About the Program
Mathematics Department
SAMC 159 (716) 878-5621
https://mathematics.buffalostate.edu/
Accredited: Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) (formerly NCATE)
Enrollment in all teacher education programs follows the guidelines for "Admission to Teacher Education Programs" found in this catalog. Applicants who do not yet meet all admissions criteria should consult with the department.
Professional Licensure: This program leads to a recommendation for NYS certification; please check for certification requirements in all other states.
This program is designed to develop, enhance, and extend the content knowledge and professional competencies of secondary mathematics teachers.
Candidates should consult the Teacher Certification website for current seminars and workshops.
Admission Requirements
1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) in all undergraduate mathematics courses.
2. Completion of at least 18 credit hours beyond calculus, including one semester of linear algebra or abstract algebra, one semester of geometry, and at least one semester of analysis, discrete mathematics, calculus-based probability, or calculus-based statistics. Those with minor deficiencies may enter the premajor program with written permission from the Mathematics Department chair; a copy of this statement will be filed in the Mathematics Department Office and the Graduate School.
3. Acceptance as a graduate student by the department chair and the director of the Graduate Studies Office.
4. Initial Certificate in Mathematics 7-12.
Learning Outcomes
Students will:
1. demonstrate content knowledge in secondary mathematics.
2. demonstrate ability to plan instruction.
3. demonstrate effect on student learning.
Program Requirements
Mathematics Courses (12-15 credits hours)
Select from the following:
Complete course(s) and earn 12 - 15 credit(s) from the following:
MAT501 MATH FOR TEACHERS: ALGEBRA | 3 - Credit Hours
MAT521 MATH FOR TEACHERS: GEOMETRY | 3 - Credit Hours
MAT581 MATHEMATICS FOR TEACHERS: PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS | 3 - Credit Hours
MAT601 TOPICS IN MODERN ALGEBRA | 3 - Credit Hours
MAT611 TOPICS IN REAL ANALYSIS | 3 - Credit Hours
MAT620 MODERN GEOMETRY:SELECTED TOPICS | 1 - 3 Credit Hours
MAT631 FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS | 3 - Credit Hours
MAT651 THEORY OF NUMBERS | 3 - Credit Hours
MAT670 DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND FOUNDATIONS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE | 3 - Credit Hours
MAT681 INTERMEDIATE PROBABILITY | 3 - Credit Hours
MAT683 STATISTICAL THEORY | 3 - Credit Hours
MAT696 HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS | 3 - Credit Hours
MAT699 SELECTED ADVANCED TOPICS | 3 - Credit Hours
MAT701 MODERN ALGEBRA I | 3 - Credit Hours
MAT601 & MAT611 Required if not part of student's undergraduate program.
Mathematics Education Courses (6-9 credit hours)
Select from the following:
Complete course(s) and earn 6 - 9 credit(s) from the following:
MED601 SEMINAR IN THE TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS | 3 - Credit Hours
MED602 MATHEMATICS FOR THE SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER: SELECTED TOPICS | 3 - Credit Hours
MED604 TEACHING OF GEOMETRIC CONCEPTS | 3 - Credit Hours
MED605 TEACHING OF ALGEBRAIC CONCEPTS | 3 - Credit Hours
MED606 LOGO AND MATHEMATICS LEARNING | 3 - Credit Hours
MED607 TECHNOLOGY IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION | 3 - Credit Hours
MED683 PROBLEM SOLVING AND PROBLEM POSING | 3 - Credit Hours
Curriculum and Research Courses (6 credit hours)
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
MED595 RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHINQUES IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION | 3 - Credit Hours
MED600 CONTEMPORARY MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT | 3 - Credit Hours
Master's Project or Master's Thesis (3-6 credit hours)
Complete course(s) and earn 3 - 6 credit(s) from the following:
MED690 MASTER'S PROJECT | 1 - 9 Credit Hours
OR MED795 MASTER'S THESIS IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION | 3 - Credit Hours