Elementary Math Specialist
Program Overview
This graduate program will provide you with a strong foundation in mathematics, pedagogy and leadership to be an effective professional development facilitator, coach, or cluster teacher of mathematics in an public, private, charter or parochial elementary school setting.
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 (clinical experiences) in a New York City public school.
Credits
33
Certification
For those who hold Initial New York State Teacher Certification in Childhood Education, and seek to fulfill the master’s degree requirement for Professional Certification in New York State: Professional Certification in Childhood Education (for those who are certified in Childhood Education)
For educators who are not certified in New York State, or do not wish to obtain certification, but seek a specialized Master’s degree in Elementary Mathematics Education: This program does not lead to certification or licensure.
Eligibility and Admission Requirements
For applicants who hold Initial New York State Teacher Certification in Childhood Education
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with an overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0. Students with a master’s degree must have an overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.3 in their graduate coursework
- New York State (NYS) certification in Childhood Education (for those seeking Professional Certification)
- Two letters of recommendation
- A statement of purpose
- An official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score report (Waived for Fall 2024 applicants). Certified teachers who hold a graduate degree are exempt from this requirement.
- Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience in grades 1-6
For educators who do not hold Initial New York State Teacher Certification
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with an overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0. Students with a master’s degree must have an overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.3 in their graduate coursework
- Two letters of recommendation
- A statement of purpose
- An official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score report (Waived for Fall 2024 applicants).
- Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience in grades 1 to 6
To Apply
Applications are accepted each Fall semester.
To start your application, visit the Hunter College Online Application.
For applicants with NYS Certification in Childhood Education: When applying to this program under Program of Study, select School of Education – Childhood & Early Childhood Education, and Elementary Mathematics Specialist.
Application Deadlines
Fall Start
- March 15 (Priority Deadline)
- April 15 (Extended Deadline)
Visit How to Apply for information about deadline extensions.
CUNY Sponsored Application Fee
Applicants applying to this program by June 30, 2024, will have their application fee sponsored by CUNY.
Related Programs
If you would like to pursue New York State teacher certification, consider our master’s program in Childhood Education.