Elementary Mathematics Instructional Leader (EMIL)

This graduate level program includes an MSDE Approved endorsement as an Elementary Mathematics Instructional Leader to an existing teacher certificate in elementary, early childhood, or special education; 10-12 additional credits would yield the MS degree in elementary education (see path options below).

Required Courses

Mathematics
MAT 501 - Algebra – Elementary Teachers
MAT 502 - Geometry – Elementary Teachers
MAT 520 - Mathematical Foundations - Elementary Teachers
Mathematics Education
EDU 542 - Trends and Issues in Mathematics Teaching
EDU 559 - Intervention and Diagnosis in Math
MAT 598 - Internship in Mathematics Leadership
Synthesis
EDL 504 - Supervision and Evaluation of School Personnel1
Completion of the above = MSDE approved endorsement to teaching certification as an Elementary Mathematics Instructional Leader (EMIL)

Total Credit Hours: 21

Elementary Education MS Degree Two Options

Complete either thesis capstone or synthesis project option with the EMIL coursework to earn a Master’s of Science and certification in elementary mathematics instructional leader (EMIL).

Thesis Capstone option

STM 511 - Technology in the STEM Classroom
RSM 503 - Planning a Thesis
RSM 550 - Introduction to Research Methodology
EDU 590 - Thesis in Education
Total Credit Hours: 31

Synthesis Project Capstone option

STM 511 - Technology in the STEM Classroom
CUR 509 - Monitoring and Aligning Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
RSM 550 - Introduction to Research Methodology
Elective Course (3 credits)
EMIL Synthesis Project (0 credits)

Total Credit Hours: 33