Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2025-2026 Graduate Catalog Program: Mathematics for Professionals and Educators, Certificate (online)
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Mathematics for Professionals and Educators, Certificate (online)

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers graduate training in mathematics and statistics for professional careers in both companies and in academia.  Programs are available leading to the degrees of Master of Arts in Teaching; Master of Arts with specializations in Mathematics, in Applied Mathematics / Scientific Computation, and in Statistics; Master of Science in Applied Statistics; Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics; and Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics.  The Graduate Certificate in Mathematics for Professionals and Educators is especially useful for individuals who already possess a Master’s degree and who want to meet the minimum requirements of the State of Ohio to teach survey-level college courses.  It can be designed to lead to any of the master’s programs offered by the department. 

Learning Outcomes

Admission Requirements

January 31 is the recommended deadline for Summer and Fall applications.

  • Two Letters of Recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose

Application Requirements

Admissions Categories and Grade Point Average Requirements

International Application Information

Degree Requirements

Curriculum Requirements

Required Courses (9 credits)

Course NameTerms TakenGradeCore

Select 3 courses from:

MATH 5010 - Number Theory
MATH 5340 - Advanced Calculus
MATH 5410 - Probability and Statistics I
MATH 5650 - Introduction to Real Analysis I
MATH 5820 - Topics in Mathematics
MATH 6020 - Geometric Problems and Misconceptions
MATH 6030 - Algebraic Problems and Misconceptions
MATH 6280 - Topics in Mathematics Education
MATH 6820 - Topics in Mathematics or Statistics

Courses used as Required courses cannot be used as an Elective.

Topics courses must be 3 credits.

Electives (9 credits)

Course NameTerms TakenGradeCore

Select 3 courses from:

MATH 5010 - Number Theory
MATH 5020 - Modern Geometry
MATH 5030 - Modern Algebra I
MATH 5040 - Modern Algebra II
MATH 5110 - History of Mathematics
MATH 5170 - Advanced Mathematics and the Early Adulthood Context
MATH 5250 - Financial Mathematics
MATH 5320 - Linear Algebra with Applications
MATH 5340 - Advanced Calculus
MATH 5410 - Probability and Statistics I
MATH 5420 - Probability and Statistics II
MATH 5450 - Applied Probability
MATH 5470 - Exploratory Data Analysis
MATH 5610 - Introduction to Complex Analysis
MATH 5650 - Introduction to Real Analysis I
MATH 5820 - Topics in Mathematics
MATH 6020 - Geometric Problems and Misconceptions
MATH 6030 - Algebraic Problems and Misconceptions
MATH 6280 - Topics in Mathematics Education
MATH 6820 - Topics in Mathematics or Statistics

Courses used as Required courses cannot be used as an Elective.

Topics courses must be 3 credits.

Minimum Total Credits (18 credits)

Additional Requirements

  • Minimum 3.0 graduate cumulative grade point average
  • All requirements must be completed within six years from the end of the earliest course used to fulfill certificate requirements.
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