate program, you will:

  • Design and deliver effective, student-centered math instruction using problem-based learning strategies in multiple domains such as algebra, geometry, operations, data analysis and statistics
  • Interpret student work to assess understanding, identify misconceptions and adjust instruction accordingly using real-world classroom examples and peer-based analysis
  • Apply best practices in teaching mathematics that align with how students learn with practical methods that can be implemented immediately in a classroom setting
  • Design and deliver effective, student-centered math instruction using problem-based learning strategies in multiple domains such as algebra, geometry, operations, data analysis and statistics
  • Interpret student work to assess understanding, identify misconceptions and adjust instruction accordingly using real-world classroom examples and peer-based analysis
  • Apply best practices in teaching mathematics that align with how students learn with practical methods that can be implemented immediately in a classroom setting

Careers in Mathematics Instruction:

  • Curriculum Developer
  • Instructional Coordinator
  • Curriculum/Education Specialist
  • Mathematics Education Specialist
  • Curriculum Developer
  • Instructional Coordinator
  • Curriculum/Education Specialist
  • Mathematics Education Specialist

Other online education programs also available:

If you’re interested in pursuing a full master’s degree, SE has online options tailored to your goals. Check out all our Master of Education online degree programs.

Total Tuition, Including Fees $3,948*
Duration As few as 8 months
Credit Hours 12

Accreditation

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The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accredits the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. CAEP promotes excellence in educator preparation through quality assurance and continuous improvement.

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Tuition

Your career goals are in reach with our affordable tuition

Southeastern Oklahoma State University offers its students the opportunity to earn their online degree with affordable, pay-as-you-go tuition that includes fees.

Tuition breakdown:

Total Tuition $3,948*
Per Credit Hour $329

Calendar

Choose the start date that best fits your schedule

At Southeastern, we offer multiple start dates throughout the year so you never have to wait long to get started on your online degree program. The chart below shows upcoming start dates, along with important deadlines, such as when your application should be submitted and when payments are due.

8 week coursesProgram Start DateApplication DeadlineDocument DeadlineRegistration DeadlineTuition DeadlineLast Class Day
Spring II3/9/262/23/262/23/263/13/264/14/265/3/26

Now enrolling:

Apply Date 2/23/26
Class Starts 3/9/26

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Admissions

See the admission process for your online Graduate Cert – Math Instruction program

Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s online programs have specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.

  • Online Application
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Minimum 2.0 GPA

If you have any special circumstances that need further clarification, please contact us at 844-515-9100.

To meet the admission requirements for SE's online graduate certificate program, you must meet one of the following criteria:

  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 2.75 overall GPA or minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of courses, or
  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA and a packet consisting of a current resume, one professional letter of recommendation, and letter of application which outlines the applicant's career goals and objectives (including how a Graduate Certificate – Science will enhance their career) that must be reviewed and approved by program faculty, With a minimum 2.5 overall GPA or minimum 2.75 GPA in last 60 semester hours of courses, or
  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university and at least 6 hours in a graduate program from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and must be in good standing at previous university
  • No GMAT is required for the Southeastern Oklahoma State University online graduate certificate
  • There is a non-refundable $30 application fee for both domestic and international students.

International Application and Admission Requirements: Please note, unfortunately, students with an F-1 visa are ineligible for online programs.

  1. Academic Records:
    • Original final post-secondary transcript(s) from each college or university attended within the United States.
    • Post-secondary records from outside the U.S. must be course-by-course analyzed by a NACES (www.NACES.org) educational credential evaluation service such as IERF or WES or ECE.
  2. English Proficiency: Internet-based TOEFL score of 79 or an IELTS Academic score of 6.5; taken within 2 years of enrollment.
    • For TOEFL, have your score report sent to Southeastern (institution code: 6657).
    • For IELTS, let us know your TRF number.
    • You do not need TOEFL or IELTS scores if you meet one of the following:
      • English is your first language from a country whose official language is English
      • You have a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university
      • You have a bachelor’s degree from an English speaking country

Official sealed transcripts from all previous institutions should be sent to Southeastern Oklahoma State University:

Southeastern Oklahoma State University/Registrar
425 W. University Blvd.
Durant, OK 74701-3347

Email: [email protected]

Courses

What courses will I take in the mathematics instruction certificate program?

For the Graduate Certificate – Math Instruction online program, you must choose four of the following courses for a total of 12 credit hours.

Students must choose four of the following:

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Learning and teaching concepts of algebra in a problem-based, student-centered environment, incorporating technology and manipulatives where appropriate. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of key ideas through discussion and evaluation of solution methods of peers and analysis of student work.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Learning and teaching numbers and operations in a problem-based, student-centered environment, incorporating technology and manipulatives where appropriate. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of key ideas through discussion and evaluation of solution methods of peers and analysis of student work.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Learning and teaching geometry and measurement in a problem-based, student-centered environment, incorporating technology and manipulatives where appropriate. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of key ideas through discussion and evaluation of solution methods of peers and analysis of student work.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to mathematical problem solving through a series of exploratory problems designed to give teachers an insight into problem solving.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Learning and teaching data collection and analysis, statistics and probability in a problem-based, student-centered environment, incorporating technology and manipulatives where appropriate. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of key ideas through discussion and evaluation of solution methods of peers and analysis of student work.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Current problems and issues in mathematics education. Possible topics include: planning mathematics curriculum; assessing student learning; accountability and high-stakes testing; managing instruction; and providing for individual student needs.

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