NY Master of Arts in Mathematics Education (MAME) Certification and Exam Requirements

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New York Master of Arts in Mathematics Education (MAME) Certification and Exam Requirements

Important Information:  The purpose of WGU’s Master of Arts, Mathematics Education (MAME) program in New York is to enable students to earn a regionally accredited master’s degree. New York requires 30 credits in this subject area.  This requirement can not be met by completing WGU’s Master of Arts, Mathematics Education (MAME) program alone.

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) will make an authoritative and final determination about your eligibility for certification after evaluating your transcripts.  Depending on what coursework you completed prior to this program, NYSED may require you to complete additional coursework outside WGU before you will be issued a Mathematics certification.

LICENSE AND EXAM REQUIREMENTS

In New York this program leads to a second Initial Certificate through the Completion of a College Teacher Education Program in another U.S. State pathway.  This program does not meet the requirements for a Professional Certificate.

In New York, WGU's Master of Arts in Mathematics Education (Middle Grades) program leads to an endorsement in Middle Childhood Mathematics, Grades 5-9

In New York, WGU's Master of Arts in Mathematics Education (Secondary) program leads to an endorsement in Mathematics, Grades 7-12

Graduates of WGU's Master of Arts, Mathematics Education (Middles Grades) or Master of Arts, Mathematics Education (Secondary) program may pursue mathematics certification in New York at the middle or secondary level.  Details on requirements for the available certifications can be accessed on the "Search Certification Requirements" page of NYSED's website.

Mathematics Exams and Requirements:

Exam Requirement		Note
MAME (Middle)	Content Exam: Mathematics CST (004)	You must submit passing scores for this exam before requesting recommendation for licensure from the WGU Licensure Department.
	WGU Program Requirement: Praxis 5169, Middle School Mathematics  OR Praxis 0069/5069, Middle School Mathematics	Required to be passed before applying for graduation.
	Pedagogy Exam: Educating All Students Test (EAS)	Required to be passed before requesting a Letter of Recommendation for Licensure from the WGU Licensure Office.
MAME (Secondary)	Content Exam: Mathematics CST (004)	You must submit passing scores for this exam before requesting recommendation for licensure from the WGU Licensure Department.
	WGU Program Requirement: Praxis 5161, Mathematics: Content Knowledge  OR Praxis 0061/5061, Mathematics: Content Knowledge	Required to be passed before applying for graduation.
	Pedagogy Exam: Educating All Students Test (EAS)	Required to be passed before requesting a Letter of Recommendation for Licensure from the WGU Licensure Office.

Visit these links for more important information:

 
General Information About Licensing in New York
General Policies Regarding External Certification Exams

Registering for Praxis Exams
Submitting Exam Scores to WGU 
Applying for your New York Teaching License

8/2018

Article Number : 19939, 2752