Program Details
M.S. in Education degree program: middle childhood education teacher, mathematics specialist (grades 5-9)
HEGIS code 0804.03
NYS SED program code 26723
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| Zolkower, Betina | Program Coordinator | 718.951.4800 | 2414 James Hall |
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July 15th |
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November 15th - Rolling Admission |
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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 5. 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. 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. 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.S. in Education and both New York State Initial and Professional Certificates in Middle Childhood Education with a specialization in teaching mathematics (grades 5-9).
Matriculation requirements
Applicants must present 18 credits of mathematics, including two semesters of calculus before they can begin to take graduate mathematics courses.
Applicants must have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 for matriculation. A minimum grade point 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 minimum score of 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.
Students should note additional requirements found at the beginning of this section as well as in the sections "Admission" and "Academic Regulations and Procedures."
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 Middle Childhood Education with a specialization in teaching mathematics (grades 5-9) or to Professional Certification for holders of Initial Certification in another area.
Matriculation requirements
Applicants must hold a New York State Initial Certificate in Middle Childhood Education (grades 5-9) or its equivalent or be seeking Professional Certification through attainment of a Masters Degree. Applicants must present 18 credits of mathematics, including two semesters of calculus before they can begin to take graduate mathematics classes.
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 7452X, SEED 7453X, SEED 7454T, and SEED 7455T.
Mathematics (12 credits):
Four of the following mathematics courses, or mathematics courses approved by the mathematics department chair or Graduate Deputy are required: MATH 7271T, MATH 7273T, MATH 7274T, MATH 7275T, MATH 7276T, MATH 7277T, MATH 7278
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 7503X, SEED 7465X, SEED 7504X, SEED 7671X.
Option (B): 32 credits
This option leads to both New York State Initial and Professional Certification in Middle Childhood Education with a specialization in teaching mathematics (grades 5-9).
Matriculation requirements
Applicants must hold a New York State Initial Certificate in Childhood Education (grades 1-6) or its equivalent or a New York State Initial Certificate in Adolescence Education (grades 7-12) or its equivalent and be seeking certification in Grades 5-9. Applicants must present 18 credits of mathematics, including two semesters of calculus before they can begin to take graduate mathematics courses.
Degree requirements
Thirty to thirty-two credits are required for the degree.
Mathematics Education (12 credits):
The following mathematics education courses, or mathematics education courses approved by the program adviser coordinator, are required in the stated sequence unless candidates have taken one or more as part of previous coursework: SEED 7452X, SEED 7453X, SEED 7454T, and SEED 7455T.
Mathematics (12 credits):
Four of the following mathematics courses, or mathematics courses approved by the mathematics department chair or Graduate Deputy are required: MATH 7271T, MATH 7273T, MATH 7274T, MATH 7275T, MATH 7276T, MATH 7277T, MATH 7278
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 7503X, SEED 7465X, SEED 7504X, SEED 7671X.
Student Teaching (2 credits):
One semester of student teaching in grades 7-8 for those with Initial Certification in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) or one semester of student teaching in grades 5-6 for those with Initial Education Certification in Adolescence Education (Grades 7-12): SEED 7542T.
Option (C): 30-40 credits
This option leads to both New York State Initial and Professional Certificates in Middle Childhood Education with a specialization in teaching mathematics (grades 5-9).
Matriculation requirements
Applicants must present 18 credits of mathematics, including two semesters of calculus before they can begin to take graduate mathematics classes.
Degree requirements
Thirty to forty-five credits are required for the degree.
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 5-9.
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; Special Education: SEED 7671X; Literacy: SEED 7503X; Development and SEL: SEED 7507X
Student Teaching (4 credits):
The following student teaching courses are required unless candidates have a New York State waiver: SEED 7542T, and SEED 7543T. (SEED 7500X and SEED 7453T 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 7452X, SEED 7453X, SEED 7454T, and SEED 7455T.
Mathematics (12 credits):
Four of the following mathematics courses, or mathematics courses approved by the mathematics department chair or Graduate Deputy, are required: MATH 7271T, MATH 7273T, MATH 7274T, MATH 7275T, MATH 7276T, MATH 7277T., MATH 7278
Option (D): 30-39 credits
This option leads to both New York State Initial and Professional Certificates in Middle Childhood Education with a specialization in teaching mathematics (grades 5-9).
Matriculation requirements
Applicants must hold a New York State Transitional B Certificate in Middle Childhood Education (grades 5-9) or its equivalent.
Applicants must present 18 credits of mathematics, including two semesters of calculus before they can begin to take graduate mathematics classes.
Degree requirements
Thirty to thirty-nine credits are required for the degree.
Education Core (15 credits):
The following five education courses are required unless candidates have taken one or more as part of previous coursework. Foundations: SEED 7500X; Special Education: SEED 7671X; Mindfulness; SEED 7504X; Literacy: SEED 7503X; 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 7452X, SEED 7453X, SEED 7454T, and SEED 7455T.
Mathematics (12 credits):
Four of the following mathematics courses, or mathematics courses approved by the mathematics department chair or Graduate Deputy, are required: MATH 7271T, MATH 7273T, MATH 7274T, MATH 7275T, MATH 7276T, MATH 7277T, MATH 7278
