Algebra I Education Certificate
Boost Math Scores and Help Students by Earning a Certificate in Algebra I Education
Are you a teacher or preparing to be one? An add-on endorsement is something that can make you more marketable. Liberty University’s Algebra I Education Certificate can help increase your skills in teaching mathematics and prepare you for positions as a math teacher for grades 6-12. Regardless of the subject you are currently teaching or studying, this certificate provides eligibility to add an Algebra I endorsement to your teaching license.
Do you want to help fill the need for qualified math teachers? This math education certificate can help prepare you to be a better teacher. Did you know that in the latest results of an international test given to teenagers in the USA, we ranked 31st in math out of 79 countries?* You can be the teacher who helps American students increase their scores, improve their ability to get into a great university, and pursue a STEM-related career.
Licensed teachers
If you hold a current teaching license as a general educator or in a specific subject and want to teach mathematics and Algebra I from sixth grade up to high school seniors, this certificate of teaching can help you get there. Our program is designed to work with your current credential.
Student Teachers
If you are currently pursuing your teaching license and you want to add an Algebra I endorsement to your future credential, then this certificate can provide you with the courses and experience you’ll need. Our certificate for teaching covers all the basics of mathematics up to Algebra I while providing special instruction on how to teach math.
*USA Today, Education, at Math Scores Stink in America (viewed online August 12, 2020).
Upon successful completion of Liberty University’s Virginia state-approved Algebra I Education Certificate, you may apply for your teaching license in another state through reciprocity, which may or may not result in additional requirements based on your state’s Department of Education regulations.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Highlights
Highlights of Our Certificate in Algebra I Education
Access Innovative Teaching Tools
As a student in this program, you can make the most of our Educational Technology Lab, a space designed to support your teaching journey. You’ll have access to valuable tools like laptops, Apple TVs, digital cameras, and USB microphones to help you integrate technology into your instructional approach.
Enhance Your Licensure and Career Potential
If you’re already licensed or working toward your teaching license, this certificate can serve as an add-on in Algebra I education. This added credential can help you stand out in the classroom and expand your opportunities to teach math-focused course
Committed to Your Success
When you study at Liberty University, you’re part of a community that values academic excellence and personal growth. With supportive faculty and a mission rooted in Christian values, you can pursue your professional goals while developing the skills to make a meaningful impact in education.
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in Our Algebra I Certificate?
Our Algebra I Education Certificate will provide you with the knowledge you’ll need to teach mathematics courses up to Algebra I for grades 6-12. Your math education will start by covering trends and practices of teaching mathematics in elementary and middle school. It is important to understand the sequential nature of mathematics and give learners practical applications of mathematical concepts and procedures.
You will study math subjects in a progressive manner starting with the elements of mathematics and then moving on to geometry. Your courses will cover subjects essential to every math teacher, such as statistics and algebra. Additionally, you have the option to cover discrete mathematics or mathematical reasoning, which are both essential to the study of computer science and other STEM-related subjects.
Required Certificate in Algebra I Education Courses
- EDUC 323 – Teaching Elementary and Middle School Mathematics
- MATH 117 – Elements of Mathematics
- MATH 131 – Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
- MATH 132 – Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
- MATH 200 – Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning OR MATH 250 – Introduction to Discrete Mathematics
- MATH 201 – Introduction to Probability and Statistics
- MATH 217 – Elementary Geometry
- MATH 221 – Applied Linear Algebra OR MATH 410 – Matrix and Linear Algebra
Certificate Information
- This program falls under the School of Education
- View the Certificate Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 75% of the certificate total
Admissions
How Do You Become an Undergraduate Certificate Student?
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Admission essay
Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
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