Program Overview

Mathematics and Sciences for Secondary Education (A.S.)

The Mathematics and Sciences for Secondary Education program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the liberal arts and sciences, as well as educational foundations and subject concentration courses. This program aims to prepare students for a fulfilling career in teaching mathematics, science, or social studies in secondary schools.

Programs Offered

• Child Care/Early Childhood Education
  • Childhood Education
  • Bilingual Childhood Education
• Secondary Education Program
  • School Health Education

Program Details

The Secondary Education Program offers the choice of a major focusing in five teaching subject areas:

• Secondary Mathematics Education (SEM)
• Secondary Biology Education (SEB)
• Secondary Chemistry Education (SEC)
• Secondary Physics Education (SEP)
• Secondary Social Studies Education (SES)

The courses in all five secondary education majors provide beginning preparation for later studies at a senior college, with the ultimate goal of obtaining initial New York State certification for secondary school teachers (in the specific subject concentration of Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Social Studies).

Transfer Options

The Secondary Education Program has an articulation agreement with Lehman College within CUNY. The SED-Math program articulates to NYC Tech. Transfer options for SES (Social Studies) include Hunter College. Upon completion of the program requirements in either SEM, SEB, SEC, or the SEP major, an Associate of Science (A.S.) in Secondary Education degree is awarded.

Note for Non-Majors and Liberal Arts Majors

All secondary education foundations courses may be taken as electives by students who wish to continue in teacher education at a four-year college but who are not enrolled in any of the BMCC secondary education degree majors. In addition, for Liberal Arts Majors, secondary education foundations courses can be taken to fulfill the Liberal Arts career credit requirements.

Explore Careers

The college offers Career Coach for salary and employment information, job postings, and a self-discovery assessment to help students find their academic and career paths. Students can also visit the Office of Internships and Experiential Learning to gain real-world experience in preparation for a four-year degree and beyond.

Academic Program Maps

• Math and Science for Secondary Education Specialization in Biology (SED-SEB) 2 Year Plan
  • Math and Science for Secondary Education Specialization in Biology (SED-SEB) 5 Semester Plan
• Math and Science for Secondary Education Specialization in Chemistry (SED-SEC) 2 Year Plan
  • Math and Science for Secondary Education Specialization in Chemistry (SED-SEC) 5 Semester Plan
• Math and Science for Secondary Education Specialization in Math (SED-SEM) 2 Year Plan
  • Math and Science for Secondary Education Specialization in Math (SED-SEM) 5 Semester Plan
• Math and Science for Secondary Education Specialization in Physics (SED-SEP) 2 Year Plan
  • Math and Science for Secondary Education Specialization in Physics (SED-SEP) 5 Semester Plan

Teacher Education Department

The Teacher Education Department is committed to providing students with a comprehensive education that prepares them for a successful career in teaching. The department offers a range of programs and courses that cater to the diverse needs of students, including those who wish to pursue a career in secondary education.