Mathematics & Adolescence Education Degree Grades 7-12

Learn from the best and inspire students to develop an understanding and love of mathematics. Our nationally-recognized 36-credit program (12 courses) in Mathematics Education provides future secondary teachers with a comprehensive course of study in preparation to become an outstanding teacher of students in grades 7-12.

At Mercy University, we view the teaching of mathematics as both an art and a science. The mathematical and pedagogical knowledge that we impart to our future teachers goes further than rudimentary facts and skills. We teach them to embrace the wisdom, knowledge, and conceptual understanding that this organized and systematic discipline offers.

Mercy’s dedicated professors are here to support you on your journey to “the other side of the desk.” If you want to inspire young people with your enthusiasm for mathematics, invest in yourself and become one of the many outstanding graduates of the Mathematics Education Program who have already gone on to light a spark in future generations.

Mathematics and Adolescence Education, Grades 7-12 Fast Facts

• Recognized by national accrediting bodies
• Small faculty-to-teacher candidate ratios
• Combination of theoretical and practical with fieldwork experiences in most courses
• Courses available at all campuses or on-line
• Differentiated courses for pre-service and fulltime teachers seeking the masters degree and/or certification
• Rich classroom-based clinical experience with expert mentoring and supervision

$85K 

Average Pay

Secondary school teachers in

New York earn more than $85,000*

Dual Certification

We offer a dual certification

path with Teaching Students

with Disabilities with additional coursework

141 credits 

Educational Foundations

From Diverse Perspectives, Educational

Psychology & Adolescent Development

Available at these campuses:

• Bronx
• Manhattan
• Online
• Westchester