Buffalo State University 25 courses
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.
Mathematics Courses
Select from the following: Complete course(s) and earn 12 - 15 credits from the following: Required if not part of student's undergraduate program.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 501 | Math for Teachers: Algebra | 3 |
| MAT 521 | Math for Teachers: Geometry | 3 |
| MAT 581 | Mathematics for Teachers: Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MAT 601 | Topics in Modern Algebra | 3 |
| MAT 611 | Topics in Real Analysis | 3 |
| MAT 620 | Modern Geometry:selected Topics | 1-3 |
| MAT 631 | Foundations of Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT 651 | Theory of Numbers | 3 |
| MAT 670 | Discrete Mathematics and Foundations of Computer Science | 3 |
| MAT 681 | Intermediate Probability | 3 |
| MAT 683 | Statistical Theory | 3 |
| MAT 696 | History of Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT 699 | Selected Advanced Topics | 3 |
| MAT 701 | Modern Algebra I | 3 |
| Total Mathematics Courses | 12-15 credits | |
Mathematics Education Courses
Select from the following: Complete course(s) and earn 6 - 9 credits from the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MED 601 | Seminar in the Teaching of Mathematics | 3 |
| MED 602 | Mathematics for the Secondary School Teacher: Selected Topics | 3 |
| MED 604 | Teaching of Geometric Concepts | 3 |
| MED 605 | Teaching of Algebraic Concepts | 3 |
| MED 606 | Logo and Mathematics Learning | 3 |
| MED 607 | Technology in Mathematics Education | 3 |
| MED 683 | Problem Solving and Problem Posing | 3 |
| Total Mathematics Education Courses | 6-9 credits | |
Curriculum and Research Courses
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MED 595 | Research Methods and Techinques in Mathematics Education | 3 |
| MED 600 | Contemporary Mathematics Curriculum Development | 3 |
| Total Curriculum and Research Courses | 6 credits | |
Master's Project or Master's Thesis
Complete course(s) and earn 3 - 6 credits from the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MED 690 or MED 795 | Master's Project or Master's Thesis in Mathematics Education | 1-9 |
| Total Master's Project or Master's Thesis | 3-6 credits | |
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