Middle Childhood/Adolescence Education, Mathematics (Grades 5-12), MAT (E204)
39 credits
This Masters program prepares Mathematics teachers to teach adolescent students. This program leads to New York State teacher certification in Mathematics Grades 5-12.
Prerequisites:
Program and Certification Requirements:
*A total of 30 credits in Mathematics outside of the Masters is required including the following courses or their equivalents prior to recommendation for New York State certification. These courses must appear on a graduate or undergraduate transcript at the time of graduation.
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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 |
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Intermediate Level
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| 30 credits in Mathematics (see note above) | |
| EDU.5374 | Teaching Methods and Curriculum: Grades 7-12 General | 3 |
| EDU.5387 | Fundamentals of Middle Childhood Education | 3 |
| EDU.5026 | Literacy in the Content Areas | 3 |
| EDU.5403 | Mathematics Curriculum and Methods: Grades 5-12 | 3 |
| EDU.5569 | Critical Pedagogy of Place | 3 |
| MAE.5200 | Topics in Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MAE.5163 | Topics in Geometry | 3 |
| EDU.5130 | Classroom Management in Special Education (PK-12) | 3 |
| EDU.5527 | Teaching with Technology in Math, Science, English, or Social Studies | 3 |
| EDU.5590 | Masters Comprehensive Exam | 0 |
EDU 5590: Last semester before student teaching
Capstone Level
| EDU.5404 | Student Teaching and Seminar: Middle Childhood and Adolescence Education | 3-6 |
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 test | |
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| Take NYS CONTENT SPECIALTY test in Math | |
Certification Workshops
3 Required NYS Workshops:
| Child Abuse Workshop | 0 |
| Violence Prevention Workshop | 0 |
| Dignity for All Students Workshop | 0 |