Program Overview:
The Mathematics: Adolescence Education programs provides the conceptual, technological, and pedagogical education that students need to become highly competent teachers and to be able to pursue graduate studies. Upon completion of all program and certification requirements in the Mathematics: Adolescence Education program qualify for initial certification by New York State to teach mathematics in grades 7 through 12. Students in this program are encouraged to participate in local and regional conferences for teachers, to investigate available resources for mathematics teaching, and to volunteer to tutor disadvantaged students. Graduates of the program will have completed a full mathematics degree with course work in the domains of analysis, probability and statistics, advanced algebra, number theory, modern mathematics, and geometries, as well as elective courses. Refer to the Adolescence Education catalog section for the education sequence program requirements and policies. The College of Saint Rose boasts a better than 96% pass rate among its students on the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in every required MAT course for their major. A grade below a C means that the student must repeat the course at Saint Rose until a grade of C or better results.
Students do not have to repeat an elective MAT course, provided that their cumulative index in mathematics courses is 2.0 or better before graduation.
At least two Upper Division elective courses (MAT 302, MAT 319, MAT 330, MAT 340, MAT 370, MAT 373, MAT 420, MAT 430, MAT 480, and MAT 482) are offered each semester according to faculty availability and student needs.
The faculty of the Mathematics Department builds mentoring relationships with students through support of student research, small class sizes, and informal meetings and discussions with students. Faculty members belong to professional organizations including the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Mathematical Association of America, Association of Women in Mathematics, American Mathematical Society, Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State, and the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators.
In order to promote undergraduate research within The College of Saint Rose, the School of Mathematics & Sciences has created a research honors concentration program. Please refer to the School of Mathematics and Sciences information in the School Information section of this catalog.
Program Contacts:
To email Department Chair,
Dr. Joanne Powers, Mathematics Department
Dr. Drey Martone, Teacher Education Department
Program Webpage:
Mathematics: Adolescence Education, BA
Program Requirements:
Major in Mathematics: Adolescence Education (83-86 credits)
Above courses : 47 credits
Adolescence Education requirements: 36-39 credits
Required Courses for Adolescence Education (36-39 credits)
| EPY 243 | Adolesc Psych & Develop | 4 |
| EPY 350 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
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| EPY 370 | Ed Psych/Instruct Tech | 4 |
| SED 225 | Includ Stud w/Disabilities | 3 |
| SEC 365 | Curriculum/Instruct 7-12 | 4 |
| SEC 374-378 | Methods of Teaching English, Foreign Language, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies in the Secondary School | 4 |
| EDU 300 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| SEC 371 | Literacy/Liter Mid/Sec Schools | 2 or 4 |
| EDU 102 | Violence Prevention | 0 |
| EDU 103 | Child Abuse Prevention | 0 |
| EDU 106 | Aids/Com Dis Wrks | 0 |
| EDU 111 | Dignity for All Students | 0 |
| EPY 337 | Subst Abuse Wksp | 0 |
| SEC 470 | Stud Tchg 7-9 & 10-12 | 9 or 10 |
| SEC 498 | Seminar:Student Tchg | 3 |
EPY 243: approved and counted as a Liberal Education course/elective.
EPY 370: Students who do not take CSC 104 Educational Computing (an L08 course) must take EPY 370.
SEC 371: English: Adolescence Education majors may take SEC 371 for 2 credits, because the English/Language Arts 7-12 Education major sequence provides extensive coverage of the English Language Arts. All other students must take SEC 371 for 4 credits.
Adolescence Education (Grades 7-12): Certification Sequence
The Teacher Education Department identifies the purposes of its education sequence for Adolescence Education students seeking initial certification at the undergraduate level as the development of education professionals who are reflective practitioners able to link content, theory, and practice, and create effective learning environments for pupils with the full range of abilities and experiential backgrounds.
The Adolescence Education program offers both theoretical and practical experience and prepares students to teach in the secondary (and, in some districts, middle) school (grades 7-12). The program has three components: an education sequence, the Liberal Education requirements and an academic major in one of the following disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Spanish. Students admitted into the Adolescence Education program are required to major in the subject matter they plan to teach. Course requirements for each of the majors can be found under the discipline listings. Adolescence Education majors follow the College’s 41-credit Liberal Education requirements. For this requirement, students need 3 credits of “further disciplinary study” in the liberal arts, selected in consultation with the advisor.
Good standing in the Adolescence Education program, permission to student teach and recommendation for certification are contingent upon maintaining the following academic status: a 2.5 cumulative grade point average and a 2.75 index in both the Mathematics major and the education sequence. Additional information including certification eligibility can be found in the catalog.in both the education sequence and in the academic major. A minimum grade of C must be earned in each required education course. Students are allowed to repeat only once courses in the required education sequence for which they have earned C+ or below. Required courses may not be taken on a pass/fail basis. A significant portion of the content major and all education requirements must be completed prior to student teaching. To ensure rigorous preparation for student teaching, students may find it desirable to complete the entire content major prior to student teaching.
In order to be eligible for initial teacher certification in New York State, students must pass required New York State Teacher Certification Examinations. Fingerprinting clearance from The New York State Department of Education is required for all field experiences. Fingerprinting information is available on the New York State Department of Education “TEACH” website http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/teach. Students should note that education courses with field experiences have catalog course descriptions that include a statement on mandatory fingerprinting.
Upon fulfilling the academic requirements of the program, receiving fingerprint clearance and passing examinations required by the New York State Education Department, students qualify for grades 7-12 initial certification in New York State. Within five years, teachers with initial certification must apply for professional certification, which is contingent upon earning a relevant master’s degree and obtaining teaching experience that includes mentoring.
Grade 5-6 Extension (7 credits)
Extensions are not required as part of the Adolescence Education program at Saint Rose. The New York State Education Department offers an extension for grades 5-6 to the teaching certification for Adolescence Education grades 7-12. This extension to teach in grades 5 and 6 is designed to enable students to create developmentally appropriate classroom contexts for learning in the content areas of their certification (biology, chemistry, mathematics, English/language arts, or social studies). An extension will show that the certified adolescence teacher has added expertise in the area of extension. Students must obtain fingerprint clearance prior to beginning field experiences. Adolescence Education students who wish the College to recommend them to the New York State Education Department for the extension must complete all the requirements for Adolescence Education certification and the additional requirements shown below:
EDU 385 and EDU 386: 15-hour field experience is required
Note: English/Language Arts: Adolescence Education students and Social Studies: Adolescence Education students choose EDU 385; Biology: Adolescence Education, Chemistry: Adolescence Education, Earth Science: Adolescence Education and Mathematics: Adolescence Education students choose EDU 386. The prerequisite of EDU 245 for these courses will be satisfied by the prerequisite of SEC 365.
Bilingual Education Extension: Spanish (12 credits)
Extensions are not required as part of the Adolescence Education major at Saint Rose. The New York State Education Department offers an extension for Bilingual Education to the initial/provisional or permanent/professional teaching certificate obtained for Adolescence Education grades 7-12. An extension will show that the certified adolescence teacher has additional expertise to teach bilingual education in middle childhood education, adolescence education, a special subject, literacy education, or career and technical education. Adolescence Education majors who wish the College to recommend them to the New York State Education Department for an extension must complete the major in the subject area they plan to teach and all the requirements for the Adolescence Education grades 7-12 program; and complete the following additional requirements:
BLE 300 Foundations of Bilingual Education 3
BLE 308 Sociolinguistics and Psycholinguistics 3
BLE 380 Methods for Teaching Native Language Arts
and Content Areas to Bilingual Learners 3
(25-hour field experience outside of class is required)
BLE 381 Methods for Teaching English Language Arts
and Content Areas to Bilingual Learners 3
(25-hour field experience outside of class is required)
The New York State Teacher Certification Examination required for the Bilingual Education Extension for Spanish: Bilingual Education Assessment (BEA) in Spanish (prior to BLE 308).
EDU 385 and EDU 386: 15-hour field experience is required
Note: English/Language Arts: Adolescence Education students and Social Studies: Adolescence Education students choose EDU 385; Biology: Adolescence Education, Chemistry: Adolescence Education, Earth Science: Adolescence Education and Mathematics: Adolescence Education students choose EDU 386. The prerequisite of EDU 245 for these courses will be satisfied by the prerequisite of SEC 365.
Students in Mathematics: Adolescence Education students must maintain a cumulative average of 2.75 for all courses which are part of the Mathematics major (see Adolescence Education). Failure to maintain this standard will mean that the student cannot be admitted to student teaching (SEC 470) and cannot fulfill the requirements for certification.
In order to promote undergraduate research within The College of Saint Rose, the School of Mathematics & Sciences has created a research honors concentration program. Please refer to the School of Mathematics and Sciences information in the School Information section of this catalog.
Internship/Field Experiences/Service:
Required Course
Culminating Academic Experiences:
Required Course
| SEC 470 | Stud Tchg 7-9 & 10-12 | 9 or 10 |
Career Opportunities and Graduate Study:
Graduates of this program are initially certified to teach mathematics in Grades 7 to 12 and have taken positions in both public and private schools within the capital region and beyond. Many are employed in positions of leadership as administrators, curriculum specialists, and lead teachers. The skills developed are also applicable to positions in such areas as banking and insurance.
Minor(s):
It is possible for the exceptional Mathematics: Adolescence Education major to obtain a Minor especially with a Minor in Computer Science, an asset to the graduate’s career.
Complete minors listing
Admissions and Financial Aid Information:
The Undergraduate Admissions Office begins review of Freshman applications each fall in late September for the following Fall. Students are encouraged to submit a complete an application as early as November. The Admissions Team will return a decision on complete applications within just three weeks. The College awards academic scholarships at the same time.
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- Letter of Recommendation from a Counselor or Teacher
- Essay or Graded Paper
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