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Preparing Elementary Teachers (Current)

PROGRAM (SA2):(NYS program code: 25006B; HEGIS #: 0802.00; ISIS code: SA2)       

M.S. in Childhood Education
(for current teachers)

(for teachers with initial certification in Early Childhood Education)

Leads to the following NYS certification(s):

  • Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) (Initial + Professional)
  • Professional Certification in the original area

(30 credits of coursework + 2 credits of field experiences)

Program of study
View Sample Programs (paths to degree depending on start date and full-time or part-time status)
Sample A -- full-time student
Sample B -- part-time student (begin Summer)
Sample C -- part-time student (begin Fall)

Course # Course Title
Credits
Semester(s) Offered To be taken in (fill in)
    Masters' Core:
      
       
ED 406 Masters' Research Methods
3
Su, F, Sp  
EDU 442
OR:
ED 404
Race, Class, Gender & Disability in American Education
OR:
Teaching, Curriculum and Change
3
Su, Sp

Su, F, Sp
 
    Specialization Courses:
       
         
EDU 464 Child Development and Learning in Context (5-12 years)
3
Su  
EDU 498 Literacy Learning as Social Practice
3
Su, F  
EDU 440 Children's Literature and Literacy Learning
3
Su  
EDU 427 Theory and Practice in Teaching and Learning Literacy in Elementary School
3
F  
EDU 430 Theory and Practice in Teaching and Learning Mathematics in Elementary School
3
F  
EDU 428 Theory & Practice in Teaching & Learning Social Studies in Elementary School
3
Sp  
EDU 429 Theory & Practice in Teaching & Learning Science in Elementary School
3
Sp  
EDU 480 Theory & Practice in Teaching & Learning the Arts in Elementary School - PART 1
1
Su  
EDU 480A Theory & Practice in Teaching & Learning the Arts in Elementary School - PART 2
2
F  
       Electives: Only if some of the previous courses (or equivalent) were taken before:
     
            
         
        Field-based Courses:                  
EDF 404 OR: EDF 405 Field Experiences in Elementary School OR: Field Experiences in Inclusive Elementary School Settings
2
F  
    Master's Essay
0
           

Sample program A -- full-time student starting in Summer

Summer 1:

  • Literacy Learning as Social Practice (3 credits)
  • Children's Literature and Literacy Learning (3 credits)
  • Child Development and Learning in Context (5-12 years) (3 credits)
  • Theory and Practice in Teaching and Learning the Arts in Elementary School - Part 1 (1 credit)

Fall 1:

  • Theory and Practice in Teaching and Learning Literacy in Elementary School (3 credits)
  • Theory and Practice in Teaching and Learning Mathematics in Elementary School (3 credits)
  • Theory and Practice in Teaching and Learning the Arts in Elementary School - Part 2 (2 credits)
  • Field Experiences in Elementary School OR: Field Experiences in Inclusive Elementary School Settings (2 credits)

Spring 1:

  • Theory and Practice in Teaching and Learning Science in Elementary School (3 credits)
  • Theory and Practice in Teaching and Learning Social Studies in Elementary School (3 credits)
  • Masters' Research Methods (3 credits)
  • Teaching, Curriculum and Change OR: Race, Class, Gender and Disability in American Education (3 credits)
  • Master's Essay (0 credits)

Sample program B -- part-time student starting in Summer

Summer 1:

  • Literacy Learning as Social Practice (3 credits)
  • Children's Literature and Literacy Learning (3 credits)

Fall 1:

  • Theory and Practice in Teaching and Learning Literacy in Elementary School (3 credits)
  • Field Experiences in Elementary School OR: Field Experiences in Inclusive Elementary School Settings (2 credits)

Spring 1:

  • Teaching, Curriculum and Change OR: Race, Class, Gender and Disabilities in American Education (3 credits)
  • Masters' Research Methods (3 credits)

Summer 2:

  • Child Development and Learning in Context (5-12 years) (3 credits)
  • Theory and Practice in Teaching and Learning the Arts in Elementary School - Part 1 (1 credit)

Fall 2:

  • Theory and Practice in Teaching and Learning Mathematics in Elementary Schools (3 credits)
  • Theory and Practice in Teaching and Learning the Arts in Elementary School - Part 2 (2 credits)

Spring 2:

  • Theory and Practice in Teaching and Learning Science in Elementary School (3 credits)
  • Theory and Practice in Teaching and Learning Social Studies in Elementary School (3 credits)
  • Master's Essay (0 credits)

Sample program C -- part-time student starting in Fall

Fall 1:

  • Theory and Practice in Teaching and Learning Mathematics in Elementary School (3 credits)
  • Literacy Learning as Social Practice (3 credits)

Spring 1:

  • Teaching, Curriculum & Change OR: Race, Class, Gender and Disability in American Education (3 credits)
  • Masters' Research Methods (3 credits)

Summer 2:

  • Children's Literature and Literacy Learning (3 credits)
  • Theory and Practice in Teaching and Learning the Arts in Elementary School - Part 1(1 credit)

Fall 2:

  • Theory and Practice in Teaching and Learning Literacy in Elementary School (3 credits)
  • Field Experiences in Elementary School OR: Field Experiences in Inclusive Elementary School Settings (2 credits)
  • Theory and Practice in Teaching and Learning the Arts in Elementary School - Part 2 (2 credits)

Spring 2:

  • Theory and Practice in Teaching and Learning Science in Elementary School (3 credits)
  • Theory and Practice in Teaching and Learning Social Studies in Elementary School (3 credits)
  • Master's Essay (0 credits)

Summer 3:

  • Child Development and Learning in Context (5-12 years) (3 credits)