College of Staten Island
The City University of New York
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Graduate Catalog Master of Science in Childhood Education (MSEd) Master of Science in Childhood Education (MSEd) Department of Education's Website *See the curriculum supplement for additions and changes to the program. The program will foster and enhance students' competence in teaching, understanding of current educational research and theory, and knowledge in selected areas of the liberal arts and sciences. It is designed to serve dual functions through two distinct instructional sequences: Sequence 1: This sequence is designed for those who have completed the course requirements for initial certification in childhood education from the New York State Department of Education. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, students will have met the academic requirements for professional certification in childhood education. Sequence 2: This sequence is designed for college graduates who have not completed programs leading to initial certification in childhood education and wish to become elementary teachers. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, students will have met the academic requirements for initial certification in childhood education. Admission Requirements For Sequence 1, candidates must have completed the coursework leading to a New York State initial certificate in childhood education. A copy of the certificate must be submitted to the program when it is granted by the New York State Education Department. Candidates must also possess a baccalaureate degree in a liberal arts and sciences major, or 36 credits in a liberal arts and sciences concentration, at least six credits each in English, history, mathematics, and science, and an overall grade point average (GPA) at or above 2.75. For Sequence 2, candidates must possess a baccalaureate degree in a liberal arts and sciences major, or 36 approved credits in a liberal arts and sciences concentration, at least six approved credits each in English, history, mathematics, and science, and an overall grade point average (GPA) at or above 2.75. For both sequences, applicants whose GPAs fall below the respective minimums may submit a letter of 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. Sequence 1 consists of a minimum of 33-34 graduate credits. Sequence 2 consists of a minimum of 45-49 graduate credits. In both sequences, students are required to complete an acceptable educational research project, which is carried out under faculty supervision in EDD 631 Educational Seminar II. Credit Distribution for Sequence 1 (33-34 credits) 1. Required Areas of Study 27-28 credits Educational Psychology: One course from the following:
Social Foundations of Education: One course from the following:
Education of Students with Special Needs
The Disciplines and Pedagogy: Students must take three
courses from Group A and three from Group B. They must
also take at least one course in each of the following
areas: English language arts; mathematics; science and
technology, and social studies.
Group B: Three courses from the following:
Credit Distribution for Sequence 2 (45-49 credits) 1. Core Courses 18 credits
2. Advanced Courses 18-19 credits Education of Students with Special Needs
Foundations of Education: One course from the following:
Methods in Reading: One course from the following:
Methods in Mathematics: One course from the following:
The Disciplines and Pedagogy: Two courses
Group B:
3. Field-based Courses: One of the following alternatives: 3-6 credits
4. Capstone Sequence: Inquiry in Education 6 credits Both of the following:
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