Math (5-9 and 7-12); Special Ed Math (7-12); Special Education PreK-12, MPS (E705A)
48 credits
This Masters program prepares Math teachers to teach both general education adolescent students as well as adolescent students with disabilities. This program leads to New York State teacher certification in Mathematics Grades 5-12, and Special Education Math Grades 7-12, and Special Education PreK-12.
Prerequisites:
Program and Certification Requirements:
The following courses or their equivalents must appear on a graduate or undergraduate transcript at the time of graduation. Undergraduate prerequisites and graduate mathematics or Math Education courses within this program may be used to meet the content requirement but 30 credits in Math outside the Masters is required.
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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.5088 | Introduction to Students with Learning and Behavior Problems (PK-12) | 3 |
| EDU.5130 | Classroom Management in Special Education (PK-12) | 3 |
| EDU.5393 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| EDU.5083 | Assessment in Special Education (PK-12) | 3 |
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And the following courses for a first certification:
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| 6 Credits in Social Studies | |
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| 6 Credits in Science | |
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| 6 Credits in English | |
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| 30 credits in Mathematics (see note above) | |
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| EDU.5371 | Assistive Technology in Special Education (PK-12) | 3 |
| EDU.5026 | Literacy in the Content Areas | 3 |
| EDU.5085 | Instructional Strategies in Special Education (PK-12) | 3 |
| EDU.5032 | Collaboration and Consultation in Inclusive Settings (PK-12) | 3 |
| EDU.5374 | Teaching Methods and Curriculum: Grades 7-12 General | 3 |
| EDU.5569 | Critical Pedagogy of Place | 3 |
| EDU.5387 | Fundamentals of Middle Childhood Education | 3 |
| EDU.5403 | Mathematics Curriculum and Methods: Grades 5-12 | 3 |
EDU 5590: Semester before student teaching
Capstone Level
| EDU.5550 | Research Seminar in Special Education and Literacy | 3 |
| EDU.5571 | Student Teaching and Seminar: Adolescence Education and Special Education | 3-6 |
| EDU.5590 | Masters Comprehensive Exam | 0 |
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 test | |
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| Take NYS CONTENT SPECIALTY test in Math | |
| Take NYS CONTENT SPECIALTY test in Students With Disabilities | 0 |
| Take NYS CONTENT SPECIALTY test in Multisubject 7-12 | 0 |
Certification Workshops
4 Required NYS Workshops:
| Child Abuse Workshop | 0 |
| Violence Prevention Workshop | 0 |
| Dignity for All Students Workshop | 0 |
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| Autism Workshop | |