MAT Mathematics at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The Master of Arts in Teaching in Mathematics leads to New York State certification for teaching mathematics in secondary schools (grades 7-12), with an extension option for grades 5-6. It is offered with the School of Professional Development, the Department of Mathematics and D-TALE for people with a strong mathematics background and little or no prior education coursework or classroom experience.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences / School of Professional Development | Department: Department of Mathematics | Duration: 45 credits; complete within 5 years of admission | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

The 45-credit programme comprises 15 credits of mathematics content (including Foundations of Secondary Mathematics Curriculum and Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics), 24 credits of professional studies in education (education theory, human development, special education, language and literacy, teaching methods, clinical experience, student teaching seminar) and 6 credits of supervised student teaching in middle and high school.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application essay; bachelor's degree in mathematics, applied mathematics or equivalent with at least 36 credits in mathematics (single and multivariable calculus, linear algebra, and at least two of: algebra, analysis/advanced calculus, geometry including non-Euclidean, probability/statistics; plus one course significantly using computers or graphing calculators); minimum cumulative GPA 3.0 and minimum 3.0 in mathematics; one year of college-level foreign language with grade C or better (American Sign Language accepted); three letters of recommendation, two from mathematics faculty; interviews may be required. New York State certification also requires workshops and fingerprinting. Stony Brook Graduate School general requirements apply in addition.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are for fall entry with funding consideration; deadlines and any other entry terms vary by program.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Applications are submitted online through the Slate portal. Minimum cumulative GPA 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; GRE scores are listed on the application checklist and three letters of recommendation are required. Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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