Early Childhood and Childhood Education (B-6), M.S.

CIP Code: 13.1210

HEGIS Code: 0802.00

This program is designed for students who do not hold initial or provisional certification in Childhood Education or Early Childhood Education. The program requires a minimum of 39 credits of study and includes a one-semester, full-time student teaching experience. Consistent with New York State guidelines, this initial certification program in Early Childhood and Childhood Education requires 150 hours of classroom field experience prior to student teaching. These are course-embedded field experience hours that must be completed in birth-grade 6 settings. Students must obtain fingerprint clearance from the New York State Department of Education or equivalent security clearance prior to the commencement of all field experiences.

Core Requirements for the Early Childhood and Childhood Education (B-6), M.S. (21 credits)

EDUC - 510. Issues in Contemporary American Education 3 credit(s)
EDUC - 522. Child Psychology & Development 3 credit(s)
EDUC - 527. Foundations and Guidance for Including Students with Disabilities PreK-Grade 6 3 credit(s)
EDUC - 531. Infant, Toddler and Preschool Education & Guidance 3 credit(s)
EDUC - 545. Curriculum, Assessment & Instruction Grades 1-6 3 credit(s)
EDUC - 582. Methods Teaching Math and Science PreK-Grade 6 3 credit(s)
EDUC - 584. Methods Teaching ELA, Social Studies, Arts; PreK-Grade 6 3 credit(s)

Additional Requirements for the Early Childhood and Childhood Education (B-6), M.S. (18 credits)

Education Research (3 credits):

EDUC - 590. Research Seminar 3 credit(s)

Teaching Literacy (6 credits)

EDUC - 561. Literacy in the Primary Grades 3 credit(s)
EDUC - 562. Literacy in the Intermediate Grades 3 credit(s)

Non-credit Requirements (0 credits)

EDUC - 595. Drug, Alcohol, & Tobacco Workshop 0 credit(s)
EDUC - 596. Child Abuse Detection & School Violence Prevention Workshop 0 credit(s)
Dignity for All Students Workshop 0 credit(s)
All workshops must be completed prior to student teaching.

Student Teaching and Student Teaching Seminar (8 credits)

EDUC - 591. Student Teaching 6 credit(s) (non-residency track) OR
EDUC - 597. Residency I 3 credit(s) AND
EDUC - 598. Residency II 3 credit(s) (residency track)
EDUC - 594. Student Teaching Seminar 2 credit(s)

Portfolio Evaluation (1 credit)

EDUC - 593. Portfolio 1 credit(s)

Requirements for Academic Concentration (18 credits)

A concentration in a liberal arts or science area, including American Studies, Biology, English, French, History/Social Studies, Mathematics, Psychology, or Spanish.

Optional Extension

Grade 7-9 Extension (Optional)