The dual certification BS in Adolescent Mathematics Education (grades 7-12) and Students with Disabilities (All Grades) prepares teacher candidates to become knowledgeable, caring, and inspiring general education Mathematics and special education teachers of high school students who cultivate and enhance student success in mathematics. This program equips candidates with the skills, knowledge and foundation to motivate general education middle and high school students at various skill levels to learn the fundamentals of problem-solving, logic and probability. The program includes a minimum of 150 hours of field experiences in middle and high school classrooms, typically completed in required education coursework. The program also includes supervised practice teaching in actual classrooms at two grade levels, allowing candidates to observe licensed teachers, interact with students, and understand the adolescent mindset as it relates to the study of mathematics. Candidates who successfully complete this bachelor's programs and pass all required NYS teacher certification exams will be eligible for two initial certifications when the BS is awarded.  

As a mathematics education major, candidates strengthen their knowledge of geometry, algebra, calculus, sets, probability and the fundamentals of mathematical and logical thinking. Throughout the program, candidates acquire skills in problem solving and teaching strategies that can actively engage students in learning mathematics with texts of varying content level and difficulty. 

This program qualifies candidates to pursue two initial teaching certifications. In pursuing this degree, candidates examine theories of adolescent development, motivation, and learning for students who are in 7th to 12th grades. They master the skills needed to encourage students to learn new material and to take responsibility for themselves and one another. As they work toward this degree, candidates gain an understanding and appreciation of Mathematics, their major area of study. They also acquire techniques to assess and evaluate a child's intellectual and social development and learn the basic principles of classroom management for a diverse student population. This undergraduate program culminates in a semester-long student teaching experience that will allow candidates to practice their new skills in both general and special education classroom settings. 

 After they complete all degree requirements, successfully pass New York State licensure tests and have completed all required teacher certification workshops, candidates will apply for and be awarded initial teaching certification by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED) in Adolescence Education: Math (grades 7-12) and in Students with Disabilities (All Grades).