The Elementary Math Specialization P-5 Certificate is designed to give education professionals a breadth of elementary mathematics content and mathematics pedagogy knowledge. It will also further develop collaborative skills needed to enhance mathematical knowledge for teaching in P-5 team teaching or co-teaching settings. Students may include the certificate course work within the Specialization component of the Masters of Arts in Education (MAE), Planned 5th year, Planned 6th yearRank I and EdS programs in Elementary EducationTeacher Leader. This graduate certificate program requires 15 hours that may earned for the certificate only (stand-alone) or up to 12 hours may be incorporated into a degree program. This certificate may also be appropriate for: Out-of-state licensed, elementary teachers: Some states do not recognize the Elementary Math Specialist Endorsement as a licensing addition. Therefore, the “certificate” would be the route to show completion on their transcript. Middle or secondary licensed mathematics teachers or special education licensed teachers. For an Elementary Math Specialist Endorsement, EPSB requires teachers to hold an elementary license. Applicants in Elementary Education should check with their licensing entity to determine eligibility for the EMS Endorsement vs. EMS certificate to see which is available and the best fit.