Mathematics 7-12
Endorsement Program Requirements
Persons seeking an endorsement may, in most cases, satisfy the requirements with a combination of undergraduate and graduate hours to meet the total hours required for the endorsement. A transcript analysis completed by the licensure officer or other designated staff member will indicate which courses the student needs to complete Morningside’s approved endorsement program.
Option A: 7-12 Mathematics Endorsement
Requirements for a teacher who is already certified in another 7-12 teaching area
Board of Educational Examiners requirements for the 7-12 mathematics endorsement include completion of twenty-four (24) semester hours in the following mathematics areas:
- Linear Algebra or Abstract (modern) Algebra
- Post Calculus Geometry
- Two Course Sequence in Calculus
- Computer Programming
- Probability and Statistics
- Discrete Mathematics
The 7-12 mathematics endorsement requires completion of the above topics totaling twenty-four credits; in addition, the 7-12 mathematics endorsement includes the following requirements:
- Methods of teaching with an emphasis in 7-12 Mathematics
- Student Teaching or verification of competence in 7-12 Mathematics
An applicant holding a 7-12 teaching endorsement in a content area may satisfy the requirement for a teaching practicum by completing all required coursework and presenting verification of competence. This verification of competence shall be signed by a licensed evaluator (principal) who has observed and formally evaluated the performance of the applicant teaching mathematics at the secondary level. This verification of competence may be submitted at any time during the term of the conditional B (two-year) license. The practitioner must obtain a two-year Conditional B License while practicing with the 5-12 endorsement.
Option B: K-6/7-12 Mathematics Endorsement Emphasis
Elementary teachers who have the K-6 elementary mathematics endorsement will complete the above requirements for the 7-12 mathematics endorsement.
Option C: K-6/7-12 Mathematics Endorsement Emphasis
Elementary teachers who do not have a K-6 mathematics endorsement who would like to earn the 7-12 mathematics endorsement must complete the K-6 mathematics endorsement first. This is a two-step process.
Step 1: Completion of the K-6 mathematics endorsement.
Board of Educational Examiners requirements for the K-6 mathematics endorsement include completion of twenty-four (24) semester hours in the following mathematics areas:
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Number Theory
- Computer Programming
- Measurement
- Probability and Statistics
The K-6 mathematics endorsement requires completion of the above topics totaling twenty-four credits; in addition, the K-6 mathematics endorsement includes the following requirements:
- Methods of teaching with an emphasis in K-6 Mathematics
- Student Teaching or verification of competence in K-6 Mathematics
An applicant holding a K-6 elementary teaching endorsement may satisfy the requirement for a teaching practicum by completing all required coursework and presenting verification of competence. This verification of competence shall be signed by a licensed evaluator (principal) who has observed and formally evaluated the performance of the applicant teaching mathematics at the elementary level. This verification of competence may be submitted at any time during the term of the conditional B (two-year) license. The practitioner must obtain a two-year Conditional B License while practicing with the K-6 endorsement.
K-6 student teaching or verification of competence must be completed before completing the 7-12 mathematics endorsement.
Step 2: Completion of the 7-12 mathematics endorsement.
Board of Education requirements for the 7-12 mathematics endorsement include completion of twenty-four (24) semester hours in the following mathematics areas:
- Linear Algebra or Abstract (modern) Algebra
- Post Calculus Geometry
- Two Course Sequence in Calculus
- Computer Programming
- Probability and Statistics
- Discrete Mathematics
The 7-12 mathematics endorsement requires completion of the above topics totaling twenty-four credits; in addition, the 7-12 mathematics endorsement includes the following requirements:
- Methods of teaching with an emphasis in 7-12 Mathematics
- Student Teaching or verification of competence in 7-12 Mathematics
An applicant holding a 7-12 teaching endorsement in a content area may satisfy the requirement for a teaching practicum by completing all required coursework and presenting verification of competence. This verification of competence shall be signed by a licensed evaluator (principal) who has observed and formally evaluated the performance of the applicant teaching mathematics at the secondary level. This verification of competence may be submitted at any time during the term of the conditional B (two-year) license. The practitioner must obtain a two-year Conditional B License while practicing with the 5-12 endorsement.
Both undergraduate and graduate coursework may be used for the completion of the K-6 and 7-12 mathematics endorsements. Morningside has partnered with Northwest Iowa Community College to provide some of the mathematics endorsement coursework online. Coursework registered through an educational partner, like Northwest Iowa Community College, does not qualify for financial aid or loan deferment. Classes completed for Morningside graduate credit may be used as part of Morningside's Professional Educator master’s degree.