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A day in a math classroom brings problem-solving, exploration, and discovery for teacher and students alike. As our society grows ever more reliant on technology, strong mathematics education makes a world of difference for developing minds. The undergraduate degree in Adolescence Math Education is the ideal career pathway for aspiring Math educators.
The Undergraduate Adolescence Education Competency-Based Teacher Education ProgramOutline of Education Course Requirements for Adolescence Education (Grades 7-12) Initial Certification.
Admission Requirements to the Program
- 3.0 overall GPA in College course work
- >Grade of B or better in Basic Communication course(s).
- Complete the undergraduate program application
- Note: Students in the Adolescence Education Mathematics program must receive a B- or better in Calculus 1 or a B- or better in Calculus 2.
Requirements for Student Teaching*
- Grade of B or better in Methods Course
- Approval of Coordinator and Chair
Student Teaching is a capstone experience for all undergraduate teacher candidates seeking a bachelor's degree. It is a full-time commitment extending for an entire semester with placements in two different settings. The School of Education requires that all required coursework is completed BEFORE the capstone experience begins, and it restricts candidates from taking any other course(s) while registered for Student Teaching except the co-requisite fieldwork 3 and the Student Teaching Seminar.
Adolescence Education students must have a 3.0 GPA to register for the Methods course in their academic discipline. Students unable to meet this GPA prerequisite will be advised to change their major so they can graduate in a timely manner.
*These requirements are baseline only. Education program enrollments can be more competitive, depending on the number of applicants.
Rewarding Careers in High Demand
As school districts continue to modernize, science, technology, and math teachers are among their greatest areas of need. Children in the 21st century need strong STEM education in order to succeed as professionals and as citizens. Skilled and compassionate math teachers have a unique opportunity to make a difference that lasts a lifetime.
Work with experts in Teaching and Math
The curriculum focuses on core pedagogical concepts and methods, complemented by upper-division electives taught by Department of Mathematics faculty—highly respected scholars teaching small classes, who are passionate about preparing new educators to work with diverse populations of children.
Develop your Teaching in the Real-World
This program includes a full-semester student teaching capstone experience, giving teacher candidates a valuable opportunity to hone their craft with one of our many partner districts, including partners in New York City and Long Island. Student teachers are supported by faculty advisors on campus and professional mentors in the field, who strive to ensure that all graduates are ready to lead a classroom on day one.
To prepare future Math teachers, our candidates get real-world, hands-on experiences through the following clinical experiences:
Clinically Rich Experience Courses (16 credits)
- SED353 Fieldwork I
- SED350 Fieldwork II
- SED407 Fieldwork III
- SED404 Student Teaching in the Middle School
- SED405 Student Teaching in the High School
- SED406 Student Teaching Seminar
Required Couplings:
- Intro Curriculum & Assessment and Field Work #1
- Methods, Field Work #2 and Digital Environment
- Student Teaching, Student Teaching Seminar and Field Work #3
Recommended Couplings:
- Sociological & Philosophical Foundations of Education and Developing Adolescent
- Intro to Literacy for Diverse Learners and Differentiating Instruction in the Secondary School
In addition to these educational foundations, pedagogy, and clinical practice courses, the program requires the completion of the following Math and cognate courses (47-48 credits):
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PROGRAM INFORMATION
Jason Huang, Program Coordinator
huangj18@newpaltz.edu or 845-257-2818
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Required Courses
Math Foundational Courses (36 credits)
- MAT251 Calculus I
- MAT252 Calculus II
- MAT353 Calculus III
- MAT260 Introduction to Proof
- MAT331 Axiomatic Geometry
- MAT204 Foundations of Algebra
- MAT362 Linear Algebra
- MAT303 Foundations of Analysis
- MAT431 Real Analysis I
- MAT441 Abstract Algebra I
Plus, one of the following:
- MAT363 Combinatorics
- MAT381 Probability and Statistics I
Required Cognate Courses (11-12 credits)
- PHY201 General Physics I
- PHY211 Physics I Lab
- PHY202 General Physics II
- PHY212 General Physics II Lab
Plus, one of the following:
- CPS104 Visual Programming
- CPS210 Computer Science I: Foundations
Transportation
Students are responsible for their own transportation to field and student teaching placements and must be prepared to commute up to 45 miles, one way, to these placements.
Additional Requirements:
Additional requirements for New York State Teaching and Leadership Certification can be found at the SUNY New Paltz Certification Advising web site. This site includes information on mandatory workshops, fingerprinting, certification exams, and more.
Moral Character
Students must have good moral character. Applicants for admission are asked to provide information about past convictions, misconduct, etc. on the application for a certificate, and the New York State Education Department is authorized to investigate complaints regarding an applicant's past convictions which raise a reasonable question as to the individual's moral character.
