Master of Professional Studies - Math Education (Grades 5-12) & Special Education (Grades 7-12)

The nationally recognized Mathematics Education Department prepares undergraduate and graduate students to teach Middle Childhood/Adolescence Education (Grades 5-12) Mathematics. The programs incorporate standards by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), the Common Core State Standards, and the Mathematics requirements of New York State. The faculty prepares teacher candidates to deliver inquiry and problem-based instruction in the classroom in order to develop the critical thinking and analytical skills of their students. This emphasizes a hands-on, active learning approach in the classroom, with the role of the teacher being a coach and facilitator. The faculty believe that research in mathematics content informs practice, and mathematics teachers should be cutting edge and well informed in their respective content areas. The goal is to graduate highly qualified teacher candidates who can implement a constructivist approach in the classroom using state-of-the-art educational technology. Manhattanville College’s teacher candidates will be highly qualified with regard to mathematics content area knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge and the art of teaching.

The philosophy of the Special Education program is based on the fundamental belief that all children, regardless of learning and behavioral differences, are entitled to a free, appropriate education and should be provided with meaningful instruction in the least restrictive environment. The purpose is to prepare outstanding teachers who can meet the challenges of today’s 21st century classrooms.