Nov 21, 2024

2020 Graduate Catalog 1.1 (WINTER-SPRING)

2020 Graduate Catalog 1.1 (WINTER-SPRING) [ARCHIVED CATALOG - Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Childhood Education, Grades 1-6 (M.S.)

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This is a program of study for candidates who have a liberal arts degree, but who do not meet the New York State requirements for Initial Certification in Childhood Education. Students who wish to add certification to teach English, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, or social studies for grades 7-9 may do so by taking additional courses.

In addition, students must meet the following requirements (which may be satisfied at either the graduate or undergraduate level):

6 credits in each of the following areas: English, science, math, history; and
one year of college-level study in a language other than English; and
one course in the fine arts

Students in the Dual Degree Program, BA Communication and Media / MS Childhood Education, should consult with their Academic Advisor to review degree requirements.

Students in the Dual Degree Program, BS Communication and Media / MS Childhood Education, (must be in Public Relations concentration), should consult with their Academic Advisor to review degree requirements.

Academic Requirements (49 Credit Hours)

Required Courses (31 credit hours)

Content Area Electives (6 credit hours)

Choose two courses (total of 6 credit hours) in your certification content area or other area as approved by your advisor.

Childhood Education, Grades 1-6 (M.S.)

Academic Requirements (49 Credit Hours)

Required Courses (31 credit hours)

Content Area Electives (6 credit hours)

Student Teaching Internship (9 credit hours)

Professional Development in Education (3 credit hours)

Middle Childhood Extension

Grades 7-9

Academic Requirements (9 credit hours)