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Program checklist · Dual Undergraduate/Graduate Degree

Mathematics (BA) and Mathematics Education with STEM Integration (MSEd), Dual-degree Program

Hofstra University · Hempstead, NY

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Program
Award
Dual Undergraduate/Graduate Degree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
This program leads to the completion of both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in a five-year period. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in mathematics may be completed in the first four years. Upon completion of undergraduate studies, students will be awarded the BA in Mathematics. With one additional year of study, students may complete a Master of Science in Education (MSEd) degree in Mathematics Education with STEM Integration. This master’s program leads to New York state initial certification in the teaching of secondary mathematics (grades 7-12), which includes methodologies for integrating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) into the school curriculum. A primary focus of the program will be on methods for implementing the New York State Common Core Learning Standards for Mathematics in grades 7-12.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
191649
CourseShelf checklist
CK_191649_fa92ad1c
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Direct admission to the dual-degree program (BA and MSEd)

5 items
  1. A minimum overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a GPA of 2.75 or higher in mathematics course work with no mathematics grades lower than C-.
    Not resolved to a course
  2. An application to the dual-degree program.
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Two letters of reference that address the applicant’s potential to succeed in the teaching profession and in graduate course work.
    Not resolved to a course
  4. A personal essay outlining professional goals and objectives.
    Not resolved to a course
  5. An interview with program director.
    Not resolved to a course

Admission to the dual-degree program for current Hofstra students

7 items
  1. Submission of an application to the dual-degree program.
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours of undergraduate course work in-residence at Hofstra.
    Not resolved to a course
  3. A minimum overall GPA of 3.00 and a mathematics GPA of 2.75 or higher, with no mathematics grades lower than C-.
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Submission of scores on a nationally normed admission test (such as the SAT or ACT).
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Two professional letters of reference that address the applicant’s potential to succeed in the teaching profession and in graduate course work.
    Not resolved to a course
  6. A written personal statement of professional intent and rationale.
    Not resolved to a course
  7. An interview with the program director.
    Not resolved to a course

Undergraduate Program Requirements

0 items

    Required mathematics content courses for the BA in Mathematics within the dual-degree program

    Choose 1 of the following · Choose one course from the following: · 17 items
    1. MATH 071
      (MA) Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Semester Hours: 4
      Not resolved to a course
    2. MATH 072
      (MA) Analytic Geometry and Calculus II Semester Hours: 4
      Not resolved to a course
    3. MATH 073
      (MA) Analytic Geometry and Calculus III Semester Hours: 4
      Not resolved to a course
    4. MATH 114
      (MA) Introduction to Higher Mathematics Semester Hours: 3
      Not resolved to a course
    5. MATH 133
      (MA) Geometry Semester Hours: 3
      Not resolved to a course
    6. MATH 135A
      (MA) Linear Algebra Semester Hours: 4
      Not resolved to a course
    7. MATH 137
      (MA) Mathematical Probability and Statistics Semester Hours: 3
      Not resolved to a course
    8. MATH 141
      (MA) Graph Theory and Combinatorics Semester Hours: 3
      Not resolved to a course
    9. MATH 145
      (MA) Abstract Algebra 1 Semester Hours: 3
      Not resolved to a course
    10. MATH 171
      (MA) Real Analysis 1 Semester Hours: 3
      Not resolved to a course
    11. MATH 100
      Communicating Mathematics Semester Hours: 1
      Not resolved to a course
    12. 100-level MATH course , excluding 185 and 198B Semester Hours: 3
      Not resolved to a course
    13. Choose one course from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
    14. MATH 138
      (MA) Mathematical Probability and Statistics Semester Hours: 3
      Not resolved to a course
    15. MATH 146
      (MA) Abstract Algebra 2 Semester Hours: 3
      Not resolved to a course
    16. MATH 172
      (MA) Real Analysis 2 Semester Hours: 3
      Not resolved to a course
    17. MATH 173
      (MA) Complex Analysis Semester Hours: 3
      Not resolved to a course

    General Education courses required in the dual-degree program

    0 items

      BA Graduation Requirements

      17 items
      1. *6 s.h. WSC 001 and 002
        Not resolved to a course
      2. 9 s.h. Humanities distribution, to include at least:
        Not resolved to a course
      3. *3 s.h. from Creative Participation category (CP) – RHET 001 or 007
        Not resolved to a course
      4. *3 s.h. from the Literature category (LT)
        Not resolved to a course
      5. 9 s.h. Social Science distribution, to include at least:
        Not resolved to a course
      6. *3 s.h. in a History course from the (HP) category
        Not resolved to a course
      7. 3 s.h. from the Behavioral Sciences category (BH)
        Not resolved to a course
      8. 3 s.h. Cross Cultural distribution (CC)
        Not resolved to a course
      9. 3 s.h. Interdisciplinary Studies distribution (IS)
        Not resolved to a course
      10. *Level 3 of a language or special language option
        Not resolved to a course
      11. *The Mathematics/Natural Science distribution requirement will be satisfied by the requirements for the mathematics major.
        Not resolved to a course
      12. *PHYS 011A and 011B are required for the Mathematics major. A computer programming course at the level of CSC 015 or above is highly recommended.
        Not resolved to a course
      13. *An additional 3 s.h. in Computer Science or Information Technology is required for the dual-degree program (total of 6 s.h.)
        Not resolved to a course
      14. Total of 124 s.h. is required for the BA degree, to include 79 s.h. in non-mathematics course work.
        Not resolved to a course
      15. 94 s.h. in liberal arts and sciences course work, to include 49 s.h. in non-mathematics course work.
        Not resolved to a course
      16. 41 s.h. in mathematics course work for the Mathematics major (See listing of BA Mathematics Program Requirements above), 30 s.h. of which must be completed at Hofstra University with no grades less than C-. Note: The dual-degree program requires a GPA of 2.75 or higher in all mathematics course work.
        Not resolved to a course
      17. Cumulative GPA ≥ 2.00 in work completed at Hofstra University. Note: The dual-degree program requires a cumulative GPA ≥ 3.00 for the BA in Mathematics.
        Not resolved to a course

      Graduate education courses which may be taken by undergraduates in the dual-degree program

      6 items
      1. SED 213
        Adolescent Development and Learning Semester Hours: 3
        Not resolved to a course
      2. SED 234
        Curriculum and Instruction in Mathematics: STEM Semester Hours: 3
        Not resolved to a course
      3. SED 264
        General Methods of Teaching Semester Hours: 3 (includes 20-hour field placement in a high-needs STEM classroom in a designated school)
        Not resolved to a course
      4. LYST 209
        Language, Culture and Identity: Literacy Issues for Adolescents and Young Adults Semester Hours: 3
        Not resolved to a course
      5. LYST 215A
        Language and Literacy in Middle Childhood and Adolescence Semester Hours: 3
        Not resolved to a course
      6. LYST 217A
        Reading and Writing With Adolescents Semester Hours: 3
        Not resolved to a course

      Graduate Program Requirements

      0 items

        Teaching Methods/Curriculum and Elective courses - Semester Hours: 28

        0 items

          Introductory Courses - Semester Hours: 9

          5 items
          1. SED 205
            Perspectives on Educational Practice Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          2. SED 213
            Adolescent Development and Learning Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          3. LYST 209
            Language, Culture and Identity: Literacy Issues for Adolescents and Young Adults Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          4. LYST 215A
            Language and Literacy in Middle Childhood and Adolescence Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          5. LYST 217A
            Reading and Writing With Adolescents Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course

          General and Special Methods courses - Semester Hours: 13

          5 items
          1. SED 264
            General Methods of Teaching Semester Hours: 3 (includes 20-hour field placement)
            Not resolved to a course
          2. SED 292
            Instructional Patterns for Mathematics: STEM Semester Hours: 3 and corequisite course:
            Not resolved to a course
          3. SED 292L
            Internship in Secondary Mathematics Semester Hours: 1 (includes 50-hour field placement)
            Not resolved to a course
          4. SED 234
            Curriculum and Instruction in Mathematics: STEM Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          5. CT 278
            Integrating Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) in the School Curriculum, Grades 5-12 Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course

          Choose one Special Education course from the following - Semester Hours: 3

          2 items
          1. SPED 201
            The Exceptional Child Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          2. SPED 264
            Inclusion in Today’s Schools Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course

          Elective courses - Semester Hours: 3

          0 items

            Student Teaching and Corequisite course - Semester Hours: 9

            2 items
            1. SED 217
              Student Teaching Semester Hours: 6 [full-time teaching in mathematics classroom(s), grades 7-12] and the corequisite course:
              Not resolved to a course
            2. SED 201
              Reflective Practice and Classroom Analysis Semester Hours: 3
              Not resolved to a course

            Field Experience Prior to Student Teaching

            7 items
            1. LYST 209
              Language, Culture and Identity: Literacy Issues for Adolescents and Young Adults Semester Hours: 3 (10-hour field placement in varied settings, grades 7-12) OR
              Not resolved to a course
            2. LYST 215A
              Language and Literacy in Middle Childhood and Adolescence Semester Hours: 3 (10-hour field placement in varied settings, grades 7-12) OR
              Not resolved to a course
            3. LYST 217A
              Reading and Writing With Adolescents Semester Hours: 3 (10-hour field placement in varied settings, grades 7-12)
              Not resolved to a course
            4. SED 264
              General Methods of Teaching Semester Hours: 3 (20-hour field placement in a high-needs district, preferably in a classroom with STEM integration, grades 7-12)
              Not resolved to a course
            5. SED 292L
              Internship in Secondary Mathematics Semester Hours: 1 (50-hour field placement, grades 7-12)
              Not resolved to a course
            6. SPED 201
              The Exceptional Child Semester Hours: 3 (20-hour field placement in settings with special-needs students, grades 7-12) OR
              Not resolved to a course
            7. SPED 264
              Inclusion in Today’s Schools Semester Hours: 3 (20-hour field placement in settings with special-needs students, grades 7-12)
              Not resolved to a course

            Student Teaching Prerequisites

            3 items
            1. Completion of SED 205, 213, 264, 292; CT 278; LYST 215/217/225; SPED 201/264; with a grade of B or better.
              Not resolved to a course
            2. A grade point average of 3.0 or higher in overall graduate course work.
              Not resolved to a course
            3. A grade point average of 2.75 or higher in mathematics course work with no grades lower than C-.
              Not resolved to a course

            Graduation Requirements

            7 items
            1. Completion of all General Education requirements.
              Not resolved to a course
            2. Completion of all mathematics content requirements with a minimum GPA of 2.75, with no grades lower than C- accepted as fulfilling this requirement.
              Not resolved to a course
            3. Completion of the 37 s.h. course requirement in the MSEd program with no fewer than 28 s.h. in-residence.
              Not resolved to a course
            4. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 in overall graduate course work, and no grades below B in required courses.
              Not resolved to a course
            5. An electronic portfolio illustrating the student’s competency in planning instruction, teaching performance and student assessment.
              Not resolved to a course
            6. Completion of all required Educational Law Seminars.
              Not resolved to a course
            7. All course work taken in satisfaction of the degree requirements must have been completed within a five-year period.
              Not resolved to a course

            Teacher Certification Requirements

            6 items
            1. Identification of Child Abuse and Maltreatment
              Not resolved to a course
            2. Fire and Arson Prevention
              Not resolved to a course
            3. School Violence Prevention and Intervention
              Not resolved to a course
            4. Prevention of Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Abuse
              Not resolved to a course
            5. Highway and School Safety/Prevention of Child Abduction
              Not resolved to a course
            6. Training in Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination Prevention and Intervention required under the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
              Not resolved to a course
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