Adolescent Mathematics
Program Overview
This master’s program will prepare you to teach Mathematics to middle school and high school students of diverse backgrounds, abilities and interests in Grades 7 and 12.
Coursework and Clinical Experiences
Courses are offered in the afternoon and evening. Some courses may be available in an online or hybrid format. Select courses have required hours of classroom experience (fieldwork) in a New York City public school. Students also participate in supervised teaching (student teaching and/or practicum) as the culmination of their course of study. Student teaching and/or practicum requires five full days per week for at least one semester.
Credits
41 to 42 (Including 15 credits of graduate coursework in Mathematics and Statistics)
Certification
Adolescent Mathematics Education Grades 7 to 12
Eligibility and Admission Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0
- 24 or more credits in mathematics approved by the graduate mathematics adviser, including a course in elementary statistics, a year of calculus and a course in matrix algebra or linear algebra. Applicants may be admitted on the condition that they complete up to 12 credits of additional coursework in mathematics. A transcript review will determine which additional credits, if any, are needed
- A grade point average of at least 2.7 in mathematics courses
- A statement of purpose
- Two letters of recommendation
To Apply
Applications are accepted each Fall and Spring semester.
Create your Hunter College Graduate Application and select the program “Adolescent Education Math (Grades 7-12) no prior Math NYS Teacher Cert., MA”.
Application Deadlines
Fall Start
- March 15
Spring Start
- October 15 – Priority Deadline
- November 15 – Extended Deadline
Visit How to Apply for information about deadline extensions.
Related Programs
If you hold initial NYS certification in this content area, you may be eligible for our Adolescent Math Professional Certificate MA program.
If you hold a master’s degree in Mathematics, you may be eligible for our Post Master’s Advanced Certificate program in Adolescent Mathematics.
Contact an Admissions Advisor
Program Leader
Math Department Advisor
- Scott Gentile, sgentile@hunter.cuny.edu