Mercy College recently received an award from the National Science Foundation to provide Veterans of the United States Armed Forces, who have strong math backgrounds, with a Tuition-Free Master of Science Degree in Secondary Math Education leading to New York State Certification, a credential recognized by many other states.
The Mercy College program includes the following components:
- 36 graduate credits within 14 months of participation. (All courses are "in-person" and held at the Dobbs Ferry
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Campus) - $32,800 in scholarship support to cover the full cost of tuition.
- 140 days of clinical internship in a Yonkers public secondary school under the mentorship of an experienced math secondary school teacher.
- A Mercy College faculty member to provide professional mentoring and on-site classroom support for the academic year.
- Professional support to prepare for teacher certification examinations.
- On-site mentoring and online follow-up support during the first and second years of teaching.
Campus)Requirements include the following components:
- Bachelor's degree including a minimum of 24 credits in mathematics
- GPA of 3.0 or better
- Commitment to teach two years in a high-needs school
For more information or to apply, please contact Professor William Farber, Program Director, Mercy College.
Email: wfarber@mercy.edu or call 914-674-7675