For students interested in becoming math teachers, Binghamton offers:

• BA/ BS degrees in mathematics. Either the BA (Mathematics Track) or BS (Mathematics Track) is suitable preparation for a Masters in Teaching program,
• An undergraduate minor in Education
• A Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Mathematics Adolescent Education
• Combined 3+2 program in BA in Mathematics and MAT in Mathematics Adolescence Education

The 3+2 program allows well-prepared students to complete the Mathematics BA and Master of Arts in Teaching (Mathematics Adolescent Education) in 5 years. Transfer students are not eligible for the 3+2 program. Students can also complete the Bachelors and Masters program independently.

Most future math teachers choose to do the BA in mathematics. Here are recommended courses for math BA students planning to be teachers.