College of Staten Island
The City University of New York
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Graduate Catalog Master of Science in Adolescence Education (MSEd) Master of Science in Adolescence Education (MSEd) Department of Education's Website *See the curriculum supplement for additions and changes to the program. Sequence 1: This sequence is designed for students who have completed the required coursework for initial certification in a subject area in Adolescence Education (i.e., biology, English, mathematics, or social studies). Upon satisfactory completion of the program, students will have met the academic requirements for professional certification in a subject area in Adolescence Education. Sequence 2: This sequence is designed for students who wish to become secondary education teachers in biology, English, mathematics, or social studies but have not completed the coursework required for initial certification. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, students will have met the academic requirements for initial certification in a subject area of Adolescence Education. Admission Requirements For Sequence 1, candidates must have completed the courses required for a New York State initial certificate to teach in their area of specialization at the secondary (adolescence) level. A copy of the certificate must be submitted to the College. Candidates must also For Sequence 2, candidates must possess the baccalaureate degree in an appropriate major, or 32 approved academic credits in an appropriate subject area, and an overall grade point average (GPA) at or above 2.75. For both sequences, applicants whose GPAs fall below the required minimums may appeal to the appropriate Program coordinator; however, such appeals will be granted only under extraordinary circumstances. Applicants appealing for admission must present documentation demonstrating their ability to succeed in the program and may be required to take up to 24 credits in undergraduate liberal arts and science courses, as prescribed by the program coordinator, in which they must earn grades no lower than 2.7 (B-). Applications for Sequences 1 and 2 are accepted for fall and spring semesters. All applications must include two academic or professional letters of recommendation and a one- or two-page personal statement that discusses the academic, teaching, and/or work experiences that have led and prepared the applicant to pursue graduate study in education. Degree Requirements Sequence 1 consists of a minimum of 33-38 graduate credits distributed among 11 courses in the categories listed below. Sequence 2 consists of a minimum of 45-52 graduate credits in the categories listed below. In both sequences, students are required to complete an acceptable educational research project, which is carried out under faculty supervision in the course EDD 631 Educational Seminar II. Credit Distribution for Sequence 1 (33-39 credits) 1. Required Areas of Study 27-32 credits Educational Psychology: One course from the following:
Social Foundations of Education: One course from the following:
Education of Students with Special Needs:
Disciplines and Pedagogy: Six courses One course from the following:
In addition, within their area of specialization, students must take the following: Both of the following:
Credit Distribution for Sequence 2 (45-53 credits) 1. Core Courses 12 credits
One course from the following:
2. Advanced Courses 24-28 credits Teaching Students with Special Needs: One course from the following:
Foundations of Education: One course from the following:
Disciplines and Pedagogy: 18-22 credits
One course from the following:
Four courses from the following:
3. Field-based Courses: One of the following alternatives: 3-6 credits
4. Capstone Sequence: Inquiry in Education 6 credits
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