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Mathematics I (Grades 7-12)

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School of EducationMaster of ArtsMA - Master of Arts

General

Requirements

Prerequisite

  1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0.

  2. 24 or more credits in mathematics approved by the graduate mathematics adviser, including a course in elementary statistics, a year of calculus and a course in matrix algebra or linear algebra. Applicants may be admitted on the condition that they complete up to 12 credits of additional course work in mathematics. A transcript review will determine which additional credits, if any, are needed.

  3. A grade point average of at least 2.7 in mathematics courses.

  4. A personal statement. 

Completion requirement
Earn at least 43 credits
Progress Standards

  1. Minimum GPA for Retention - Graduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to remain at Hunter College. Students whose grades fall below this standard are required to raise their GPAs to at least 3.0 within one semester.

  2. No F in the first two semesters—students who receive a grade of F or WU in any course in the first two semesters will not be allowed to continue in the program.

  3. Progress holds due to Incomplete Grades - Students with two or more INCs will not be allowed to register for any courses.

  4. Key Course Performance Standards

    • Students must receive a grade of at least a B in key program courses. 

    • Students who receive a grade of F or WU in key program courses may not continue in the program. 

    • Key Program Courses are identified by the label (KC) in the course title.

Exit Requirements

  1. An overall GPA of 3.0.

  2. Master’s degree students must pass a comprehensive examination in their subject area administered by the department within the Arts and Sciences. 

Completion requirement
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 0337601
  • 0337611
  • 0336831
  • 1539761
  • 1537641
  • 1539701
  • 1539751
  • 0336861
  • 0336891
  • 0336941
  • 1173791
AND
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
  • 0337041
    OR     1540011
Completion requirement
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 0299461
  • 0299511
  • 1140761
  • 1094061
  • 0347551

  • Note:

    1. Students who present certain courses and prior experience may be able to substitute another course or seminar(s) with approval of graduate mathematics adviser.

    2. Although students are required to take EITHER STAT 612 or STAT 714, students are encouraged to take both courses.

Completion requirement

  • Students will complete a culminating research project on the History of Mathematics or Mathematics Education.