Adolescence Mathematics (M.S.T., Transitional B)

30 credits

NYSED 30607/30608

Admissions to this program are currently on hold for the 2023-2024 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 prepares candidates to teach mathematics as a content-area subject in grades 7 through 12.

The Transitional B program is an alternative teacher certification program. The New York State Transitional B Certificate permits eligible candidates to be employed as a classroom teacher in a New York state public school while completing a master's degree. Upon successful completion of this Transitional B program, 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 5102Historical, Philosophical, and Multicultural Foundations of American Education3
CTGE 5420Educating Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners: Pre K-123
CTGE 5287Clinical Seminar in Adolescence Mathematics3
CTGE 5547Literacy and Learning Across the Curriculum3
PSGE 5302Psychology of Adolescent Development and Learning3
CTGE 5286Teaching and Assessing Mathematics in Adolescent Classrooms3
CTGE 5165Consultation and Co-Teaching in Collaborative Classrooms3
CTGE 6261Media Literacy Technology3
CTGE 5155Special Education Foundations: Past, Present, Future3
CTGE 5402Teaching and Learning with Diverse Adolescents: Assessment and Planning3
CTGE 0709Adolescence Education Portfolio0
CTGE 5200Field Experience Seminar: Issues in Reflective Practice (taken twice)0
Total Credits30

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.

  • Child Abuse Identification and Reporting Workshop (EDGE 0210)
  • Dignity for All Students Training (EDGE 0260)
  • Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Training (EDGE 0220)
  • Schools Against Violence Education Workshop (EDGE 0230)