Middle Childhood Education (5–9) Mathematics, M.S.Ed.

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 (GPA) of 3.00 for matriculation. A minimum GPA 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.

Program Requirements (30–45 Credits)

Students will enroll in the appropriate course of studies listed below (Option A, B, C, or D) based upon teaching experience, previous course work, and the teaching certificates they hold.

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 master’s 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, 7453X, 7454T, and 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, 7273T, 7274T, 7275T, 7276T, 7277T, 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, 7465X, 7504X, 7671X.

Option B (30–32 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 32 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 course work: SEED 7452X, 7453X, 7454T, and 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, 7273T, 7274T, 7275T, 7276T, 7277T, 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, 7465X, 7504X, 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 (30–45 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 45 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 course work. 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 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 course work: SEED 7452X, 7453X, 7454T, and 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, 7273T, 7274T, 7275T, 7276T, 7277T, 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 39 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 course work. 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 course work: SEED 7452X, 7453X, 7454T, and 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, 7273T, 7274T, 7275T, 7276T, 7277T, 7278.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Alignment with Standards for Content and Teaching Mastery

Develop pedagogical-content knowledge to support all students including English Language Learners, students with special learning needs, and students from all racial, cultural and gender identities aligned with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), New York State Education Department (NYSED) Mathematics Learning Standards and NYSED Next Generation Learning Standards.

2. Adolescent Development and Social-Emotional Learning

Develop knowledge of adolescent development and Social-Emotional Learning to support students to acquire knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, show empathy, maintain positive relationships and make responsible decisions.

3. Creating Instructional Plans

Apply knowledge of adolescent learners, learning theory, curriculum design, pedagogy, differentiation, and educational technologies when creating instructional plans that support all students in doing, thinking, reasoning, speaking, and writing mathematically and well as using math-specific technological tools in instruction.

4. Supporting Diverse, Equitable, and Positive Learning Environments

Informed by the NYSED Culturally Responsive Sustaining Education Framework, candidates demonstrate knowledge of the impact of culture and language on learning, implement culturally responsive practices while fostering a positive learning environment, and develop the skills required for working with colleagues, parents, guardians and communities for the benefits of all students.

5. Analysis of Student Work to Improve Instruction

Analyze and evaluate student work for evidence of learning, errors, and misconceptions and use findings to engage in reflective practice supporting the improvement of learning and teaching.

Admissions Requirements

• Fall Application Deadline: July 15
• Spring Application Deadline: November 15. Applications after this date may be accepted on a rolling basis until all places are filled.

Supporting Documents for Matriculation

Submit the following documents to the Office of Graduate Admissions:

• 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. See Graduate Admissions for more information.
• Two letters of recommendation
• Résumé
• Photocopy of New York State or other state teaching certificate
• 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

Interview with department.

This program accept nondegree applicants.

Required Tests

• F-1 or J-1 international students must submit English Proficiency Exam. TOEFL—79, IELTS—6.5, PTE—58–63, Duolingo—105–160.

All students accepted to the School of Education are required to submit fingerprint verification before signing up for most education classes. Fingerprint verification is required for work in New York City Department of Education schools if you already have fingerprint records or not. Follow these instructions.

Refer to the instructions at Graduate Admissions.

Contact

Betina Zolkower, Program Coordinator

2414 James Hall
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P: 718.951.4800

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Office of Graduate Admissions

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P: 718.951.4536

Office Hours

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Schedule an appointment with a graduate admissions counselor.