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Master of Science in Childhood and Early Childhood Education
39-51 credits total
(HEGIS 0802 and HEGIS 0823)
Each student selects his or her own program of study with the
assistance of a graduate education advisor. Students can choose a
program which leads to initial or professional certifications. Students
are strongly advised to examine the programs of study and select a
program to meet their professional goals. The programs offered by
the Department of Human Development and Learning are
performance based, and mandatory attendance is required for all
courses. Programs of study include:
- Childhood Education - Mathematics, Science, and Technology.
This is an M.S. degree program leading to an initial certificate
in childhood education. (39 credits);
- Childhood Education: Professional Studies. This is an M.S.
degree program. After the first 27 credits in this program
students qualify for an initial certificate in childhood education.
Students must complete the 51 credits to earn the M.S. degree.
The special studies are in Mathematics Specialization, Science
Specialization, and Language Arts Specialization. (51 credits);
- Childhood Education/Gifted Education. This is an M.S. degree
program. After the first 27 credits in this program students
qualify for an initial certificate in childhood education.
Students must complete the 51 credits to earn the M.S. degree.
After completing the 51 credits students qualify for certification
in gifted education. (51 credits);
- Childhood Education/Early Childhood Education. This is an
M.S. degree program. After the first 27 credits in this program
students qualify for an initial certificate in childhood education.
Students must complete the 51 credits to earn the M.S. degree.
After completing the 51 credits students qualify for certification
in early childhood. (51 credits);
- Early Childhood Education. This is an M.S. degree leading to a
professional certificate in Early Childhood Education. Students
in this program must already be certified to teach (39 credits);
- Childhood Education. This is an M.S. degree leading to a
professional certificate in Childhood Education. Students in
this program must already be certified to teach. (39 credits)
All programs are designed as integrated studies emphasizing
science, mathematics, and technology.
Students majoring in Early Childhood and Childhood Education
can expect to complete many of their courses either in the day or the
evening. It is important for all students to realize that the field
experiences can only be completed in the daytime, when schools are
in session.
Childhood Education - Mathematics, Science, and Technology Master of Science
(HEGIS 0802) 39 credits
(NYSED Certification: Childhood Education 1-6 Initial)
The program in Childhood Education (MST) prepares students to
work in grades 1 to 6. Students learn to work cooperatively in
elementary and inclusive classroom settings. All students seeking
initial certification must complete EDH 6390: Student Teaching:
Childhood.
Classrooms provide a venue where children are engaged in
exploring the world around them. Graduate students will learn to
create developmentally appropriate curricula that encourage children
to explore the full range of subject areas (reading, mathematics,
science, social studies, and the arts) and follow their own curiosity.
The integration of coursework and field experiences provides
students the opportunity to observe, engage, and educate children.
Through a variety of guided fieldwork experiences, students will
participate in hands-on meaningful interaction with children of
various ages and learning abilities. Topics of instruction include child
development, foundations of education, classroom management,
assessment, and integrated content areas. Attention is given to
working collaboratively in high needs settings.
Field Placement and Student Teaching
Students are required to complete a minimum of 100 hours of
fieldwork, which must be taken in conjunction with EDH 6378 and
EDH 6511, as required by the selected program. Students must
successfully complete the fieldwork component associated with EDH
6378 and EDH 6511 to receive passing grades in those courses and to
progress in the program. In addition, students will complete student
teaching with placements in both grades 1 to 3 and grades 4 to 6.
Integrated Master’s Project
Candidates in the program will be required to complete an independent
research project. The project will focus on the educational
research methodology in which candidates use appropriate models,
research designs, and evaluation techniques to study educational
problems.
Core
| EDH 5351 | Early Childhood Physical & Art Education
| 3 |
| EDH 5370 | Introduction to Teaching and Learning
| 3 |
| EDH 5385 | Cognition in Learning Science and Mathematics
| 3 |
| EDL 5500 | Literacy Acquisition
| 3 |
Required Courses
| EDH 6373 | Community-Based Learning Environments
| 3 |
| EDH 6381 | Advanced Study in Mathematics Curriculum (K-6)
| 3 |
| EDH 6387 | Seminar in the Cyberspace Science & Mathematics Classroom
| 3 |
| EDH 6505 | Mainstreaming: Meeting the Needs of Readers with Special Needs (1st -6th grade)
| 3 |
| EDH 6378 | *Integrating Science, Mathematics & Technology
| 3 |
| EDH 6511 | *Language Arts/Social Studies
| 3 |
* EDH 6378 and EDH 6511 are co-requisites and will require field placement for
three (3) half days per week for one (1) semester.
Research Project
| EDH 7374 | Action Research for Educational Change, Improvement and Reform I and
| |
| EDH 7375 | Action Research for Educational Change, Improvement and Reform II |
or
|
| EDH 7395 | Educational Research Methodology in Science, Mathematics and Technology and
| |
| EDH 7396 | Educational Research Project in Science, Mathematics, and Technology
| 3 |
Total: 36 credits
Student Teaching
| EDH 6390 | Student Teaching: Childhood
| 3 |
Total Number of credits for the Master of Science Degree: 39 credits
Students pursuing this degree must complete at least three core
courses (one must include EDL 5500) prior to starting other courses
in the program. They must also complete 33 degree credits prior to
student teaching.
Requirements for the Master of Science Degree include
successful completion of: (1) Research Project (2) and any other
Departmental Requirements.
Note: Please review this catalog and check with a Department
Advisor to review program requirements for graduation.
* EDH 6378 and EDH 6511 are co-requisites and will require field
placement for three (3) half days per week for one (1) semester.
Initial Certificate Eligibility Pending: To be eligible for Initial
Certification, students must enroll in seminars for the following (1)
Reporting Child Abuse; (2) Drug Abuse, Health, Fitness, and
Nutrition; (3) School Violence Prevention; and (4) Fingerprinting.
Students must also (5) take and receive passing scores on the
Assessment of Teaching Skills-Written (ATS-W), Liberal Arts and
Science Test (LAST), the Multi-Subject Content Specialty Test (CST),
and any other New York State mandated examination; (6) maintain
good academic standing in the program; and (7) display the
appropriate dispositions as a member of the educational profession.
Childhood Education: Professional Studies
Master of Science (HEGIS 0802) 51 credits
(NYSED Certification: Childhood Education 1-6 Initial)
The program in Childhood Education: Professional Studies
prepares students to work in grades 1 to 6 with specialization in
mathematics, science, or language arts. Students learn to work
cooperatively in elementary and inclusive classroom settings. All
students seeking initial certification must complete EDH 6390:
Student Teaching: Childhood.
Classrooms provide a venue where children are engaged in
exploring the world around them. Graduate students will learn to
create developmentally appropriate curricula that encourage children
to explore the full range of subject areas (reading, mathematics,
science, social studies, and the arts) and follow their own curiosity.
The integration of coursework and field experiences provides
students the opportunity to observe, engage, and educate children.
Through a variety of guided fieldwork experiences, students will
participate in hands-on meaningful interaction with children of
various ages and learning abilities. Topics of instruction include child
development, foundations of education, classroom management,
assessment, and integrated content areas. Attention is given to
working collaboratively in high needs settings.
Field Placement and Student Teaching
Students are required to complete a minimum of 100 hours of
fieldwork, which must be taken in conjunction with EDH 6378 and
EDH 6511, as required by the selected program. Students must
successfully complete the fieldwork component associated with EDH
6378 and EDH 6511 to receive passing grades in those courses and to
progress in the program. In addition, students will complete student
teaching with placements in both grades 1 to 3 and grades 4 to 6.
Integrated Master's Project
Candidates in the program will be required to complete an
independent research project. The project will focus on the
educational research methodology in which candidates use
appropriate models, research designs, and evaluation techniques to
study educational problems.
Childhood Education (1-6): Professional Studies Options
General Core for Initial Certification
Core
| EDH 5351 | Early Childhood Physical & Art Education
| 3 |
| EDH 5370 | Introduction to Teaching and Learning
| 3 |
| EDH 5385 | Cognition in Learning Science and Mathematics
| 3 |
| EDL 5500 | Literacy Acquisition
| 3 |
Required Courses
| EDH 6381 | Advanced Study in Mathematics Curriculum (K-6)
| 3 |
| EDH 6505 | Mainstreaming: Meeting the Needs of Readers with Special Needs (1st-6th grade)
| 3 |
| EDH 6378 | * Science/Mathematics/Technology
| 3 |
| EDH 6511 | * Language Arts/Social Studies
| 3 |
Total: 24 credits
Student Teaching
| EDH 6390 | Student Teaching: Childhood
| 3 |
Total: 27 credits
* EDH 6378 and EDH 6511 are co-requisites and will require field placement for
three (3) half days per week for one (1) semester
Initial Certificate Eligibility Pending: To be eligible for Initial
Certification, students must enroll in seminars for the following (1)
Reporting Child Abuse; (2) Drug Abuse, Health, Fitness, and
Nutrition; (3) School Violence Prevention; and (4) Fingerprinting.
Students must also (5) take and receive passing scores on the
Assessment of Teaching Skills-Written (ATS-W), Liberal Arts and
Science Test (LAST), the Multi-Subject Content Specialty Test (CST),
and any other New York State mandated examination; (6) maintain
good academic standing in the program; and (7) display the
appropriate dispositions as a member of the educational profession.
Students are required to complete initial certification requirements
prior to taking courses in the area of Professional Studies.
Mathematics Specialization
| EDH 6343 | Assessing Mathematical Behavior | 3 |
| EDH 6373 | Community-Based Learning Environments | 3 |
| EDH 6382 | The Development of Mathematical and Scientific Thinking and Learning | 3 |
| EDH 6384 | Cognition in Mathematics and Music | 3 |
| EDH 6387 | Seminar in the Cyberspace Science and Mathematics Classroom | 3 |
| EDL 6508 | Research Project
| 3 |
| Elective | | 3 |
Research Project
| EDH 7374/7375 | Action Research for Educational Change,
Improvement and Reform, Part I/Part II | |
or
| EDH 7395/7396 | Educational Research in Science, Mathematics and Technology Methodology/Project | 6 |
Science Specialization
| EDH 6373 | Community-Based Learning Environments | 3 |
| EDH 6379 | Advanced Study in Physical Science | 3 |
| EDH 6380 | Advanced Study in Life Science | 3 |
| EDH 6382 | The Development of Mathematical and
Scientific Thinking and Learning | 3 |
| EDH 6387 | Seminar in the Cyberspace Science and
Mathematics Classroom | 3 |
| Elective | | 3 |
Research Project
| EDH 7374/7375 | Action Research for Educational Change,
Improvement and Reform, Part I/Part II | |
or
| EDH 7395/7396 | Educational Research in Science, Mathematics and Technology Methodology/Project | 6 |
Language Arts Specialization
| EDL 5501 | Children's and Adolescents' Literature | 3 |
| EDL 5303 | Teaching Reading in Content Areas | 3 |
| EDH 6354 | Curriculum and Instruction for Gifted Learners | 3 |
| EDH 6506 | Learners with Special Needs: Practicum | 3 |
| EDH 7525 | Developing Reasoning Through Language Arts | 3 |
| Elective | | 3 |
Research Project
| EDH 7374/7375 | Action Research for Educational Change,
Improvement and Reform, Part I/Part II | |
or
| EDH 7395/7396 | Educational Research in Science, Mathematics and Technology Methodology/Project | 6 |
Total Number of credits for the Master of Science Degree: 51 credits
Students pursuing this degree must complete at least three core
courses (one must include EDL 5500) prior to starting other courses
in the program. Requirements for the Master of Science Degree
include successful completion of: (1) Research Project (2) and any
other Departmental Requirements.
Note: Please review this catalog and check with a Department
Advisor to review program requirements for graduation.
* EDH 6378 and EDH 6511 are co-requisites and will require field
placement for three (3) half days per week for one (1) semester.
Initial Certificate Eligibility Pending: To be eligible for Initial
Certification, students must enroll in seminars for the following (1)
Reporting Child Abuse; (2) Drug Abuse, Health, Fitness, and Nutrition;
(3) School Violence Prevention; and (4) Fingerprinting. Students must
also (5) take and receive passing scores on the Assessment of Teaching
Skills-Written (ATS-W), Liberal Arts and Science Test (LAST), the Multi-
Subject Content Specialty Test (CST), and any other New York State
mandated examination; (6) maintain good academic standing in the
program; and (7) display the appropriate dispositions as a member of
the educational profession.
* All electives to be approved by the Department of Human Development and Learning.
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