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Tri-Cities/Vancouver Middle-Level Math (MLM) Endorsement

Middle-Level Mathematics Add-On Endorsement

Washington State University’s Middle Level Math Endorsement program is designed for new (including teacher candidates) and experienced teachers who wish to add an additional endorsement or expertise in middle level mathematics to their current certification.

The program is offered for two campus groups across the WSU system. This is the info for WSU Tri-Cities and WSU Vancouver.

Yearly academic schedule:

Fall
Spring
Summer
MATH 303
Geometry for the Middle School Teacher Tue/Thurs 12:00-3:00
MATH 351
Algebraic Thinking for the Middle School Teacher
*Tues 4:20 – 7:00
TCH_LRN 463/563
Teaching Concepts of Probability and Statistics MW 1:30-4:50
**TCH_LRN 433/533
Middle Level Mathematics Methods
*Thurs 4:20 – 7:00
TCH_LRN 434/534
Proportional Reasoning
*Tues 4:20-7:00
  • ** TCH_LRN 352 or MATH 330 or equivalent methods course is a prerequisite for enrollment in TCH_LRN 433/533.
  • MATH 106 (or equivalent) and MATH 251/252 are strongly recommended for enrollment in all MLM Endorsement courses.
  • All courses are 3 credits.
  • All Fall and Spring courses are taught in the evenings, usually on Tuesday or Thursday from 4:20-7:00.
  • Summer courses are usually offered in a 6-week session:
  • First Summer Session (early-May to mid-June): MATH 303
    • Second Summer Session (mid-June to late-July): TCH_LRN 463/563
    • Courses can originate out of the Vancouver, Tri-Cities, or Pullman campuses.

Suggested pathway:

A suggested pathway through the endorsement for a BA Education student would be as follows:

Schedule
Course
Summer before junior year TCH LRN 463/563
Fall of Junior YearMATH 303
Spring of Junior YearMATH 351
Summer 1st session before Senior YearTCH LRN 434/534
Fall of Senior YearTCH LRN 433/533

This pathway allows students to finish on time and student teach during Spring of Senior Year with all courses taken.

Please check with your advisor as to how to maximize financial aid and scholarship benefits during summer enrollment.

Contacts

Faculty

Tri-Cities
Dr. Ethan Smith
(509) 372-7176 | ethan.p.smith@wsu.edu

Vancouver
Dr. David Slavit
(360) 546-9653 | dslavit@wsu.edu

Application Information

Candidates not enrolled in WSU’s BA program must apply to our add-on endorsement program.

Tri-Cities
Niamh O’Leary
2710 University Dr.
Richland, WA 99352-1671
(509) 372-7396 | niamh.oleary@wsu.edu

Vancouver
Education Advisor
14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave
Vancouver, WA 98686-9600
(360) 546-9075 | van.education@wsu.edu