Degree Requirements
The M.S. in Childhood Education (grades 1-6) and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) (grades Pre-K-12) requires the completion of 45 credits.
| EDUC 502 | Foundations in Urban and Multicultural Education |
| EDUC 506 | Language, Cognitive Development, and Cultural Diversity |
| EDUC 507 | Linguistic Analysis |
| EDUC 508 | Structure of American English |
| EDUC 513 | Psychology of Teaching and Learning |
| EDUC 523 | Practicum in Childhood Education |
| EDUC 530 | Student Teaching in Childhood Education |
| EDUC 536 | Teaching Literacy in Inclusive Elementary Classrooms |
| EDUC 600 | Methods in Teaching Mathematics and Science in Inclusive Settings |
| EDUC 712 | Strategies for Inclusion of Special Learners |
| EDUC 722 | Teaching ESL I |
| EDUC 725 | Teaching Across Content Areas: Methods of TESOL |
| EDUC 726 | Assessment in Literacy and ESL |
| EDUC 750 | Supervised Practicum in ESL 1-6 |
| EDUC 751 | Supervised Practicum in ESL 7-12 |
Sample Program
The M.S. in Childhood Education (grades 1-6) and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) (grades Pre-K-12)
| First Term – Summer 1 June-August |
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| EDUC 502 Foundation of Urban and Multicultural Education | (3 credits) |
| EDUC 506 Language, Cognitive Development, and Cultural Diversity | (3 credits) |
| EDUC 513 Psychology of Teaching and Learning | (3 credits) |
| EDUC 722 Teaching ESL I | (3 credits) |
| Child Abuse Identification Workshop | (0 credits) |
| TOTAL | (12 credits) |
| Second Term – Fall 1 |
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| EDUC 507 Linguistic Analysis | (3 credits) |
| EDUC 523 Practicum in Childhood | (3 credits) |
| EDUC 725 Teaching Across Content Areas: Methods of TESOL | (3 credits) |
| EDUC 726 Assessment in Literacy and ESL | (3 credits) |
| Violence Prevention and Intervention Workshop | (0 credits) |
| EAS Certification Exam to be completed by December 1 | |
| TOTAL | (12 credits) |
| Third Term – Spring 1 | |
| EDUC 530 Student Teaching in Childhood Education | (3 credits) |
| EDUC 536 Teaching Literacy in Inclusive Settings | (3 credits) |
| EDUC 600 Methods of Teaching Mathematics and Science in Inclusive Settings | (3 credits) |
| EDUC 750 Supervised Practicum in TESOL Pre-K-6 | (3 credits) |
| DASA Workshop | (0 credits) |
| Completion of CST Multisubject to be completed by May 1 | |
| TOTAL | (12 credits) |
| Fourth Term – Summer 2 June-August |
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| EDUC 508 Structure of American English | (3 credits) |
| EDUC 712 Strategies for Inclusion of Special Learners | (3 credits) |
| EDUC 751 Supervised Practicum in TESOL 7-12 | (3 credits) |
| Completion of CST ESOL August 1 | |
| TOTAL | (9 credits) |
Total Credits for Graduation – 45
Grades
All courses in the education program are evaluated with letter grades. The pass/fail distinction is used only with the final comprehensive exam
Students enrolled in the graduate program must attain a B or higher in each class and maintain a 3.0 GPA throughout the course of study.
Exit Requirements
All students are required to pass a comprehensive examination. Students take this examination at the completion of the program and must register at least three months before the published test administration date.
Exit Criteria and Certification
A student who successfully completes all academic and professional requirements will be recommended by the Teacher Education Department for initial/professional New York State certification in childhood education grades 1-6 and ESOL Pre-K-12. Academic requirements include completion of all courses with the prescribed grades and grade point average. Professional requirements include demonstration of effective behaviors appropriate to the profession.
Workshop Requirements
In order to receive college endorsement for certification, students must complete the following state mandated workshops:
- Child Abuse Identification
- Violence Prevention
- DASA