M.A. degree program in education: mathematics teacher (7-12)
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Supporting Documents for Matriculation: Submit the following documents to the Office of Graduate Admissions: 1. Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (applicants who earned a bachelor's degree outside the United States need to submit a 'Course by Course International Transcript Evaluation.' http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/admissions/graduate/apply/documents.php) 2. Two letters of recommendation 3. Resume 4. Photocopy of New York State or other state teaching certificate, a brief biographical statement of 500 to 1,000 words describing your reasons for pursuing the specific graduate program to which you are applying and your future professional goals. 5. REQUIRED TEST: 1. F-1 or J-1 international students must submit English Proficiency Exam. TOEFL- 79, IELTS- 6.5, PTE- 58-63, Duolingo 105-160. Non-Degree applicants please submit a coversheet describing why you with to attend as a non-degree seeking student. Interview with department. Refer to instructions at http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/admissions/graduate/apply.php . All students accepted in to the School of Education are required to submit fingerprint verification before signing up for most education classes. Verification is needed if you already have fingerprint records or not. Please read the instructions in the link http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/academics/schools/education/certification/fingerprints.php, and if you have questions about the instructions, you can contact Helen Spencer at HSpencer@brooklyn.cuny.edu |
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This program leads to the M.A. in Education and both New York State Initial and Professional Certification in Adolescence Education in teaching mathematics for grades 7-12.
Matriculation requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in mathematics, mathematics education grades 7-12, or 18 credits in advanced mathematics including the following: multivariable calculus, linear algebra, abstract algebra, geometry, analysis/advanced calculus, probability and statistics, as approved by the chairperson of the mathematics department and the advisor of the mathematics education (7-12) program.
Applicants must have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 for matriculation. A minimum average of 3.00 in graduate courses is required to maintain matriculation.
International applicants for whom English is a second language are required to pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of at least 500 on the paper-based test, or 173 on the computer-based test, or 61 on the internet-based test before being considered for admission.
Applicants who do not meet all of the specific requirements will be given individual consideration and may be admitted with conditions, with the approval of the Program Coordinator of Mathematics Education 7-12 and the Graduate Deputy of the Mathematics Department.
Applicants must consult matriculation requirements for adolescence education and special subjects in the School of Education section of the Bulletin, and should see the Department of Secondary Education for advisement. General matriculation and admission requirements of Graduate Studies are in the section "Admission".
Each student is evaluated individually based upon prior experiences. Based upon this evaluation and current certification requirements of the New York State Education Department, courses in education or another department may be substituted for required courses with permission of the Program Coordinator.
Degree requirements
Option A: 30 credits
This option leads to New York State Professional Certification in Adolescence Education in teaching mathematics for grades 7-12.
Matriculation requirements
Applicants must hold a New York State Initial Certification in Adolescence Education in teaching mathematics for grades 7-12.
Degree requirements
Thirty credits are required for the degree.
Mathematics Education (12 credits):
The following mathematics education courses, or mathematics education courses approved by the program coordinator, are required in the stated sequence: SEED 7482X, SEED 7483X, SEED 7484T, SEED 7485T.
Mathematics (12 credits):
The following 4 mathematics courses, or mathematics courses approved by the mathematics department chair or Graduate Deputy are required: MATH 7305T, MATH 7307T, MATH 7309T, MATH 7313T.
Education Core (6 credits)
The following education class: Development and SEL: SEED 7507X.
One of the following elective education courses, or an education course approved by the program coordinator, is required:
SEED 7465X, SEED 7503X, SEED 7504X, SEED 7671X.
Option B: 30-40 credits
This option, for students without certification to teach, leads to both New York State Initial and Professional Certification in Adolescence Education in teaching mathematics for grades 7-12.
Degree requirements
Thirty to forty credits are required for the degree.
Education Core (12 credits):
The following four education courses are required unless candidates have taken one or more as part of previous coursework.
Foundations: SEED 7500X; Literacy: SEED 7503X; Special Education: SEED 7671X; and Development and SEL: SEED 7507X.
Student Teaching (4 credits):
The following two student teaching courses are required unless candidates have a New York State waiver: SEED 7542T, and SEED 7543T. (SEED 7500X and SEED 7483T must be completed before student teaching). SEED 7543T is not required if the candidate is teaching mathematics full-time at an appropriate grade level.
Students teaching with a New York State Internship Certificate must be enrolled in either SEED 7542T or SEED 7001T during every semester that they are teaching under the certificate.
Mathematics Education (12 credits):
The following mathematics education courses, or mathematics education courses approved by the program coordinator, are required in the stated sequence unless candidates have taken one or more as part of previous coursework: SEED 7482X, SEED 7483X, SEED 7484T, SEED 7485T.
Mathematics (12 credits):
The following 4 mathematics courses, or mathematics courses approved by the mathematics department chair or Graduate Deputy, are required: MATH 7305T, MATH 7307T, MATH 7309T, MATH 7313T.
Option C: 30-39 credits
This option leads to both New York State Initial and Professional Certification in Adolescence Education in teaching mathematics for grades 7- 12.
Matriculation Requirements:
Applicants must hold a New York State Transitional B Certificate in Adolescence Education in teaching mathematics for grades 7-12. Degree requirements:
Degree requirements
Thirty to thirty-nine credits are required for the degree.
Education Core (15 credits):
The following five courses in education are required unless candidates have taken one or more as part of previous coursework: Foundations: SEED 7500X; Literacy: SEED 7503X; Mindfulness; SEED 7504X; Special Education: 7671X; Development and SEL: SEED 7507X.
Mathematics Education (12 credits):
The following mathematics education courses, or mathematics education courses approved by the program coordinator, are required in the stated sequence unless candidates have taken one or more as part of previous coursework: SEED 7482X, SEED 7483X, SEED 7484T, SEED 7485T.
Mathematics (12 credits):
The following 4 mathematics courses, or mathematics courses approved by the mathematics department chair or Graduate Deputy, are required: MATH 7305T, MATH 7307T, MATH 7309T, MATH 7313T
