This is a program of study designed for candidates who already have provisional or initial certification and are seeking to meet the New York State requirements for professional certification, and candidates who are not seeking teacher certification. The latter group includes education-related or human-service workers and others who desire a master’s degree for their own personal or professional needs.
Program Learning Goals - Educator Preparation Program
Our degree candidates have:
1. A strong knowledge of subject matter.
2. Our degree candidates demonstrate pedagogical content knowledge and the ability to use this knowledge to design effective lessons.
3. Our degree candidates acquire teaching skills that promote student learning.
4. Our degree candidates teach caringly and effectively and are professionals.
5. Our candidates demonstrate an understanding of effective assessment of learning practices.
6. Our candidates have multicultural perspectives and accuracy
7. Our candidates use technology effectively
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