Math Education Studies EdM

If you have substantial math content background, wish to be a leader in math education, aim to teach math nationally or internationally, and are not seeking New York State teaching certification, our math education studies program will provide you the tools necessary to achieve your professional goals. This part time program is available on-campus and online. It is a 33-credit program, and can be completed in two years. Our program emphasizes the use of technology in mathematics teaching and learning, and the assessment of students’ understanding and performance.

Required Core (27 credits)

LAI 514LEC - Adolescent Writing Across the Curriculum Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 542LEC - Enrichment Topics in Elementary and Middle School Mathematics Credits: 3
LAI 544LEC - Teaching Advanced Placement Calculus Credits: 3
LAI 546LEC - Teaching and Learning of Algebra Credits: 3
LAI 552LEC - Middle Childhood/Adolescent Literacy Methods Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 553LAB - Technology in Secondary Math Teaching Credits: 3
LAI 578LEC - The Teaching and Learning of AP Statistics Credits: 3
LAI 645LEC - Sch Mth Adv Standpoint 3 Credits: 3
LAI 647LEC - Sch Mth Adv Standpoint 4 Credits: 3

Electives (3-6 credits)

Number of elective credits may vary depending on choice made to complete the culminating experience. Be sure to complete enough elective credit to reach 33 minimum total credit hours.

LAI 508LEC - Educational Uses of the Internet (Online) Credits: 3
LAI 534LEC - Measurement and Evaluation of STEM Instruction Credits: 3
LAI 599LEC - Technology and Curriculum Integration Credits: 3
LAI 603LEC - Developing Curricula for Emerging Adolescents Credits: 3
LAI 640SEM - Designing Course Content Using Digital Resources Credits: 3
LAI 678LEC - Digital Media in Education Credits: 3

Culminating Experience: Exam or Project (0-3 credits)

LAI 700TUT - Indiv Guidnc Capstn Event Credits: 1 - 6

Total Credit Hours: 33

3.0 Degree GPA required. Required to complete the program within 5 years.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1) Content Knowledge: Candidates demonstrate a thorough background in subject matter content that supports effective teaching in the field.

2) Pedagogical Knowledge: Candidates demonstrate knowledge of planning, guiding, and assessing learning in a variety of settings.

3) Pedagogical Content Knowledge: Candidates demonstrate an ability to transform subject matter in ways that honor the content and the students at hand.

4) Professional Commitment: Candidates act upon knowledge in a caring and professional manner.

5) Continuous Learning and Reflective Practice: Candidates demonstrate the ability to update their knowledge and skills to ensure ongoing excellence in teaching.

6) Understanding Learner Differences: Candidates demonstrate an understanding of and responsiveness to students’ group-linked and individual differences (e.g., abilities, cultures, ethnicity, gender, home language, place of origin, race, religious affiliation, sexuality, socioeconomic status).

7) Application and Integration of Digital Tools and Resources: Candidates learn to design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources (e.g. technology used in course delivery as well as students’ use of digital tools and resources).

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).