The Mathematics/Adolescence Education program leads to Initial Certification in New York State to teach mathematics in grades 7 through 12. Our program has achieved "national recognition" by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and is considered one of the top teacher preparation programs in the state - indeed, in the nation.
The following coursework is required:
- MATH 122 University Calculus I
- MATH 123 University Calculus II
- MATH 210 Mathematical Structures and Proof
- MATH 223 University Calculus III
- MATH 231 Linear Algebra
- MAED 310 Reading and Writing Mathematics
- MATH 323 Intermediate Real Analysis
- MATH 331 Abstract Algebra I
- MATH 341 Geometry
- STAT 350 Probabilty and Statistics
- MATH 381 History of Mathematics
- One of the following seminars:
MATH 405 Senior Seminar
MAED 410 Seminar: Math for High School Teachers - One additional MATH or STAT course numbered 311 or above
- MAED 105 and MAED 106 Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics Education, with Field Experience
- EDU 224 Adolescent Development
- EDU 250 and EDU 251 Introduction to the Exceptional Learner, with Field Experience
- MAED 276 Literacy and Technology for Science and Mathematics
- The following three 1-credit courses:
EDU 301 Child Abuse Reporting/Abduction Prevention
EDU 302 Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Abuse Prevention
EDU 303 Fire Safety and SAVE Legislation - MAED 305 and MAED 313 Diversity in the Teaching of Science and Mathematics, with Field Experience
- EDU 349 Educational Psychology
- MAED 419 Secondary School Methods in Mathematics
- EDU 430 Student Teaching (15 credits)
- One of the following science courses with laboratory:
CHEM 115 and CHEM 125 General Chemistry I and Lab
PHYS 230 and PHYS 232 University Physics I and Lab
Mathematics/Adolescence Education: List of Required Courses and Sample Schedule (pdf)