This Advanced Certificate program prepares Mathematics teachers to teach adolescent students. This program leads to New York State teacher certification in Mathematics Grades 5-12.
Program and Certification Requirements:
The following courses or their equivalents must appear on a graduate or undergraduate transcript at the time of graduation. Prerequisite undergraduate coursework as well as graduate mathematics (MATH) or Math Education (MAE) courses within this program may be used to meet this requirement but a total of at least 30 credits in Mathematics must be completed outside of the Masters degree.
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Per NYSED:
Mathematics (30 credits)
Acceptable courses would typically be offered by a Mathematics department, and would include courses in mathematical reasoning, quantitative methods, number theory and concepts, algebra, analytic geometry, calculus, geometry, trigonometry, data analysis, probability, and discrete mathematics. A maximum 6 S.H. of statistics coursework (offered by a Mathematics or Statistics department) can be accepted. Calculus 1 and 2 are required.
Entry Level
| EDU.5000 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDU.5393 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| EDU.5374 | Fundamentals of Upper Grades Education, Grades 7-12 | 3 |
| EDU.5387 | Fundamentals of Middle Grades Education | 3 |
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Intermediate Level
| EDU.5026 | Literacy in the Content Areas | 3 |
| EDU.5403 | Mathematics Curriculum and Methods: Grades 5-12 | 3 |
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MAE.5xxx
| Math Education Elective | 3 |
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| OR | |
| EDU.5013 | Mathematics for Students with Learning Disabilities | 3 |
Capstone Level
Additional Graduation Requirement
Students can meet this requirement either by successfully completing
EDU 5344 OR through the completion of equivalent child or adolescent development course.
| EDU.5344 | Child Development and Learning (PK-12) | 3 |
Certification Requirements
Certification Exams
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| Take NYS Educating All Students Exam | |
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| Take NYS Content Specialty Test in Mathematics | |
To be completed by the end of student teaching semester:
4 workshops as follows:
EDU.5260
| Child Abuse Identification Workshop | |
EDU.5598
| Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Workshop | |
EDU.5373
| School Violence Prevention Workshop | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Teacher Candidates will be able to:
1. Plan, design, and deliver standards-based instruction and learning experiences that support the academic, social, and emotional growth of all learners.
2. Assess student learning using multiple forms of assessment and apply evidence-based instructional strategies to meet diverse learner needs.
3. Create safe, inclusive, culturally responsive, and equitable learning environments that promote engagement and positive behavior.
4. Collaborate effectively with families, colleagues, related service providers, and community stakeholders to support student success.
5. Demonstrate professional dispositions, ethical practices, and reflective decision-making consistent with the expectations of the teaching profession.
6. Use educational technologies and data-informed practices to enhance instruction, monitor progress, and improve student outcomes.