Program Requirements
Overview of the Program
The Master of Science in Mathematics/Science/Technology Education (GMST) program offers three degree programs:
- Mathematics/Science/Technology Education
- Adolescence Teacher Certification in Mathematics or Science
- Adolescence Teacher Certification in Mathematics or Science and Special Education
Mathematics/Science/Technology Education
| GMST 502 | Inquiry in the Classroom | (3) |
| GMST 513 | Assessment Practices in Mathematics, Science, and Technology | (3) |
| GMST 560* | Three Areas of Technology: Physical, Information/Communication, Bio-related | (3) |
| GMST XXX | Three Supporting Courses** | (9) |
| GMST XXX | Three Content-Enrichment Courses** | (9) |
| GMST 640 | Research I | (3) |
| GMST 641 | Research II | (3) |
| GMST XXX | Elective | (3) |
| Total | (36) |
*Candidates who enter the program with initial certification will take GMST 560.
Candidates who enter the program to earn initial certification, will be required to take GMST 503 Ecologies of Teaching in place of the GMST 560 course.
**The supporting content-enrichment and elective courses are selected in consultation with the advisor.
Core Courses
A set of three core courses is required; the courses model team-oriented, active-learning environments and provide direct experiences with:
- Foundations in learning mathematics, science, and technology.
- Background of the MST movement in the nation and in New York.
- Methods and processes of inquiry and problem-solving.
- How to teach in an inquiry-based learning environment.
- How to design inquiry-based activities/modules.
- Further study of concepts in mathematics, science, and technology.
- Emphasizing the relationship among the disciplines in 1–12.
- Working in teams, across grade levels and disciplines.
- Incorporating a variety of research-based pedagogical strategies based upon the knowledge of learning styles.
- Incorporating a variety of assessment methods to achieve authentic assessment.
- Using technology to accomplish literature searches, data collection and analysis, and problem-solving.
The core courses are as follows:
- GMST 502 Inquiry in the Classroom (3)
- GMST 513 Assessment Practices in Mathematics, Science and Technology (3)
- GMST 560 Three Areas of Technology: Physical, Information/Communication, Bio-related (3)*
*Candidates who enter the program with initial certification will take GMST 560.
Candidates who enter the program to earn initial certification, will be required to take GMST 503 Ecologies of Teaching in place of the GMST 560 course.
Supporting Courses
Candidates will choose at least three from the following supporting courses. These courses will be chosen in consultation with an advisor and the program director.
- GMST 501 Problem-Based Learning (3)
- GMST 505 Developing Reasoning (3)
- GMST 510 Classroom Dynamics* (3)
- GMST 511 Integrating Technology in a Learning Environment (3)
- GMST 517 Teaching Mathematics and Science* (3)
- GMST 520 Designing Science Curricula (3)
- GMST 522 Differentiation of Instruction in Mathematics, Science, & Technology Classrooms (3)
- GMST 525 Literacy Through MST (Adolescence) (3)
- GMST 526 Designing Mathematics Curricula (3)
*Supporting courses only for those entering without initial adolescence certification.
Content-Enrichment Courses
Candidates will choose at least three courses from the following content-enrichment courses. This section of the curriculum was designed to meet the specific mathematical, scientific, and technological professional and personal goals of the students. Students will select courses in consultation with an advisor and the program director, and according to the guidelines. The permission of the program director must be obtained if the graduate student chooses to vary from these guidelines.
Courses designed for elementary and middle school teachers:
- GMST 532 Learning and Teaching Science Through Explorations (3)
- GMST 533 Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Technology (3)
- GMST 534 Geometry in the Elementary School (3)
- GMST 536 Data Analysis in the Elementary School (3)
- GMST 537 Understanding Mathematics I (3)
- GMST 538 Understanding Mathematics II (3)
- GMST 539 Algebra: Functions and Patterns (3)
Courses designed for middle and high school mathematics teachers:
- GMST 540 Number Theory (3)
- GMST 543 Statistical Reasoning (3)
- GMST 544 Experiments in Mathematics (3)
- GMST 545 Geometry: Theory, Applications, and Technology (3)
- GMST 548 History of Mathematics (3)
- GMST 557 special Topics in Science (3)
- GMST 570 Modeling Change in Mathematics and Science (3)
- GMST 577 Special Topics in Mathematics (3)
Courses designed for middle and high school science teachers:
- GMST 550 Environmental Science (3)
- GMST 551 Integrated Science (3)
- GMST 553 Experiments in Science (3)
- GMST 555 Astrobiology (3)
- GMST 570 Modeling Change in Mathematics and Science (3)
Adolescence Teacher Certification in Mathematics or Science
The M.S. in Mathematics/Science/Technology Education with Adolescence Teacher Certification in Mathematics or Science requires 51 credits of coursework, including six credits of student teaching and 100 hours of fieldwork experience prior to student teaching.
M.S. in Mathematics/Science/Technology with Adolescence Teacher Certification in Mathematics or Science requirements:
| GAED 528* | The Adolescent | (3) |
| GAED 533* | Field Experience I | (0) |
| GAED 586* | Student Teaching Seminar | (0) |
| GAED 591* | Student Teaching | (6) |
| GEDU 501* | Issues in Student Safety and Health | (0) |
| GEDU 520* | History and Philosophy of Education | (3) |
| GMST 502* | Inquiry in the Classroom | (3) |
| GMST 503* | Ecologies of Teaching | (3) |
| GMST 510* | Classroom Dynamics | (3) |
| GMST 513* | Assessment Practices in Mathematics, Science, and Technology | (3) |
| GMST 517* | Teaching Mathematics and Science | (3) |
| GMST 525* | Literacy Through MST (Adolescence) | (3) |
| GRGD 507* | Teaching Reading to Learners with Special Needs: Grades 5–12 | (3) |
| GMST 640 | Research I | (3) |
| GMST 641 | Research II | (3) |
| GMST XXX | Three Content-Enrichment Courses | (9) |
| GMST XXX | Elective | (3) |
| Total | (51) |
Candidates pursuing initial adolescence certification in mathematics or science (biology, chemistry, or physics) must complete 30 hours of study in the subject of the certificate sought, as required by the New York State Department of Education. Additionally, candidates must demonstrate competency in their chosen area of certification. These competencies have been established by the National Science Teachers Association and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Meeting these competencies may require coursework beyond the 30-credit-hour New York State requirement. GMST content-enrichment courses can be used to fulfill these requirements.
Candidates who have successfully completed the courses noted above with an asterisk (*), who have passed all required New York State examinations and passed a criminal background check will be eligible to apply for the initial teaching certificate.
The supporting content-enrichment and elective courses are selected in consultation with the advisor. Science certification students with at least 18 credits in two additional science fields (e.g., biology, chemistry, earth science, or physics) may qualify for Grades 7-12 General Science certification.
Adolescence Teacher Certification in Mathematics or Science and Students With Disabilities
The M.S. in Mathematics/Science/Technology Education with Adolescence Teacher Certification in Mathematics or Science and Students With Disabilities requires 63 credits of coursework, including six credits of student teaching and 150 hours of fieldwork experience prior to student teaching.
M.S. in Mathematics/Science/Technology with Adolescence Teacher Certification in Mathematics or Science and Students With Disabilities requirements:
| GAED 528* | The Adolescent | (3) |
| GAED 533* | Field Experience I | (0) |
| GAED 586* | Student Teaching Seminar | (0) |
| GAED 591* | Student Teaching | (6) |
| GEDU 501* | Issues in Student Safety and Health | (0) |
| GEDU 520* | History and Philosophy of Education | (3) |
| GMST 502* | Inquiry in the Classroom | (3) |
| GMST 503* | Ecologies of Teaching | (3) |
| GMST 510* | Classroom Dynamics | (3) |
| GMST 513* | Assessment Practices in Mathematics, Science, and Technology | (3) |
| GMST 517* | Teaching Mathematics and Science | (3) |
| GMST 525* | Literacy Through MST (Adolescence) | (3) |
| GRGD 507* | Teaching Reading to Learners with Special Needs: Grades 5–12 | (3) |
| GMST 640 | Research I | (3) |
| GMST 641 | Research II | (3) |
| GMST XXX | Three Content-Enrichment Courses | (9) |
| GMST XXX | Elective | (3) |
| GSED 501* | Special Education in Today’s Schools | (3) |
| GSED 502* | Methods and Strategies for Teaching Students with Exceptional Learning Needs | (3) |
| GSED 512* | Behavior Management in the Inclusive Classroom: Adolescence | (3) |
| GSED 516* | Assessment, Diagnosis and Evaluation of Students with Special Needs | (3) |
| GSED 557* | Field Placement Grades 7-9 | (0) |
| GSED 558* | Fiels Placement Grades 10-12 | (0) |
| Total | (63) |
Candidates pursuing initial adolescence certification in mathematics or science (biology, chemistry, or physics) and Students With Disabilities must complete 30 hours of study in the subject of the certificate sought, as required by the New York State Department of Education. Additionally, candidates must demonstrate competency in their chosen area of certification. These competencies have been established by the National Science Teachers Association and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Meeting these competencies may require coursework beyond the 30-credit-hour New York State requirement. GMST content-enrichment courses can be used to fulfill these requirements. Candidates pursuing Students With Disabilities certification must also have completed at least six qualifying semester hour credits each of English Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics.
Candidates who have successfully completed the courses noted above with an asterisk (*), who have passed all required New York State examinations and passed a criminal background check will be eligible to apply for the initial teaching certificate.
The supporting content-enrichment and elective courses are selected in consultation with the advisor. Science certification students with at least 18 credits in two additional science fields (e.g., biology, chemistry, earth science, or physics) may qualify for Grades 7-12 General Science certification.