Mar 28, 2024  
2017 Graduate Catalog 1.2 (SUMMER - FALL) 
    
2017 Graduate Catalog 1.2 (SUMMER - FALL) [ARCHIVED CATALOG - Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Education


 

Eleven graduate level programs of study are available for students interested in pursuing master’s degrees in education.

Graduates will understand and know how to apply the Common Core Learning Standards to their daily lessons and curriculum planning for all students; demonstrate leadership skills in community and professional contexts; use technology to enhance their teaching; and adopt a variety of technological solutions in their classrooms for all students. Graduates will also have the knowledge, values, and teaching practices necessary for quality inclusive teaching; understand the importance of collaboration and possess the skills necessary to collaborate effectively with family, community, and colleagues; and use critical thinking, problem solving, and methods of inquiry in professional contexts.

All of the education programs at Utica College are accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) and are registered with the New York State Education Department. Completion of all programs requires a mandated research project, thesis, or capstone course (see “Academic Policies and Procedures ” for further information).

Non-Matriculated Students

Students who hold baccalaureate degrees from accredited institutions may take graduate education courses without enrolling in a degree program. However, non-matriculated students are restricted from taking any student teaching courses at Utica College. Students wishing to change their status from non-matriculated to matriculated must be accepted into the degree program before taking their third graduate level education course at Utica College.

A maximum of six credit hours can be taken as a non-matriculated student (See “Matriculation ” in the Academic Policies and Procedures section of this Catalog).

Internal Transfers Within the Education Department

Students who are enrolled an education program and who wish to leave one education program and matriculate into another must complete the appropriate application forms and must meet all admissions requirements for the new program. Candidates will be reviewed on the same basis as any new applicant to the College. When a candidate is admitted into a new program within the education department, Utica College courses that were completed as part of the old program will automatically transfer to the new program. When calculating cumulative GPA, all courses taken at Utica College will apply.

Academic Policies Specific to Education Students

Any student who receives an “F” for cheating will be dismissed from the program.

TEAC Claims and Cross-cutting Liberal Education Themes

Education Program

TEAC Claim 1 Our degree candidates have a strong knowledge of subject matter.

TEAC Claim 2 Our degree candidates demonstrate pedagogical content knowledge and the ability to use this knowledge to design effective lessons.

TEAC Claim 3 Our degree candidates acquire teaching skills that promote student learning.

TEAC Claim 4 Our degree candidates teach caringly and effectively and are professionals.

Educational Leadership and Administration Program

TEAC Claim 1 Our graduates use theory, research, and best practice to inform their leadership.

TEAC Claim 2 Our graduates use effective decision making to implement change in schools.

TEAC Claim 3 Our graduates are caring leaders who strive to ensure that all students attain high educational standards.

Cross - cutting Liberal Education Themes for all Programs

Learning how to learn

Multicultural perspectives and accuracy

Technology

For up-to-date program information, please visit www.utica.edu/programs

*In some specific circumstances, students can take these programs on a Non-New York State Certification track. For more information about this please contact the Educator Preparation Office at (315) 792-3815.

**Pending NYSED approval

Programs

    Online ProgramOn-Ground Program