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The Master of Science in Education in Curriculum and Instruction has been designed to meet the needs of two groups of candidates:
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candidates who hold Initial certification in New York and wish to fulfill the academic requirements for New York Professional certification in the following areas:
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Business/Marketing
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Dance
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Childhood Education
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Early Childhood Education
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English/Language Arts 7-12
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French 7-12
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Health Education
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Mathematics 7-12
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Music 7-12
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Social Studies 7-12
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Spanish 7-12
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Theatre
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Visual Arts
(Note: Candidates holding certification in areas other than the above areas must consult with the department chair prior to enrollment to discuss the feasibility of completing this program.
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International students who wish to develop their English-language skills and learn about teaching in United States schools but who do not desire New York certification.
Each candidate will develop an individualized program of study, in collaboration with the candidate's advisor. This program of study will be designed to be functionally relevant to their initial certification area.
Requirements for Admission
In addition to the general admission requirements, all candidates must submit the following:
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Submission of a copy of a current teaching certificate in one of the above fields.
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A minimum grade point average of 2.75 (A=4.0) in the most recent 60 semester hours of undergraduate study.
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Submission of three letters of recommendation from persons who can provide information about the academic and teaching potential of the applicant (e.g., former or current professors, school administrators).
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Course Requirements
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A. Concentration for Candidates holding Initial Certification in one of the above disciplines:
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Credits
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Core Courses
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9
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GRED 616
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Curriculum & Evaluation (approved as content linking)
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GRED 634
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Philosophical Foundations of Education in Curriculum & Instruction
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GRED 635
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Educational Research in Curriculum & Instruction (approved as content linking)
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Content or Content Linking Courses
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6
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For Childhood & Early Childhood candidates: complete two of the following content linking courses selected from the following list, with prior advisor approval:
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GRED 504
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Using Spreadsheets in Teaching School Mathematics
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GRED 505
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Topics in Mathematics for Elementary Teachers
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GRED 516
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Diversity & Advocacy in Education
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GRED 517
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Integrating the Arts into the Elementary Curriculum
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GRED 522
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Creative & Affective Experiences for Young Children
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GRED 531
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Creative Problem Solving
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GRED 534
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Teaching Mathematics in a Technological World
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GRED 548
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Literacy & Lit for Young Children
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GRED 549
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Adolescent Lit and the Teaching of Literacy
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GRED 552
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Teaching Vietnam: The Cultural/Historical Travel Program
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GRED 574
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Navajo Cultural Exchange Program
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GRED 595A
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Science & Literature: An Interdisciplinary Model
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GRED 595S
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Perspectives In Schooling, Culture And Ethnicity: A Caribbean Experience
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GRDG 615
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Literacy/Family/School/Community Collaboration
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GRDG 620
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Literacy and Linguistically Diverse Learners
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GRED 690
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Special Social Studies Education Content Topic
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For all other candidates: Six (6) credits of content or content linking courses (selected to be functionally relevant to the initial certification and with prior advisor approval)
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Electives
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15
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Five additional graduate education courses (selected with prior approval of the advisor)
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Culminating Experience
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3
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GRDG 687 Action Research
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Total required credit hours
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33
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B. Concentration in Language Acquisition for International Students (Non-certification Program)
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This program does not lead to a teaching certificate in New York State and is not a TESOL program. It is specifically designed for international students who desire to improve their own language skills as they acquire a background in American education. The program involves placement in an elementary or middle school at least one day a week throughout the spring semester.
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Credits
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Core Courses
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22
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GRED 634
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Philosophical Foundations of Education in Curriculum & Instruction
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GRED 635
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Educational Research in Curriculum & Instruction (approved as content linking)
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GRED 665
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Language & Culture (ESL/EFL strategies)
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GRED 558
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Literacy I: Methods-Childhood
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GRED 559
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Literacy II Methods-Childhood
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GRED 576
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Practicum I (Immersion in English language usage)
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GRED 586
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Practicum II (Formal observation & Participation)
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GRED 699
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Thesis Research
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Electives
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12
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Total required credit hours
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34
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Candidates may select the following additional optional courses (in addition to the 34 credits needed for graduation) to develop their written language skills further:
