Adolescence Mathematics (M.S.T.)
30 credits
NYSED 28439/30606
Admissions to this program are currently on hold for the 2024-2025 application cycle. Program faculty are in the process of redesigning this program; the present Bulletin content refers to the version of the program that is on hold. This content will be updated when the program's redesign is complete.
This clinically-rich master's degree program in adolescence mathematics prepares candidates to teach mathematics as a content-area subject in grades 7 through 12. Graduates of the program qualify and are endorsed for New York state certification in Mathematics 7–12.
CIP Code
13.1311 - Mathematics Teacher Education.
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In addition to the general requirements for graduate study and for initial teacher education programs, candidates for the adolescence mathematics program must have an undergraduate major in mathematics or its equivalent with a minimum of 30 credits in specific mathematics content areas.
Otherwise qualified candidates who lack coursework in a specified area may be admitted conditionally, but must make up the content deficit prior to completion of the program. Attendance at an Adolescence M.S.T. information session is recommended.
Program of Study
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| UEGE 5102 | Historical, Philosophical, and Multicultural Foundations of American Education | 3 |
| CTGE 5420 | Educating Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners: Pre K-12 | 3 |
| CTGE 5287 | Clinical Seminar in Adolescence Mathematics | 3 |
| CTGE 5547 | Literacy and Learning Across the Curriculum | 3 |
| PSGE 5302 | 3 | |
| CTGE 5286 | Teaching and Assessing Mathematics in Adolescent Classrooms | 3 |
| CTGE 5165 | Consultation and Co-Teaching in Collaborative Classrooms | 3 |
| CTGE 6261 | Media Literacy Technology | 3 |
| CTGE 5155 | Special Education Foundations: Past, Present, Future | 3 |
| CTGE 5402 | Teaching and Learning with Diverse Adolescents: Assessment and Planning | 3 |
| CTGE 0709 | Adolescence Education Portfolio | 0 |
| CTGE 5200 | Field Experience Seminar: Issues in Reflective Practice (taken twice) | 0 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Required Workshops
The workshops listed below are required of all Initial Teaching (M.S.T.) programs as well as certain other programs related to NY state licensure.