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Preparing Mathematics Teachers (Current)
PROGRAM (PM2):(NYS program code: 25033A; HEGIS #: 0829.00;
ISIS code: PM2)
M.A.T. in Professional Study in Adolescence Education (Mathematics)
(for teachers with initial certification in that area(s))
Leads to the following NYS certification(s):
- Adolescence Education (Grades 7-12) as specialist in mathematics
(Professional) AND/OR:
- Middle Childhood Education (Grades 5-9) as specialist
in mathematics (Professional)
(30 credits of coursework)
Program of study
View Sample Programs (paths to degree depending on start
date and full-time or part-time status)
Sample A -- full-time student
Sample B -- part-time student (begin Summer,
two courses per semester)
Sample C-- part-time student (begin Summer,
one course per semester)
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Course Title |
Credits
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Semester(s) Offered
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To be taken in (fill
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Masters' Core:
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| ED 406 |
Masters' Research Methods |
3
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Su, F, Sp |
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EDU 442 OR:
ED 404 |
Race, Class, Gender & Disability
in American Education OR:
Teaching, Curriculum and Change |
3
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Su, Sp
Su, F, Sp
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Courses Linking Content
& Pedagogy: |
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| EDU 436 |
Theory & Practice in Teaching & Learning
Mathematics |
3
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F |
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| EDU 444 |
Implementing Innovation in Mathematics Education |
3
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Sp |
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2 other electives among approved courses linking content
and pedagogy in mathematics; choices include, but are
not limited to: |
6
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- EDU483 -- Integrating Mathematics and Technology
(Su/odd)
- EDU482 -- Integrating Mathematics and Literacy (Su/even)
- ED489 - Implementing Curriculum Reform in Mathematics
(Su+F)
- EDU430 - Theory & Practice in Teaching & Learning
Mathematics in Elementary School (F)
- MTH 230 - Number Theory and Applications (Sp)
- MTH 300 -- History of Mathematics (Sp)
- MTH 215 - Chaos, Fractals and Computer Graphics
(Sp)
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Mathematics Courses: |
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LIST the Mathematics courses you will be
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12 total
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Master's Essay |
0
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Some recommended mathematics courses (list NOT comprehensive):
- MTH235 - Linear Algebra (Every semester)
- MTH201 - Introduction to Probability (Every fall)
- MTH250 - Introduction to Geometry (Every odd spring)
NOTE: Graduate students taking 200-level courses receive
3 graduate credits (instead of 4 undergraduate credits). Most
mathematics courses are offered during the school day during
the Fall and Spring semesters; students should consider their
availability during the day before committing to this program
on a part-time basis.
Sample program
A -- full-time student starting in Fall (Eliminate
or substitute with an elective any course you already took
in a previous program)
Fall 1:
- Masters' Research Methods (3 credits)
- Theory & Practice in Teaching and Learning Mathematics
(3 credits)
- Mathematics course 1 (3 credits)
- Mathematics course 2 (3 credits)
Spring 1:
- Implementing Innovation in Mathematics Education (3 credits)
- Content-pedagogy course from Mathematics department (3
credits)
- Mathematics course 3 (3 credits)
- Mathematics course 4 (3 credits)
- Master's Essay (0 credits)
Summer 2:
- Race, Class, Gender and Disability in American Education
OR: Teaching, Curriculum & Change (3 credits)
- Integrating Mathematics & Technology (Summer/odd) OR:
Integrating Mathematics & Literacy (Summer/even) (3 credits)
Sample program B
-- part-time student starting in Summer and taking 2 courses
per semester (Eliminate or substitute with an elective
any course you already took in a previous program)
Summer 1:
- Race, Class, Gender and Disability in American Education
OR: Teaching, Curriculum and Change (3 credits)
- Integrating Mathematics & Technology (Summer/odd) OR:
Integrating Mathematics & Literacy (Summer/even) (3 credits)
Fall 1:
- Theory & Practice in Teaching and Learning Mathematics
(3 credits)
- Mathematics course 1 (3 credits)
Spring 1:
- Implementing Innovation in Mathematics Education (3 credits)
- Mathematics course 2 (3 credits)
Summer 2:
- Masters' Research Methods (3 credits)
Fall 2:
- Implementing Curriculum Reform in Mathematics (3 credits)
- Mathematics course 3 (3 credits)
Spring 2:
- Mathematics course 4 (3 credits)
- Master's Essay (0 credits)
Sample program C
-- part-time student starting in Summer and taking 1 course
per semester (Eliminate or substitute with an elective
any course you already took in a previous program)
Summer 1:
- Masters' Research Methods (3 credits)
Fall 1:
- Theory & Practice in Teaching and Learning Mathematics
(3 credits)
Spring 1:
- Implementing Innovation in Mathematics Education (3 credits)
Summer 2:
- Integrating Mathematics and Literacy (Summer/even) OR:
Integrating Mathematics and Technology (Summer/odd) (3 credits)
Fall 2:
- Mathematics course 1 (3 credits)
Spring 2:
- Mathematics course 4 (3 credits)
Summer 3:
- Integrating Mathematics & Technology (Summer/odd) OR:
Integrating Mathematics & Literacy (Summer/even) (3 credits)
Fall 3:
- Mathematics course 3 (3 credits)
Spring 3:
- Mathematics course 4 (3 credits)
- Master's Essay (0 credits)
Summer 4:
- Race, Class, Gender and Disability in American Education
OR: Teaching, Curriculum and Change (3 credits)
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