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.
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 one 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) is 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.
Program Contacts:
Dr. William Hardin
Mathematics Department Co-Chair
Email: hardinw@mail.strose.edu
Dr. Joanne Powers
Mathematics Department Co-Chair
Email: powersj@mail.strose.edu
Dr. Elizabeth Yanoff
Teacher Education Department Chair
Email: yanoffe@mail.strose.edu
Program Webpage:
Mathematics: Adolescence Education, BS
Program Requirements:
Major in Mathematics: Adolescence Education (83-86 credits)
Mathematics Content (47 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, English, Mathematics, and Social Studies. 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.
Required Courses for Adolescence Education (36-39 credits)
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.
Suggested 4 Year Course Plan:
This suggested plan is designed to give students an idea of how to balance their coursework over 8 semesters and to graduate within 4 years. Most students will need to take a minimum of 30 credits each year in order to meet the graduation requirement of a minimum of 122 overall credits. It should be used along with your Degree Works worksheet and in consultation with your faculty advisor. It is meant as a guide, not a definitive list of courses that must be taken as written. Your faculty advisor will help you make any necessary adjustments during advisement.
Year 1:
Fall (15 credits)
MAT 190 Calculus I (L07)* - 4 credits
CSC 202 Intro To Programming (L08)* - 4 credits
ENG 105 (L01) - 4 credits
Lib Ed (L06) - 3 credits
Spring (18 credits)
MAT 191 Calculus II* - 4 credits
MAT 240 Linear Algebra - 3 credits
Lib Ed (L05) - 3 credits
Lib Ed (L11) - 3 credits
ENG 106 (L04) - 4 credits
Phys Ed (L12) - 1 credit
Year 2:
Fall (18 credits)
MAT 220 Foundations of Mathematics * - 3 credits
MAT 201 Calculus III* - 4 credits
PHY 190 Physics (L09)* - 3 credits
PHY 190L Physics Lab (L09)* - 1 credit
EPY 243 Adolescent Psychology (L10) - 4 credits
SED 225 Disability - 3 credits
Spring (18 credits)
MAT320 Number Theory - 3 credits
MAT 310 Discrete Math & Stats - 3 credits
EPY 370 Educational Psychology - 4 credits
SEC 371 Literacy & Literature - 4 credits
EDU 300 Foundations of Education - 3 credits
Phys Ed (L12) - 1 credit
Required Workshops
Year 3:
Fall (16 credits)
MAT 410 Geometries* - 3 credits
MAT 372 Introduction to Probability* - 3 credits
SEC 365 Curriculum and instruction - 4 credits
Lib Ed (L02) - 3 credits
Lib Ed (L03) - 3 credits
Required Workshops
Spring (16 credits)
MAT 401 - 3 credits
MAT 302 Differential Equations* - 3 Credits
SEC 376 Methods - 4 credits
Further Disciplinary Study (Lib Ed) - 3 credits
General Electives (Recommend Elementary Statistics) - 3 credits
Year 4:
Fall (15 credits)
MAT 350 Abstract Algebra* - 3 credits
Math Elective* - 3 credits
General Electives - 9 credits
Spring (13 credits)
SEC 470 Student Teaching - 10 credits
SEC 498 Seminar - 3 credits
Internship/Field Experiences/Service:
Required Courses:
Culminating Academic Experiences:
Required Courses:
Grades 5-6 Extension (Optional):
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, English Language Arts, Mathematics, 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.
Required Courses:
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 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.
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.
Admissions and Financial Aid Information:
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- Essay or Graded Paper
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