Graduate Bulletin 2011-2013 » Academic Programs and Courses » Middle and High School Education » M.S.Ed. Program in Mathematics Education, Middle Childhood Education (5-9) or Adolescent Education (7-12). » Adolescent Education Program Overview
Adolescent Education Program Overview
Sequence 3 (Grades 7-12)
Students must successfully complete:
- 15-18 credits of Core Education Courses, including 3-6 credits of supervised fieldwork and 3 credits of special education coursework.
- 12 credits in pedagogical content in mathematics education.
- 15 credits in mathematics. Students who lack History of Mathematics as a prerequisite must register for MAT 661.
- A comprehensive written examination or research project after all course work has been completed. Students who elect to conduct a research project must enroll in three additional credits of research-related course work.
Note: Students who lack full-time experience as a mathematics teacher in grades 7-12 prior to completion of the program must register for 6 credits of supervised student teaching in lieu of the 3 credits of supervised fieldwork.
Sequence 4 (Math majors who do NOT hold a NYS Transitional B Certificate, 7-12)
Students must successfully complete:
- 15-18 credits of Core Education Courses, including 3-6 credits of supervised fieldwork and 3 credits of special education coursework;
- 12 credits in pedagogical content in mathematics education.
- 9 credits in mathematics electives to be chosen in consultation with a program adviser.
- A comprehensive written examination or research project is required after all course work has been completed. Students who elect to conduct a research project must enroll in tjree additional credits of research-related course work.
Note: Students who lack full-time experience as a mathematics teacher in grades 7-12 prior to completion of the program must register for 6 credits of supervised student teaching in lieu of the 3 credits of supervised fieldwork.
Sequence 5 (Math Majors who hold a NYS Transitional B Certificate, 7-12)
Students must successfully complete:
- 15-18 credits of Core Education Courses, including 3-6 credits of supervised fieldwork and 3 credits of special education coursework;
- 12 credits in pedagogical content in mathematics education.
- 9 credits in mathematics electives to be chosen in consultation with a program adviser.
- A comprehensive written examination or research project after all course work has been completed. Students who elect to conduct a research project must enroll in three additional credits of research-related course work.
Last modified: 1/23/2013
