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Master of Arts in Urban Education (Middle and Secondary School, Math Specialization)
Master of Arts in Urban Education
Teaching and Learning in Urban Schools
Middle and Secondary School, Math Specialization
(Only for NPTNJ Graduates)

Contact: Dr. Lois Weiner (lweiner@njcu.edu)

Contact: Dr. Deborah Bennett ( dbennett@njcu.edu)

A 3.00 GPA is required for matriculation in the degree program and for graduation. This program is offered on campus at the New Jersey City University. Some courses may be offered off-campus or online.

Courses taken within NPTNJ: 15 Credits

EDU 500 Classroom Management (1 Credit)
EDU 645 Curriculum and Methods (3 credits)
EDU 628 Learning and Motivation (3 credits)
EDU 693 Educational Assessment (3 Credits)
EDU 652 Student Teaching Internship and Seminar (2 Credits)
LTED 641 Reading and the School Curriculum (3 Credits)

Courses required for completion of the degree: 21 credits

Phase I (15 Credits) Courses can be taken at any time during the program and in any sequence.

A) Mathematics Specialization (6 Credits)

MATH 511 Prof. Subject matter in Middle School Math ( required)
(plus one additional course from this list):
 
MATH 503 Computers in Mathematics
MATH 510 Professional Subject Matter in Algebra
MATH 512 Professional Subject Matter in Geometry
MATH 514 Professional Subject Matter in Pre-calculus Mathematics
MATH 515 Math Manipulatives 1
MATH 518 Calculators in the Secondary Classroom
MATH 607 Math in the Secondary School
MATH 609 Statistics for Classroom Teachers
MATH 615 Calculus for Teachers 2

B) Social Foundations (3 Credits)

EDU 615 Critical Issues in Urban Education— Online

C) Culturally Responsive Instruction (3 Credits, choose one):

EDU 616 Innovations in Teaching
EDU 618 Innovations in Teaching
EDU 692 Urban Curriculum (Offered in July Workshop Format)

D) Differentiating Instruction (3 Credits, choose one):

SPEC 508 Helping Exceptional Children in the Regular Classroom
EDU 684 Curriculum & Instruction: Including Diverse Populations

Phase II: Total: 6 Credits

Prerequisite is 12 credits completed in Phase I.

EDU 630 Doing Teacher-Research (Fall Only)
EDU 631 Teacher-Research Seminar (Spring Only—EDU 630 is a prerequisite

TOTAL Credits: 36

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