MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
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From the Program Coordinators, Rabab Abi-Hanna & Celia Cruz
Assistant Professor and Co-Coordinator, Graduate Program in Mathematics Education, Middle & High School Education
Doctoral Lecturer and Co-Coordinator, Graduate Program in Math Education, Middle & High School Education
Welcome
Welcome to the Mathematics Education (MAT-MSED) program home page.
The master’s program is designed for applicants with and without prior New York State teacher certification in Mathematics 5-9 or 7-12.
Academic Plans
MAT-MSED (Master of Science in Education Major in Mathematics Leading to the Initial and Professional Certificates)
Total Credits
30 to 49 Credits
• Mathematics Sequence 1 (37-42 credits): Non-math majors: For liberal arts and sciences graduates who have completed 18 credits in mathematics, including Calculus I and Calculus II, but lack professional education coursework, who seek certification as mathematics teachers in grades 5-9.
• Mathematics Sequence 2 (44–49 credits): Non-math majors: For liberal arts and sciences graduates who do not hold a bachelor's degree in mathematics but who have completed 15 credits in mathematics, including Statistics, Calculus I, Calculus II, Linear Algebra, and History of Mathematics, but who lack professional education coursework and seek certification as mathematics teachers in grades 7-12.
• Mathematics Sequence 3 (37-42 credits): Math majors: For candidates who hold a bachelor’s degree in mathematics only, but lack professional education coursework, who seek certification as mathematics teachers in grades 7-12.
• Mathematics Sequence 4 (30-33 credits): Math majors: For candidates with an education minor: For candidates who hold a bachelor’s degree in mathematics only, and completed relevant professional education coursework, who seek certification as mathematics teachers in grades 7-12.
• Mathematics Sequence 5 (42 credits): Math majors: For candidates who hold a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and seek initial certification in Mathematics Education and Students with Disabilities (SWD) grades 7-12.Mathematics.
• Mathematics Sequence 6 (45 credits): Math majors: For Residency Program candidates who hold a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and seek initial certification in Mathematics Education and Students with Disabilities (SWD) grades 7-12.
Program Code for Certification
25827 - MAT-MSED (Mathematics 7-12)
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To be eligible for fall admission, complete the application by April 15 (with supporting documentation by May 15).
To be eligible for spring admission, complete the application by November 15 (with supporting documentation by December 15).
Apply here.
CUNY offers highly competitive tuition rates here.
Graduation is the official completion of your program and conferral of an academic credential. To graduate, students must apply for graduation using CUNYFirst the semester before the semester of their planned graduation and complete any outstanding requirements by the stated deadlines. Always check the academic calendar here.
The MSED Mathematic Education program leads to New York State certification in grades 5-9 or 7-12 Mathematics and an option to include Students with Disabilities. Students should visit the certification webpage here for more information and contact information.
Click here to read about which tests are required for certification in New York.
New York State requires a minimum of 100 field hours of observations and participation before entering the final semester of student/internship teaching. The field hours will be attached to most of the courses as you move through the program. Candidates must arrange for background checks and fingerprinting before beginning the program.
In the semester before the last semester of the program, candidates will apply for student or internship teaching. The application deadline for a fall placement is April 1. The application deadline for a spring placement is November 1.
Please visit The Clinical Practice & Partnership webpage for information related to fingerprinting, field hours, and student/internship teaching.
Internship Certificate
New York State allows master’s program candidates in an Initial Certification program (SST-MA) to seek fulltime employment as a teacher-of-record after completing at least one-half of the credits in the program. If you are interested, talk to the adviser about entering the profession while completing the second half of the program.
Types of Certifications
Students are recommended for both initial and professional certification in SST-MA and for the professional certification in SSTPRF-MA:
- The Initial Certificate is the entry-level teaching certificate and is valid for five years. Students who graduate from a Lehman College master’s degree certification program without prior certification will be recommended for initial certification.
- The Professional Certificate is an advanced certificate. Once teachers have completed three years of full-time, paid teaching experience including one year of mentored teaching, they can apply for professional certification.
