MATHEMATICS
Teacher Education Concentration
This program prepares students to be teachers of mathematics in secondary schools and satisfies all requirements for New York State initial certification for teaching mathematics in grades 7-12.
ELIGIBILITY
This program is open only to students who are majoring in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics and Statistics. Students who wish to enroll in this program should apply during the second semester of their sophomore year or the first semester of their junior year. Sophomore applicants should have taken at least two semesters of calculus, linear algebra, and MAT 200. Completion of a third semester of calculus is strongly recommended. Applicants must have grades of “C” or higher in each of these courses with an average grade of at least “B.” In addition, applicants are required to have an overall grade point average of 3.0.*
*Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the program director.
Program Requirements
A. Completion of either the Mathematics or Applied Mathematics and Statistics major.
B. Completion of, or exemption from, the following courses:
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- MAT 200 - Language, Logic, and Proof
- MAT 312 - Applied Algebra OR MAT 313 - Abstract Algebra
- MAT 319 - Foundations of Analysis OR MAT 320 - Introduction to Analysis
- MAT 336 - History of Mathematics
- MAT 360 - Geometric Structures
- AMS 310 - Probability and Statistics
C. Completion of the following professional education courses:
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- MAE 301 - Foundations of Secondary School Mathematics
- MAE 302 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Secondary School Mathematics
- MAE 311 - Introduction to Methods of Teaching Secondary School Mathematics
- MAE 312 - Micro-Teaching
- MAE 447 - Directed Readings in Mathematics Education
- PSY 327 - Human Growth and Development in the Educational Context
- SSE 350 - Foundations of Education
- CEF 347 - Introduction to Special Education
- LIN 344 - Language Acquisition and Literacy Development
- MAE 451 - Supervised Teaching - Grades 7-9
- MAE 452 - Supervised Teaching - Grades 10-12
- MAE 454 - Student Teaching Seminar
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Teacher Certification
While this program fulfills the academic preparation required for certification, students will need to apply for certification through the New York State Education Department. The Office of Teacher Certification at Stony Brook advises prospective teacher certification candidates on procedures for obtaining certification. Prospective teacher candidates should read through the Teacher Education Program information in the Undergraduate Bulletin before applying.
How To Apply
- Talk to your undergraduate major advisor to review your degree plan.
- Schedule an appointment to speak to the director of Mathematics Education.
- Complete the Teacher Preparation Major Declaration Form.
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