Mathematics Education, Middle Childhood Education (5-9) or Adolescent Education (7-12)

Overview

To be eligible for the Master's in Mathematics Education, Middle Childhood Education (5-9) or Adolescent Education (7-12) at The City University of New York, candidates must fall into one of the following categories:

Sequence 1 (38-42 credits). For liberal arts and sciences graduates who have completed 18 credits in mathematics, including Calculus I and Calculus II, but who lack professional education coursework. 

Sequence 2 (37-38 credits). For teachers who hold a Transitional B certificate in Mathematics from New York State through special CUNY and NYCDOE programs.

Middle Childhood Education Degree Requirements

Students must consult with a Mathematics Education adviser before starting their master's program and must plan their overall program with the adviser during their semester of attendance. Students must complete one of the two sequences outlined below.

Sequence 1. (1) 33 credits of prescribed course work; (2) 3-6 credits of supervised fieldwork; (3) A comprehensive examination OR research project (3); and (4) Maintain B average.

Sequence 2. (1) 33 credits of prescribed course work; (2) 2 credits of supervised fieldwork; (3) A comprehensive examination OR research project (3); and (4) Maintain B average.

Adolescent Education Degree Requirements (Grades 7-12)

Students must consult with a Mathematics Education adviser before starting their master's program and must plan their overall program with the adviser during their first semester of attendance. Students must complete one of the three sequences outlined below: 

• Sequence 3. (1) 39 credits of prescribed course work including 3 credits of special education coursework; (2) 3-6 credits of supervised fieldwork; (3) A comprehensive examination OR research project (3); and (4) Maintain B average.
• Sequence 4. (1) 33 credits of prescribed course work including 3 credits of special education coursework; (2) 3-6 credits of supervised fieldwork; (3) A comprehensive examination OR research project (3); and (4) Maintain B average.
• Sequence 5. (1) 33 credits of prescribed course work including 3 credits of special education coursework; (2) 2 credits of supervised fieldwork; (3) A comprehensive examination OR research project (3); and (4) Maintain B average.