Director of Education: Erin Churchill, 914-654-5330, Chidwick 103

Master of Science Degree in Education
– Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Leading to Initial Certification– 39 credits
– Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Leading to Professional Certification– 36 credits

Required Courses for M.S. in Education Leading to Initial Certification — 39 credits

Theoretical Core Courses
EDU 512	Foundations of Education	3
EDU 550	Child Development	3
EDU 551	Cognition and Instruction	3
ECE 519	Creative Arts for Teaching and Learning	3
Core Courses
LIT 511	Teaching Writing in the Elementary Grades	3
LIT 502	Teaching Reading Comprehension	3
OR		3
LIT 503	Using Literature in the Classroom	3
EDU 513	Math, Science, and Technology in the Classroom	3
EDU 514	Community as Curriculum: A Multicultural Perspective	3
EDU 515	Differentiated Instruction in the Learning Environment	3
Student Teaching
EDU 321	Student Teaching	3
OR
EDU 912	Practicum	3
Professional Level Courses
GED 549	Introduction to Talent Development	3
GED 701	Curriculum Development for Enriched Teaching and Learning	3
EDU 750	Action Research in Schools	3
Workshop Certification Series		NC

Required Courses for M.S. in Education in Early Childhood Education Leading to Professional Certification — 36 Credits

Theoretical Core Courses
ECE 529	Multidisciplinary Child Study Seminar	3
LIT 511	Teaching Writing in the Elementary Grades	3
Content and Pedagogy Courses
LIT 516	Literature Studies for Teachers	3
MTH 516	Mathematics for Teachers	3
SCI 516	Science: Content and Pedagogy	3
SST 516	Social Studies: Content and Pedagogy	3
Professional Level Courses
SED 519	Introduction to Talent Development	3
GED 601	Development of Emotional Intelligence	3
GED 800	Creativity	3
GED 515	Differentiated Instruction in the Learning Environment	3
EDU 750	Action Research in Schools	3
GED 611	Twice Exceptional Students: Gifted Students with Disabilities	3

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