What is it?

The Mathematics Endorsement Program of William Paterson University is a 30 credit comprehensive program of post-baccalaureate mathematics courses that meet the NJ State endorsement requirements

. Who would be interested?

Anyone interested in becoming a mathematics teacher, those wishing to receive either 5-8 certifictation or K-12 math certification, and certified teachers wishing to expand their knowledge of mathematics.

Courses in the program are also suitable for those teachers who wish to become highly qualified and upgrade their mathematics knowledge for the NJ  program.

All of these courses carry 3 graduate credits and are offered in rotation in the evenings (4:45 pm-7:15 pm) once a week.  Some of these courses are also offered in the summer and online
For more detail see the course outlines and the  suggested course sequences.

Online Offerings

Some course in the program are also offered online. These include;

What is special about the program?

The program emphasizes three important areas:

• it presents the mathematical theory within the context of modern applications
• it uses technology throughout the program to develop and expand concepts as well as applications
• it is designed using the NCTM standards.

Admission Criteria

1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended
2. A standard New Jersey teaching certificate, or an interview with the program coordinator to discuss alternate possibilities.
3. An overall undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.75 on a 4.00 point scale, or an interview with the program coordinator to discuss alternate possibilities.

Those interested in the program, please contact

For questions about the program, please call  the Program Coordinator,  Dr. Diane Kalish,  at 973 720 2376  or e-mail her at kalishd@wpunj.edu

 Math Program