B.S. Adolescent Math Education (Grades 7-12) and Students with Disabilities (All Grades) 

Long Island University - C.W. Post

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.

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