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Email: math@cortland.edu
Overview
If you have initial New York state teaching certification to teach mathematics in grades 7-12, the M.S.Ed. program is designed to help you earn your professional certificate and allows you the option of extending your certification to teach mathematics in grades 5 and 6. This degree balances advanced mathematics with educational theory and practice.
Program Highlights
While earning a master of science degree, you will enhance your content knowledge as you develop proficiency in assessment of student learning, problem solving, inclusive and effective pedagogy and the ability to critically reflect on and explain teaching practices.
The mathematical core begins with course work in fundamental mathematical concepts and progresses through non-Euclidean geometry, number theory, cryptography, fractals, real analysis and the foundations of calculus, rings, and fields. You will develop a mastery of mathematics upon which you can build a curriculum for adolescents.
The professional core is devoted to the development of expert teaching practices. Courses include topics in classroom technology, teaching adolescence mathematics, foundations of education and advanced psychology. Special emphasis is given to working with students who have difficulties learning mathematics, serving diverse student populations, using technology to promote active learning and developing skills in assessing student learning.
Further enrichment is achieved through electives in complex analysis, chaos theory, topology, statistics or courses in education or psychology.
Culminating Experience
You are required to pass a comprehensive examination and will be eligible for New York state professional teaching certification in mathematics for grades 7-12.
Assistantship Opportunity
A limited number of graduate assistantships is available.
Career Potential
With an M.S.Ed. in adolescence education: mathematics (7-12) from SUNY Cortland, you are well prepared to teach middle and high school students or at a two-year college or to work as a curriculum coordinator or educational administrator. If you pursue an M.A., M.S., Ph.D. or Ed.D. in mathematics or math education, a career in higher education, business, industry or government employment also is an option.
Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the requirements for admission to a degree program stated in this catalog, you should present the following for enrollment in the program leading to a Master of Science in Education in Adolescence Education: Mathematics (7-12):
- Documentation of an initial certificate or a certificate of qualification for initial certification in adolescence/secondary mathematics education issued by the New York State Education Department.
- An overall undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.5 in mathematics.
- An overall undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.5.
- Two letters of recommendation from professors or professional colleagues that address the prospective students’ suitability for adolescence school teaching.
Apply for the M.S.Ed. in adolescence education: mathematics (7-12).
