Curriculum and Teaching: Secondary Education - Mathematics

Secondary Education - Mathematics

Admission Requirements

M.A. in Mathematics Education

Applications for admission to a master of arts program in the department of curriculum and teaching are made to the Graduate Admissions Office. Admission is based on a comprehensive review of multiple criteria, including the following:

1. A completed application form to the master of arts program.
2. New York state initial certification in adolescence education, valid for teaching mathematics in grades 7-12. (Applicants who have provisional certification rather than initial certification should see the appropriate graduate program director for program alternatives.)
3. A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 in each of two categories:
   1. Overall undergraduate course work;
   2. Course work in the content area in which certification will be sought.
   3. Applicants with GPAs between 2.5 and 2.75 may be accepted provisionally, subject to special conditions.
4. A written personal statement of professional intent and rationale.
5. Two letters of reference that address the applicant's potential to succeed in the teaching profession and in graduate course work.

The department understands that any single criterion may not reliably predict a student's potential for success in the program. Candidates may wish to apply even if they do not meet one of the criteria but feel that other aspects of their experience may compensate.

Matriculated students must complete a minimum of 24 s.h. of the master of arts program in residence at Hofstra. No more than 9 s.h. may be transferred into the program. A maximum of 12 s.h. of graduate course work leading toward the master of arts degree may be completed prior to matriculation in the program.

M.S.Ed. in Mathematics Education

Applications for admission to a master of science in education program in the department of curriculum and teaching are made to the Graduate Admissions Office. Students who do not meet the full admission requirements may be advised to complete prerequisite courses under a planned program before becoming eligible for admission. Admission is based on a comprehensive review of multiple criteria, including the following:

1. A completed application form to the master's program.
2. A minimum grade point average of 2.75 in each of two categories:
   1. Overall undergraduate course work,
   2. Course work in the content area in which certification will be sought. Applicants with GPAs between 2.5 and 2.75 may be accepted, provisionally subject to special conditions.
3. Completion of General Education Core requirements for teacher education programs.
4. A written proposal statement of professional intent and rationale.
5. Two letters of reference that address the applicant's potential to succeed in the teaching profession and in graduate course work.

The department understands that any single criterion may not reliably predict a candidate's potential for success in a graduate program. Consequently, candidates are welcome to apply if they do not meet one of the criteria but feel that other aspects of their experience may compensate.