Admission Requirements

The master's of science in mathematics education is a challenging program. Prospective students must be prepared to undertake a rigorous sequence of course with a solid background in math.   

Academic Requirements

All applicants to the MS program in Mathematics Education should have the following:

• A baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution
• Those applying for the MS in Mathematics Education leading to Initial Certification must have an undergraduate major in Mathematics OR a minimum of 30 credits of mathematics coursework at the Pre-Calculus level or above, including at least two semesters of Calculus, one semester of linear algebra, and one semester of higher geometry.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in mathematics courses
• Those applying for the MS in Mathematics Education leading to Professional Certification will need to supply a copy of their initial NYS certification in Mathematics Education (Grades 7 - 12) or equivalent.
• NY State no longer requires applicants who enroll in our graduate-level teacher education and leadership programs to pass the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or other nationally normed equivalent admission tests. However, standardized test scores for GRE/MAT and CST Multisubject State Certification exam, may be submitted for a holistic review of your application. Applicants who present MAT scores will be asked to complete a writing sample administered by Touro. Touro's GRE test code is 2902 and MAT test code is 3346. 

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