Adolescent Mathematics Professional Certificate- MA

Admission Requirements

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0
2. New York State Certification in Mathematics Grades 7-12.
3. Students must have at least 24 undergraduate credits in mathematics with a B average, including courses in Calculus and Linear Algebra.
4. Students with a master’s degree in mathematics or mathematics education must have a GPA of at least 3.0 in their graduate courses, with a B average in mathematics courses.
5. Submission of official score report on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), except applicants who are certified teachers or school administrators and hold a graduate degree.

Course of Study

Total Credits
30

• CEDC 74000 - Contemporary Mathematics in the Elementary School
• SEDC 73000 - Development of Mathematical Thinking: Implications For Teaching and Learning Mathematics in Grades 7 to 12
• SEDC 73100 - Seminar in Mathematics Curriculum, Grades 7-12
• SEDC 73200 - Research Seminar in Mathematics Education, Grades 7-12
• MATH 62000 - Secondary School Mathematics from an Advanced Perspective I
• MATH 62300 - Theory of Numbers
• MATH 63000 - Secondary School Mathematics from an Advanced Perspective II
• STAT 61400 - Data Analysis Using Statistical Software
• Electives (Choose 2): Any MATH or STAT 600 or 700 Level Course (6 cr)

Exit Requirements

1. An overall GPA of 3.0.
2. Maintain a valid and appropriate NYS certification.
3. Complete the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) workshop.