Degree Requirements

The MS in Childhood Education and Special Education (Dual Certification, Grades 1-6) requires the completion of 45 credits.

Course Code	Course Title
EDUC 502	Foundations in Urban and Multicultural Education
EDUC 506	Language, Cognitive Development, and Cultural Diversity
EDUC 513	Psychology of Teaching and Learning
EDUC 522	Teaching Mathematics in Inclusive Settings
EDUC 523	Practicum in Childhood Education
EDUC 524	Teaching Social Studies and Science in Inclusive Settings
EDUC 527	Classroom Management and Social Skills Development
EDUC 530	Student Teaching Childhood Education
EDUC 536	Teaching Literacy in the Inclusive Elementary Classroom
EDUC 602	Research for Classroom Teachers
EDUC 628	Assessment and Remediation of Literacy Disabilities
EDUC 712	Strategies for Inclusion
EDUC 714	Assessment and Instruction of Special Learners
EDUC 716	Life Span Education: Transition from Birth to Adulthood
EDUC 760	Student Teaching in Special Education

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 maintain a 3.0 GPA throughout the course of study.

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 special education grades 1-6. 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

The required autism workshop is integrated into coursework as approved by New York State Department of Education.