Mathematics, BA/Adolescent Education: Mathematics, MST

University Core:

• To fulfill social science requirement: Two courses in ECO/ENT/POL/PSY/SOC (BUS courses not accepted)
• To fulfill computer science requirement: CS 201 - Computer Science I  
• To fulfill mathematics requirement: MTH 231 - Calculus 1  
• To fulfill laboratory science requirement: PHY 101 - General Physics I  

Additional Requirements:

• PHY 102 - General Physics II  
• PSY 213 - Adolescent Psychology  

Major Prerequisite:

• MTH 232 - Calculus 2 Credits: 4

Major Requirements:

• MTH 233 - Calculus 3 Credits: 4
• MTH 236 - Introduction to Proof Credits: 3
• MTH 250 - Linear Algebra Credits: 3
• MTH 421 - Abstract Algebra 1 Credits: 3
• MTH 432 - Probability and Statistics I Credits: 3
• MTH 461 - Capstone Seminar Credits: 3

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  One Analysis Elective Chosen From:

• MTH 406 - Introduction to Topology Credits: 3
• MTH 410 - Advanced Calculus Credits: 3
• MTH 411 - Vector Analysis Credits: 3
• MTH 415 - Complex Variables Credits: 3

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  One Applied Elective:

• MTH 310 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 3

Two MTH Electives:

• MTH 403 - Geometry Credits: 3
• MTH 440 - History and Foundations of Mathematics Credits: 3

Undergraduate Education Requirements:

• EDU 202 - Foundations of Educational Theory Credits: 3
• EDU 250 - Field Experience I Credits: 1

Graduate Education Requirements* (30 credits)

* Up to 12 credits of graduate education courses may be completd as an undergraduate, pending completion of all other undergraduate requirements.  The student must complete a minimum of 18 credits of graduate work beyond the undergraduate conferral line in order to earn the MST degree.

See Graduate Catalog for full course listing.

• EDU 640 - Literacy & Learning in Content Areas 3 Credits
• EDU 653 - Instruction & Assessment in Secondary Schools 3 Credits
• EDU 660 - Foundations of Special Education 3 Credits
• EDU 712 - Extending Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas for Adolescent Learners 3 Credits
• EDU 721 - Modern Educational Philosophies 3 Credits
• EDU 783 - Multimedia in Teaching 3 Credits
• EDU 922 - Multicultural Education 3 Credits
• EDU 951 - Special Project in Mathematics Education 3 Credits
• EDU 975 - Observation and Student Teaching for Adolescent Education (Grades 7-12) 6 Credits

Minimum Total Combined Undergraduate/Graduate: 138 credits

Requirements for New York State Initial Teaching Certificate

Requirements to obtain a New York State Initial Teaching Certificate include the following, as documented in candidate’s TEACH account:

1. Passing of the following New York State Teacher Certification Exams:
   • Educating All Students Test (EAS)
   • Content Specialty Test (CST)
2. Completion of Child Abuse Detection and Reporting, School Violence Prevention and Intervention (SAVE), and Dignity for All Students Act workshops
3. Fingerprinting

The New York State Education Department is continually in the process of changing regulations for teacher certification. It is the candidate’s responsibility to be aware of all certification requirements and keep up-to-date with any changes.

Continuation in the Program

Any education course, including student teaching, in which a student earns less than a “C” grade must be repeated. Additionally, Adolescent Education candidates must have a ‘C’ or higher in at least 30 credits in their content area courses.

Throughout the program, teacher candidates will be expected to demonstrate the dispositions for effective teachers that are stated in the department’s Student Learning Outcomes. Any failure to uphold the dispositions for effective teaching and the ethical standards for educators in the profession will result in dismissal from the department.

Enrollment in any education course at the junior or senior level for undergraduate programs and the graduate level for five-year programs is open only to students who are fully declared as enrolled in an education degree program.