要培养中学生和高中生对数学的知识和欣赏，教师不仅需要数学基础。该计划旨在培养教师候选人对青少年学习和发展，教育理论以及数学教育最佳实践的知识和理解。该计划使毕业生成为残疾学生的课堂数学老师。
To nurture middle school and high school students knowledge and appreciation of mathematics, a teacher needs more than a foundation in mathematics. This program develops teacher candidates knowledge and understanding of adolescent learning and development, educational theory, and best practices in math education.<br>In the fall and spring semesters of the first year, students are in classrooms for three full days per week: observation for three weeks, then student teaching, in the same classroom, for ten weeks.<br><br>In the fall and spring semesters of the second year, students are in classrooms for five full days per week: observation for two weeks, then student teaching, in the same classroom, for twelve weeks.<br><br>The program leads to a Master of Science in Teaching degree and initial New York State certification.<br><br>Teacher candidates who meet all program requirements, complete the course of study and meet established field experience competencies are eligible for Fordham University's endorsement for New York state initial certification in their program area.