NYCPS-CUNY Math Micro-Credential/Course Sequence

In partnership with NYC Public Schools, CUNY is pleased to present teachers with the opportunity to enroll in up to 9 credits of tuition-free graduate courses that emphasize mathematics content and pedagogy.

9

Credits

Free

Microcredential

100%

Online

9

Credits

Free

Microcredential

100%

Online

About the Program

These courses are designed to promote the teaching of mathematics for robust understanding in inclusive thinking classrooms. The credits earned can be applied towards a Childhood Education Teacher (1–6) Mathematics, M.S.Ed.

Tuition and fees for accepted NYCPS teachers will be paid by CUNY, however, textbooks for courses are NOT covered. Participants will be responsible for purchasing books and materials for each course.

Course Offerings

The courses are appropriate for teachers of grades 1-9, and offerings are relevant for special education and bilingual teachers. All courses are online.

Fall 2025

MATH 6141T: Transition to Algebraic Thinking for Middle School Teachers I

Start Date: Sept. 10, 2025

Winter 2026

CBSE 7405T: Advanced Methods for Teaching Childhood Mathematics

Course Focus: Supporting emerging bilinguals/multilingual learners and students with differing abilities learning mathematics; Analyzing and implementing high-quality curriculum materials

Spring 2026

CBSE 7401T: Middle Childhood Mathematics: Advanced Methodology and Interdisciplinary Approaches

Course Focus: Methods for teaching fractions, decimals, and percents; measurement/geometry and algebraic reasoning.

How To Apply

Deadline:  September 5, 2025

  1. Create your account.
  2. Complete your application:
    1. On the Academic Information tab choose Non-Matriculated (Credits Only).
    2. Select Childhood Education Teacher (Grade 1–6)—Mathematics Option C.
    3. Under Academic History, enter all colleges and university attended. You can upload unofficial transcripts on this page. You are required to submit a copy of your bachelor’s degree transcript.
    4. Nondegree students are not required to submit recommendations.
    5. On the payment screen, choose check as the payment option to waive the fee.

You can submit the application without the transcripts. If you previous school participates in electronic transcripts, have them sent via e-mail. If your previous school sends paper transcripts only, send them to:

Brooklyn College
Graduate Admissions
2900 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11210

Any applicant submitting unofficial transcript will be required to submit official transcripts if admitted.

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