Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics 7-12

The Master of Arts in Teaching program is designed as a course of study leading to New York State certification for teaching Mathematics in secondary schools (grades 7-12), with an extension option for grades 5-6. This program, offered in collaboration with the School of Professional Development, the University’s Department of Mathematics and D-TALE, is designed for those with a strong mathematics background who have little or no previous coursework in education or formal classroom teaching experience.

Application essay. A bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics or the equivalent (see below), with a minimum of 36 credits in Mathematics*, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all Mathematics studies. One year of college-level study of a foreign language with a grade of “C” or better (this may include American Sign Language). Three letters of recommendation. Two of the three recommendations must be from mathematics faculty with whom you have completed a course of study at the college level. In those cases where the departmental admissions committee deems it desirable, personal interviews with departmental representatives may be necessary.