Dec 21, 2024

2016 Graduate Catalog 1.1 (WINTER - SPRING)

2016 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

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 adviser.

Student Teaching Internship (9 credit hours)

Professional Development in Education (3 credit hours)

Choose one course

Middle Childhood Extension

May be taken in conjunction with Childhood (1-6) Education Program