The BA and BA/MA programs in Adolescent Mathematics lead to initial certification as a teacher. Graduates from the BA/MA program in Adolescent Mathematics are eligible for professional certification after three years of teaching experience.  These programs include fieldwork in New York City public schools. Students must take a specified sequence of education courses in addition to fulfilling the  General Education Requirement (GER) and the requirements of their major. BA/MA students also take additional graduate credits in mathematics.

Adolescent education is a 26-credit course of study that students usually complete over four semesters. Students major in the subject they plan to teach and minor in adolescent education.