Mathematics Education (7–12, 5–6 Extension, B.S.)

BS-NS MTX

Mathematics Department

Bachelor of Science (HEGIS 1701.01)

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Accredited

Bishop Hall 317 (716) 878-5621

Enrollment in all teacher education programs follows the guidelines for "Admission to Teacher Education Programs" found in this catalog. Applicants who do not yet meet all admissions criteria should consult with the department.

The B.S. program in mathematics with adolescent certification (5–6 extension) is directed to a career goal of teaching. This program includes the course requirements leading to New York State initial certification to teach mathematics in grades 5–12.

Admission Requirements:

SUNY has a standard admissions requirement of a 3.0 GPA for entry into an educator preparation program at the undergraduate or graduate level or a rank in the top 30th percentile of the high school class for entry into an undergraduate educator preparation program as a first-year student.

For first-year students, four years of college preparatory mathematics is recommended; top 30th percentile or an 85% high school average; submission of ACT or SAT score.

Transfer students with a 3.0 GPA from either their last college or the combined average of all previous colleges, whichever is higher, will be admitted directly into Mathematics Education (BS-NS MTS).

Students who do not meet admissions requirements will be admitted into the Mathematics (BA-NS MAT) major, but will be tagged with the code MATE, Mathematics with an Interest in Education.

Intellectual Foundations Requirements	27 cr
Total Required Credit Hours in Mathematics	45 cr

MAT 161	Calculus I (4)
MAT 162	Calculus II (4)
MAT 163	Using Technology to Explore Calculus I (1)
MAT 164	Using Technology to Explore Calculus II (1)
MAT 202	Introduction to Linear Algebra
MAT 263	Calculus III (4)
MAT 264	Using Technology to Explore Calculus III (1)
MAT 270	Discrete Mathematics I
MAT 300	Techniques of Proof
MAT 301	Fundamentals of Abstract Algebra
MAT 322	Modern Geometry
MAT 325	Probability and Statistics
MAT 417	Introduction to Real Analysis I


MAT 302	Abstract Algebra II
MAT 309	Discrete Mathematics II
MAT 315	Differential Equations
MAT 316	Intermediate Differential Equations
MAT 319	Mathematical Biology
MAT 351	Elementary Theory of Numbers
MAT 366	Computational Tools for Applied Mathematicians II
MAT 370	Applied Networks
MAT 382	Mathematical Statistics
MAT 383	Applied Statistics I
MAT 401	Introduction to Computability
MAT 404	Applications of Linear Algebra
MAT 411	Complex Variables
MAT 418	Introduction to Real Analysis II
MAT 431	Mathematical Logic
MAT 461	Numerical Analysis
MAT 471	Introduction to Topology
MAT 490	Seminar
MAT 495	Special Project
MAT 499	Independent Study
Total Required Credit Hours in Professional Education		33 cr
SPF 303	Educational Psychology: Middle and Secondary Education
SPF 353	Human Development During Early Adolescence and Adolescence
SPF 403	Historical and Philosophical Forces Influencing Secondary Education
EDU 416	Teaching Literacy in Middle and Secondary Schools
EDU 417	Adolescent Literacy
EXE 100	Nature and Needs of Individuals with Special Needs*
MED 200	Field Experience in Secondary Education Mathematics
MED 300	Field Experience: Methods in the Teaching of Secondary School Mathematics
MED 307	Uses of Technology in the Teaching of Mathematics*
MED 308W	Methods in the Teaching of Secondary School Mathematics
MED 309	Field Experience: Methods in Teaching of Secondary School Mathematics
MED 383W	Learning and Teaching Problem Solving


Total Required Credit Hours in Student Teaching			12 cr
MED 406	Student Teaching of Mathematics in the Lower Middle Grades 5-6 (6)
MED 408	Student Teaching of Mathematics in High School (6)
All College Electives		0 cr
Total Required Credit Hours		123 cr

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Mathematics Education (7–12, 5–6 Extension, B.S.)

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