Mathematics Instructional Added Authorization
Are you a California multiple subjects credentialed teacher seeking to improve your teaching and learning environment? Consider advancing your career with the Mathematics Instructional Added Authorization (MIAA) program. This 10 month program will advance your mathematics teaching for grades pre-K through 8 (pre-algebra), and establish your expertise as educator in California schools.
This program is designed to equip multiple/ single subject credentialed teachers with advanced expertise in mathematics, focusing on both Math subject content knowledge and pedagogical strategies. The knowledge and skills you gain will prepare you to:
- Develop and coordinate Math curriculum.
- Coach Math teachers and design/implement intensive Mathematics interventions.
- Support teachers to effectively intervene, accommodate, and differentiate their Mathematics instruction to increase student engagement and proficiency in Mathematics.
- Develop programs and deliver staff development for Mathematics education programs.
USC Mathematics Instructional Added Authorization Program (Added Authorization) is approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Curriculum
The Mathematics Instructional Added Authorization (MIAA) aims to equip teachers with the necessary skills to effectively teach mathematics, understand student thinking, and respond to diverse learning needs. This comprehensive approach combines content knowledge with pedagogical skills, enabling teachers to create more engaging and effective mathematics instruction for pre-k through pre-algebra.
- Conceptual understanding
- Gain a deep understanding of the fundamental concepts behind mathematical content expectations.
- Developmental progression
- Understand how mathematical concepts evolve and build upon each other across different grade levels.
- Pedagogical content knowledge
- Recognize common strategies students use to solve problems.
- Identify typical struggles students face in specific content areas.
- Apply appropriate instructional strategies and tools to address students’ needs.
Coursework
- Complete MIAA in 10 months.
- Evening classes for working professionals.
- Fall Start week of August 4, 2025
- Spring Start week of January 12, 2026
Term 1
Probability, Data Analysis, & Statistics
Design inclusive lesson plans that address diverse student needs. Utilize various assessments to inform your planning and reinforce students’ progress toward learning objectives
Number Concepts and Number Theory (Fieldwork course)
Analyze students’ thinking, identify patterns, and differentiate instruction to meet individual needs.
Geometry Reasoning
Select and adapt instructional activities to foster understanding, using assessments to guide student progress.
Term 2
Rational Numbers & Proportional Reasoning
Learn to lead class discussions that make key lesson ideas explicit to students.
Algebraic Reasoning (Fieldwork course)
Address common student struggles with algebraic concepts using evidence-based practices.
If you are interested in applying to the Mathematics Instructional Added Authorization program, you must:
- Have a valid Multiple Subject Teaching or Designated Single Subjects Credential (in any subject).
- Hold English Learner Authorization.
- Submit verification of experience. When you apply, you must have a minimum of three years successful, full-time teaching experience in any grade or subject. Acceptable experience does not include student teaching, internship teaching, or teaching while holding an emergency permit. This experience may include teaching outside of California. You will be asked to submit your credential number on your application.
- Prior to admission into the MIAA program, verification of your level of mathematics content expertise (click here for elaboration of Mathematics subject requirements, pp.3-5) is required. You have options for verifying your current Mathematical content knowledge. You may submit a transcript or exam results.
- Complete the District Administrator Agreement form
- Transcript
Your transcript must provide sufficient information regarding course content, catalog descriptions, course syllabi, or a matrix identifying variations of course offerings across content areas and meet the minimum, “Elaboration of Mathematics Subject -matter Requirements…The following is the mathematics background the candidate is expected to know prior to admission to the Mathematics Instructional Added Authorization program.” as described by the CTC. Please read pages 3-5 of the linked document to understand the Mathematics background requirements you must meet prior to admission to the program. If you choose to show Mathematics competency using a transcript, then you will be required to upload a digital copy of your transcript with your application.
- Exam
Examination results must verify the Mathematics competency of the candidate, based on the minimum established on pp. 3-5, here. National and state standardized assessment results can include passing scores on the GRE, CSET2, etc. in accordance with the CTC Mathematics subject requirements established here on pp. 3-5. If you choose to show Mathematics competency using an exam result, then you will be required to upload a digital copy of your exam results with your application.
CEU credits are available for this program if you complete all modules and requirements. CEUs are recognized nationwide as a standard measurement of an Individual’s continuing education activity and serve as a permanent documentation of your professional development coursework and are presented in the form of a University transcript.
You will receive a CEU Form that is exclusive to your cohort the year that you complete the MIAA Program. Please check D2L and follow those specific instructions for payment.
Once CEU’s have been purchased, you will receive ONE free transcript. Should you need additional copies – you can order them here through our Parchment system online
Tuition
The tuition rate for 2025-2026 will be $7,100.00
Cancellations and Substitutions Policy
All cancellations must be received in writing. The amount paid minus a $300.00 processing fee will be refunded for all cancellations received in writing 3 weeks before the first day of the program. For international credit card users: Currency fluctuations occur. Refunds, if requested, will be made in USD at the exchange rate in effect at the time the refund is processed. USC Rossier will not be responsible for any loss incurred by the card holder. NO refunds will be granted for cancellations received on or after 3 weeks before the first day of the program. By email, you may arrange for a substitute participant at least 1 week before the program. Should USC Rossier need to cancel the program, participants will receive a full refund of their amount paid minus application fees, if applicable.
There will be a deposit of $710 collected to register for the Mathematics Instructional Added Authorization program.