MAT-ADVCRT - Mathematics 7-12

• Possess a bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited college or university which meets New York State requirements for a general education core in the liberal arts and sciences. This degree shall include a mathematics major, with a minimum of 36 credits in mathematics.

• Possess a master's degree in mathematics or an approved mathematics-related field.

• Demonstrate the ability to successfully pursue graduate study by having a master's grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better.

• Satisfy the content requirements for New York State initial certification.

• Submit scores on the NYS LAST Teacher Examination and the NYS Content Specialty Test in Mathematics (CST).

• Submit two (2) letters of recommendation, at least one of which is from a college or university instructor of mathematics.

• Submit a 500-word essay on career goals.

• Participate in a personal interview.

• Meet additional departmental, divisional, and New York State requirements, if any.

• If conditionally admitted, make up requirements starting in the first semester and finishing in no more than three consecutive semesters.

• Submit scores of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) revised general test, i.e., verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing.

The Certificate Program in Mathematics Education consists of 24-27 credits, as outlined below. Students must maintain a minimum B average throughout the course of the Program. All students are to consult with an adviser in Mathematics Education before starting the Program. In order to be recommended for NYS certification at the completion of the Program, candidates must have passed the LAST, the CST in Mathematics, and the NYS Written Assessment of Teaching Skills (ATS-W); they must also meet any additional requirements set by New York State.