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Certificate in Mathematics Teaching (Grades 5-9) at Acadia University

Acadia University, Canada

Programme overview

A 30 credit-hour post-B.Ed. certificate for teachers of grades 5 to 9 (including 4/5 splits), especially those without a strong mathematics background, combining undergraduate mathematics content courses with graduate education courses on mathematics pedagogy. It is approved by the Nova Scotia Minister of Education for a higher teacher certificate classification.

Faculty: Open Acadia  |  Duration: 30 credit hours, part-time (about two years of evening, weekend and summer courses)  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: Fall (next cohort planned for fall 2027)  |  Location: Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Six undergraduate mathematics courses (18 credit hours) on curriculum topics such as number, patterns and algebra, geometry, and probability and data analysis, plus four graduate education courses (12 credit hours) on curriculum research, instructional design and assessment in mathematics.

Career pathways

Supports advancement to a higher teacher certification classification in Nova Scotia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Post-baccalaureate (B.Ed. holders). Application requires a letter of intent, résumé, two reference letters (one academic, one professional) and official transcripts; capacity to attend evening and weekend classes and a summer block on campus.

Intake: Fall (next cohort planned for fall 2027)

Duration: 30 credit hours, part-time (about two years of evening, weekend and summer courses)

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