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MSSE MATHEMATICS
Prerequisite Evaluation Form
A minimum of 36 semester credits in Mathematics and 6 additional credits in mathematics application courses,
the equivalent of a major, is required. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 overall and in Mathematics is
expected. Applicants must provide evidence of satisfying the New York State Education World Language
Requirement which is outlined on the last page of this form. As part of your application to the Master of Science in
Secondary Education Program, please complete this form to the best of your ability and include it with your
application.
The courses listed below are examples of the kinds of courses that would fulfill the requirements drawn from the
Undergraduate Bulletin at the University at Albany. These courses or their equivalents should be a minimum of 3
credits each unless otherwise noted. A minimum of 18 of the 36 credits should be completed at or above the 300
level with at least one three-credit course at or above the 400 level. In some cases, applicants are admitted with
deficiencies in their prerequisites which they are required to fulfill before completing the program.
Required Mathematics Courses
(36 credits)
Your Equivalent – Include
Course Title and Description
Calculus Sequence (12 cr.)
Examples:
A Mat 112 Calculus I
A Mat 113 Calculus II
A Mat Calculus III or Multivariate Calculus
Algebra (6 cr.)
Examples:
A Mat 220 Linear Algebra
A Mat 327 Algebraic Theory
Geometry (3 cr.)
Examples:
A Mat 432 Foundations of Geometry
OR
A Mat 342 Elementary Topology
Statistics and Probability (6 cr.)
Examples:
A Mat 367 Discrete Probability
A Mat 108 Elementary Statistics
Supporting Courses (6 cr.)
Two courses in the SAME science
Examples:
Bio I or Bio II OR
Two Engineering Courses OR
Two Computer Science Courses OR
Two Advanced Accounting or Actuarial Courses
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Required Mathematics Courses
(36 credits)
Your Equivalent – Include
Course Title and Description
Grade
Completion
Date
Institution
# of
Credits
Additional Mathematics Courses (9 cr.)
(1) _________________________________
(2) _________________________________
(3) _________________________________
Overall Grade Point Average
Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. Your overall GPA: ___________ (out of 4.0 = A)
Mathematics Grade Point Average
GPA of 3.0 or higher in Mathematics courses. Your Mathematics GPA: ___________ (out of 4.0 = A)
Foreign or World Language Courses (6 credits or the equivalent)
One of these World Language requirements:
a. Two college semesters of a world language other than English with a grade of C or better. Submit college transcript(s).
OR
b. NYS Regents examination in a world language other than English with a score of 85 or higher. Submit high school
transcript.
World Language Requirement
(6 Credits)
Include Course Title
And Description
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