Post-Baccalaureate
Teacher Preparation Program, Mathematics (5-9 or 5-12)
Leads to teacher licensure
Degree Overview
Have a bachelor’s degree and looking to become a mathematics teacher? The online post-baccalaureate program in mathematics is the fastest way to earn your math teaching license. You’ll become a highly qualified teacher prepared to teach middle school or high school mathematics.
Who the program is for:
- Individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree (preferably in a math-intensive subject such as math, engineering, or science) and want to become a certified middle school or high school mathematics teacher.
- Unlicensed substitute teachers, career changers, retired military personnel, school paraprofessionals, and others with bachelor’s degrees who feel the call to teach.
This program requires a significant background in mathematics.
Speak to an Enrollment Counselor to determine whether you have the sufficient background for entry into this program.
Note: WGU is the only exclusively online teacher education institution in the nation
to receive NCATE accreditation.
Your program will be flexible and largely self-paced.
Click here to learn more about how your program works.
What You’ll Learn -- Areas of Study:
In this online math education initial licensure program, you’ll learn all the essential skills and knowledge needed. This program includes three domains of study, supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom, and completion of a professional portfolio.
Foundations of Teaching
Effective Teaching Practices (Mathematics)
Demonstration Teaching (includes practice teaching)
Total Program:
Middle School (5-9) Option: 29 Competency Units (credit equivalents)
High School (5-12) Option: 29 Competency Units (credit equivalents)
More details about your challenging course of study
View a PDF program guide for the Post-Bacc Program in Math (5-12) or the program guide for the Post-Bacc Program in Math (5-9)
Answers to your questions
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- Will I practice teach?
- How will I complete my degree?
- Is financial aid available?
Will I practice teach?
Yes, all WGU teacher licensure programs include practice teaching in real classrooms.
This is part of your Demonstration Teaching domain of study. This
is obviously not an online portion of your degree program. Exactly how your practice
teaching occurs will depend on the specific school district in which you teach.
Speak to an Enrollment Counselor who can explain
this in more detail.
How will I complete my degree?
As a WGU student you will combine the knowledge you already possess with online
courses and independent learning resources to prepare for rigorous assessments that
measure your progress in the program. Together with your mentor, you will develop
an Academic Action Plan based upon your personal strengths and weaknesses. You can
learm more by exploring the WGU Experience.
Speak to an Enrollment Counselor who can explain the program in more depth.
Is financial aid available?
Yes, WGU offers federal financial aid. Loans are available to most students, regardless
of financial need, and grants that don’t requirement repayment are available for
those with financial need. You can check into your financial aid eligibility at
any time during the admissions process. Learn more from an
Enrollment Counselor or visit the
Financial Aid section of the website
