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There’s a severe shortage of science, math and computer science teachers in underperforming schools. Adelphi’s award-winning STEAM Pipeline program is helping to change that.
Master’s Degree in Mathematics Education: STEAM Teaching and Learning
Become a fully certified teacher in New York in just a single year with our 30-credit math education master’s degree program.
Starting in Summer 2026, this program will be offered at our new Manhattan Center.
When you join Adelphi’s STEAM math education program, you’ll earn a master’s degree in education, become accredited to teach in your discipline (math, science or computer science) in New York and learn creative teaching methods that combine art and design with STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics).
Why Earn Your MA in Mathematics Education at Adelphi in New York?
- Benefit from our interdisciplinary, lab-based approach to teacher preparation—supported by Adelphi’s long-standing commitment to STEAM education—where STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.
- Tailor your master’s degree to your unique professional goals: Choose between teacher certification tracks in math, science or computer science education, or a nondegree track in interdisciplinary STEAM studies.
- Gain valuable hands-on experience through our three-semester sequence in the maker lab, where you’ll learn to master the latest STEAM education tools and technologies, as well as benefit from our robust partnerships with public schools in New York City and Long Island..
- Take your career to the next level with a master’s degree in math education in just a single year: This 30-credit program kicks off with an intensive summer “boot camp” and can be completed in 12 months.
- In addition to our on-campus program options at our Garden City campus and our upcoming Manhattan Center, students can also work toward their math education master’s degree online as well!
Why STEAM teaching for math education?
A master’s degree in mathematics education focused on STEAM teaching gives educators a competitive edge through real-world training in innovative approaches to urban education, design thinking, digital arts and problem-solving. It’s an ideal springboard for early career teachers seeking their New York state teaching certification as well as recent graduates interested in using their STEM background to become certified math teachers. Once you earn your MA in Mathematics Education: STEAM Teaching and Learning, you’ll be qualified to pursue a range of rewarding career paths.
This program is STEM-designated offering specialized training in high-demand fields and eligible international students can extend their OPT to 36 months.
If you agree that teaching and learning should be playful and creative, we think that the STEAM MA will be a great way for you to learn new things and become part of one of the most vibrant maker-educator communities in New York City.
Matthew Curinga, EdD
Associate Professor, Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences
Exceptional Hands-On Learning
The MA in Mathematics Education: STEAM Teaching and Learning is powered by collaborative initiatives that lead to rich service- and project-based learning experiences.
Our master’s degree in math education program is perfect for modern, adaptable programs that teach students in new and creative ways.
Our math education STEAM program’s urban focus invites students to engage with the unique opportunities and challenges of teaching math, science and computer science in schools today. Courses are offered at our exciting new Manhattan Center, while your practice teaching can be in New York schools of your choice. You’ll also hone your creativity at our STEM-focused research and practice institute.
The MA in STEAM teaching and learning allows you to choose your teaching expertise in math, science or computer science, then emphasizes creative ways of helping students engage in STEM. You will learn how to make sense of school culture and student identity and develop powerful instructional skills. Three maker lab-based courses will focus on integrating ideas across STEM using art and design, giving you a strong foundation in design thinking, learning theory, and educational technology and equity. Specifically, getting a master’s degree in math education in New York will help you learn the skills to open a wide variety of teaching careers. In only 12 months, you will be prepared to teach, with all your accreditation criteria met. Your final MA project challenges you to create and design your own STEAM teacher workshop, to be piloted on campus or at a partner school.
Institute for STEM and the Imagination (MIXI)
The Manhattan Institute for STEM and the Imagination (MIXI) is housed at the Adelphi University Manhattan Center.
MIXI periodically hosts STEM-related events that are open to the public and would also be of particular interest to faculty and to current or prospective students of the Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences master’s degree programs in STEAM teaching and learning.
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All candidates for the mathematics education master’s degree program must submit the following:
- Official undergraduate transcript demonstrating a 3.0 or higher GPA and proof of bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution
- Undergraduate degree in mathematics
- A current résumé or CV
- Personal statement
- Online survey completed by two recommenders
Additional Requirements
Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and proof of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution to pursue a master’s degree in Mathematics Education: STEAM Teaching and Learning.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Master’s Degree in Math Education
A master’s degree in mathematics education is the foundation for teaching at any level, from grade school to college and beyond. It is also a key part of a portfolio when pursuing leadership positions in education administration or curriculum development, and can be a foundation for a career outside of education in data or financial analysis, actuarial science, and other related fields.
STEAM education combines science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics as a holistic approach to learning designed to promote critical thinking.
Adelphi’s STEAM programs give educators a competitive edge through real-world training in innovative approaches to urban education, design thinking, digital arts and problem-solving. It’s an ideal springboard for early career teachers seeking their New York state teaching certification as well as recent graduates interested in using their STEM background to become certified teachers.
Adelphi’s STEAM approach highlights the creativity, design thinking and problem-solving that have always been central to math education. Our maker-lab model blends art, design, computing and hands-on fabrication with mathematical ideas, helping candidates make sense of abstract concepts through real materials and challenges. This strengthens future math teachers’ ability to design instruction that is engaging, conceptual and accessible to diverse learners. This approach also has a strong record of increasing engagement and access for girls and underrepresented minorities, offering a more inclusive pathway into advanced mathematics.
Working as a math teacher in New York state requires successful completion of a bachelor’s degree in mathematics (a minimum of 30-credits in mathematics) and completion of required courses from a state-approved teacher preparation program, and passing state certification exams. New teachers are required to earn a master’s degree within five years of accepting their first position to obtain professional certification. Our STEAM MA program is geared towards candidates with the 30 credits in approved mathematics courses seeking a master’s degree in education and New York State teacher certification for grades 7–12 mathematics.
Adelphi’s MA in STEAM mathematics education is a 30-credit program that can be completed in just one year. The program is hybrid, with both synchronous/asynchronous meetings along with in-person coursework at our convenient Midtown Manhattan location.
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Insight Into Academia
Adelphi has won a 2025 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award for its innovative program offering scholarships, mentorships and paid summer research opportunities to local high school students who intend to major in STEM fields at the University.
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Forbes
For the third consecutive year, Adelphi University has been recognized as the highest-ranked private university on Long Island on Forbes’ 2026 America’s Top Colleges list.
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Colleges of Distinction: Education
Adelphi is recognized as a College of Distinction for education programs that are proven to produce confident, compassionate and classroom-ready teachers.
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Colleges of Distinction: Career Development
Adelphi is recognized as a Career Development College of Distinction for the exceptional way that we equip students with skills to succeed in their lifelong career journey.
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U.S. News & World Report
Adelphi University has been named a Best College among National Universities for eight consecutive years. Adelphi remains the top-ranked private university on Long Island.
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Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education ranks Adelphi in the top 8 percent of four-year universities in the United States and as one of the best universities in the world.
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