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Preparing Mathematics Teachers (Current)

PROGRAM (SM2):(NYS program code: 25018B; HEGIS #: 1701.01; ISIS code: SM2) 
M.S. in Adolescence Education: Mathematics
(for current teachers)

(for teachers with initial certification in Middle Childhood Education as Specialist in Mathematics)

Leads to the following NYS certification(s):

  • Adolescence Education (Grades 7-12) as specialist in mathematics (Initial + Professional)
  • Professional Certification in the original area

(30 credits of coursework + 2 credits of field experiences)

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

Course # Course Title
Credits
Semester(s) Offered To be taken in (fill in)
    Masters' Core:
      
       
ED 406 Masters' Research Methods
3
Su, F, Sp  
EDU 442
OR:
ED 404
Race, Class, Gender & Disability in American Education
OR:
Teaching, Curriculum and Change
3
Su, Sp

Su, F, Sp
 
    Specialization Courses:
       
         
ED 415 Adolescent Development & Youth Culture (10-20 years) (or elective if already taken)

3
Su, F  
EDU 436 Theory & Practice in Teaching & Learning Mathematics (or elective if already taken)
3
F  
EDU 444 Implementing Innovation in Mathematics Education (or elective if already taken)

3
Sp  
EDU 483 Integrating Mathematics & Technology OR: Technology-rich math course
3
Su (odd)  
       Electives:
     
            
   
3
   
   
3
   
   
3
   
   
3
   
        Field-based Courses:                  
EDF 416
OR:
EDF 417
Field Experiences in Secondary School
OR:
Field Experiences in Inclusive Secondary School Settings
2
F  
    Master's Essay
0
           

Sample program A -- full-time student starting in Summer (Eliminate or substitute with an elective any course you already took in a previous program)

Summer 1:

  • Adolescent Development & Youth Culture OR: Elective 1 (3 credits)
  • Integrating Mathematics & Technology (Summer/odd) (take the following summer if not offered) OR: Technology-rich math course (3 credits)

Fall 1:

  • Elective 1 OR: Adolescent Development & Youth Culture (3 credits)
  • Elective 2 (3 credits)
  • Elective 3 (3 credits)
  • Theory and Practice in Teaching and Learning Mathematics (3 credits)
  • Field Experiences in Secondary School OR: Field Experiences in Inclusive Secondary School Settings (2 credits)

Spring 1:

  • Masters' Research Methods (3 credits)
  • Implementing Innovation in Mathematics Education (3 credits)
  • Race, Class, Gender and Disability in American Education OR: Teaching, Curriculum and Change (3 credits)
  • Elective 4 (3 credits)
  • Master's Essay (0 credits)

Sample program B -- part-time student starting in Fall and taking 2 courses per semester (Eliminate or substitute with an elective any course you already took in a previous program)

Fall 1:

  • Theory and Practice in Teaching and Learning Mathematics (3 credits)
  • Field Experiences in Secondary School OR: Field Experiences in Inclusive Secondary School Settings (2 credits)

Spring 1:

  • Implementing Innovation in Mathematics Education (3 credits)
  • Masters' Research Methods (3 credits)

Summer 2:

  • Integrating Mathematics & Technology (Summer/odd) OR: Adolescent Development and Youth Culture (3 credits)
  • Elective 1 (3 credits)

Fall 2:

  • Elective 2 (3 credits)
  • Elective 3 (3 credits)

Spring 2:

  • Race, Class, Gender and Disability in American Education OR: Teaching, Curriculum and Change (3 credits)
  • Master's Essay (0 credits)

Summer 3:

  • Adolescent Development and Youth Culture OR: Integrating Mathematics & Technology (Summer/odd) (3 credits)
  • Elective 4 (3 credits)