Master of Science in Education
Program Requirements
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> Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
> Adolescence Education (Grades 7-12)
> Leadership and Instruction for Inclusive Classrooms
> Special Education
> Adolescence and Special Education (Grades 7-12)
> Childhood and Special Education (Grades 1-6)
> Educational Leadership and Administration
- Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) - School Building Leader
- Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) - District Leader
Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Program
(Master of Science Degree)
Academic Requirements = 46 credit hours and a thesis project or a comprehensive examination.
This is a program of study for candidates who have a liberal arts degree, but who do not meet the New York State requirements for Initial Certification in Childhood Education. Students who wish to add certification to teach English, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, or social studies for grades 5-9 may do so by taking additional courses.
In addition to the requirements of the childhood education program, students must meet the following requirements (which may be satisfied at either the graduate or undergraduate level):
- 6 credits in each of the following areas: English, science, math, history, and:
- One year of college-level study in a language other than English.
- One course in the fine arts.
Required Courses (28 credit hours)
EDU 501: Foundations of Literacy (3)
EDU 502: Literacy and Comprehension: Birth-Childhood (3)
EDU 511: Introduction to Teaching (1)
EDU 516: Social Studies/Literacy Methods: Birth-Childhood (3)
EDU 521: Foundations of American Education (3)
EDU 544: Science & Technology Methods: Birth-Childhood (3)
EDU 545: Mathematics Methods, Birth-Childhood (3)
EDU 615: Learning and Cognition (3)
EDU 621: Inclusive Classroom Strategies I (3)
EDU 632: Data Based Decision Making (3)
PSY 604: Child and Adolescent Development: Implications for Educators (3)
Students in the program must choose two electives from a wide variety of liberal arts courses. Course selections should be made from the disciplines in which the student plans to teach. Course listings are available in the registrar's published list of course offerings each semester. Also, look for the current course catalog posted in the Graduate and Extended Studies section navigation menu -- go to GES home page >
Student Teaching Internship (12 credit hours)
EDU 571: Student Teaching Seminar (0)
EDU 575: Student Teaching I (6)
EDU 576: Student Teaching II (6)
or
EDU 577: Mentored Internship I (6)
EDU 578: Mentored Internship II (6)
Middle Childhood (Grades 7-9) Extension
[May be taken in conjunction with Childhood (1-6) Education Program]
Academic Requirements = 9 credit hours
EDU 503: Literacy and Comprehension: Middle Adolescence (3)
EDU 512: Practical Teaching Methodologies (3)
EDU 533: Adolescent English/Language Arts Methods (3)
or
EDU 534: Adolescent Social Studies Methods (3)
or
EDU 535: Adolescent Mathematics Methods (3)
or
EDU 537: Adolescent Science Methods (3)
In addition to their coursework, students must complete a research project/thesis demonstrating the ability to do independent research, or take the comprehensive examination. For further information, consult the "Graduate Research Policies and Procedures" document available in the Graduate Studies Office.
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Adolescence Education (Grades 7-12) Program
(Master of Science Degree)
Academic Requirements = 46 credit hours and a thesis project or a comprehensive examination.
This is a program of study for candidates who have a bachelor's degree in the subject area they plan to teach but who do not meet the New York State requirements for Initial Certification in Adolescence Education. Teaching areas open to students at Utica College are English, mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, and the social studies (degrees in economics, history, government, politics, sociology, anthropology, and social studies). Students who wish to add certification to teach grades 5-6 may do so by taking additional courses.
In addition to the requirements of the Adolescence Education Program, students must meet the following requirement (which may be satisfied at either the graduate or undergraduate level):
6 credits in each of the following areas: English, science, math, history, and...
One-year of college-level study in a language other than English.
Required Courses (28 credit hours)
EDU 501: Foundations of Literacy (3)
EDU 503: Literacy and Comprehension: Middle-Adolescence (3)
EDU 511: Introduction to Teaching (1)
EDU 512: Practical Teaching Methodologies (3)
EDU 521: Foundations of American Education (3)
EDU 533: Adolescent English/Language Arts Methods (3)
or
EDU 534: Adolescent Social Studies Methods (3)
or
EDU 535: Adolescent Mathematics Methods (3)
or
EDU 537: Adolescent Science Methods (3)
EDU 615: Learning and Cognition (3)
EDU 621: Inclusive Classroom Strategies (3)
EDU 632: Data Based Decision Making (3)
PSY 604: Child and Adolescent Development: Implications for Educators (3)
Content Area Electives (choose two from the appropriate content area: 6 credit hours)
HIS 517: Nationalism and Ethnic Identity in Europe (3)
HIS 518: Historiography (3)
ENG 596: Ethnic American Fiction (3)
ENG 567: Approaches to Shakespeare (3)
MAT 503: History of Mathematics (3)
MAT 535: Contemporary Mathematics (3)
PHY 503: The History of Physics (3)
BIO 528: Science and Fiction (3)
CHE 505: Environmental Chemistry (3)
Student Teaching Internship (12 credit hours)
EDU 571: Student Teaching Seminar (0)
EDU 575: Student Teaching I (3)
EDU 576: Student Teaching II (3)
or
EDU 577: Mentored Internship I (6)
EDU 578: Mentored Internship II (6)
Middle Childhood Extension (5-6)
[May be taken in conjunction with the Adolescence (7-12) Education Program]
Academic Requirements = 9 credit hours
EDU 502: Literacy and Comprehension: Birth-Childhood (3)
EDU 516: Social Studies/Literacy Methods: Birth-Childhood (3)
EDU 544: Science & Technology Methods: Birth-Childhood (3)
EDU 545: Mathematics Methods, Birth-Childhood (3)
In addition to their coursework, students must complete a research project/thesis demonstrating the ability to do independent research, or take the comprehensive examination. For further information, consult the "Graduate Research Policies and Procedures" document available in the Graduate Studies Office.
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Adolescence Education Apprenticeship Teacher Certification Program
(Master of Science Degree)
Academic Requirements = 35 credit hours and a thesis project or a comprehensive examination.
This is a program of study designed for candidates who possess a baccalaureate degree with a college major in a high-need subject area (currently French, Spanish, biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, mathematics, or technology) with a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 and who have received passing scores on the Liberal Arts and Sciences Test (LAST) and the Content Specialty Test (CST) in the subject area they plan to teach.
Students in the Adolescence Education-Apprenticeship Teacher Certification Program must complete an intensive 200-hour course of study during the summer. They finish their degree program while engaged in mentored teaching as full-time employees of a local school district. In addition to the requirements of the Adolescence Education-Apprenticeship Teacher Certification Program, students must meet the following requirement (which may be satisfied at either the graduate or undergraduate level):
6 credits in each of the following areas: English, science, math, history, and...
One year of college-level work in a language other than English.
Required Courses (29 credit hours)
EDU 506: Foundations of Teaching (9)
EDU 507: Mentoring I (1)
EDU 508: Mentoring II (1)
EDU 524: Methods of Teaching in Content Areas (3)
EDU 503: Literacy and Comprehension: Middle Adolescence (3)
EDU 501: Foundations of Literacy (3)
EDU 615: Learning and Cognition (3)
EDU 621: Inclusive Classroom Strategies (3)
EDU 632: Data Based Decision Making (3)
Content Area Electives (Select two from the appropriate content area: 6 credit hours)
HIS 517: Nationalism and Ethnic Identity in Europe (3)
HIS 518: Historiography (3)
ENG 596: Ethnic American Fiction (3)
ENG 567: Approaches to Shakespeare (3)
MAT 503: History of Mathematics (3)
MAT 535: Contemporary Mathematics (3)
PHY 503: The History of Physics (3)
BIO 528: Science and Fiction (3)
CHE 505: Environmental Chemistry (3)
In addition to their coursework, students must complete a research project/thesis demonstrating the ability to do independent research, or take the comprehensive examination. For further information, consult the "Graduate Research Policies and Procedures" document available in the Graduate Studies Office.
Leadership and Instruction for Inclusive Classrooms
(Master of Science in Education Degree)
Academic Requirements = 32 credit hours and a thesis project or a comprehensive examination.
This is a program of study designed for candidates who already have provisional or initial certification and are seeking to meet the New York State requirements for permanent or professional certification, and candidates who are not seeking teacher certification. The latter group includes education-related or health-service workers and others who desire a master's degree for their own personal or professional needs.
Required Courses (26 credit hours)
EDU 604: Inclusive Practicum (2)
EDU 615: Learning and Cognition (3)
EDU 616: Environmental Design for Effective Inclusion (3)
EDU 621: Inclusive Classroom Strategies I (3)
EDU 622: Inclusive Classroom Strategies II (3)
EDU 625: Leadership and Collaboration for Quality Inclusion (3)
EDU 626: Current Issues in Inclusive Education (3)
EDU 632: Data Based Decision Making (3)
EDU 633: Data Interpretation and Analysis (3)
Students in the program must choose two electives from a wide variety of liberal arts courses. Course selections should be made from the disciplines in which the student plans to teach. Course listings are available in the registrar's published list of course offerings each semester. Also, look for the current course catalog posted in the Graduate and Extended Studies section navigation menu -- go to GES home page >
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Special Education
(Master of Science in Education Degree)
Academic Requirements = 39 credit hours and a thesis project or a comprehensive examination.
EDU 525: Assessment of Children and Youth with Special Needs (3)
EDU 526: Childhood Special Education Methods (3)
EDU 527: Adolescence Special Education Methods (3)
EDU 528: Methods and Curriculum:Pervasive Disabilities (3)
EDU 615: Learning and Cognition (3)
EDU 616: Environmental Design for Effective Inclusion (3)
EDU 621: Inclusive Classroom Strategies I (3)
EDU 622: Inclusive Classroom Strategies II (3)
EDU 632: Data-Based Decision Making (3)
Students in the program must choose two electives from a wide variety of liberal arts courses. Course selections should be made from the disciplines in which the student plans to teach. Course listings are available in the registrar's published list of course offerings each semester. Also, look for the current course catalog posted in the Graduate and Extended Studies section navigation menu -- go to GES home page >
EDU 571: Student Teaching Seminar (0)
EDU 575: Student Teaching I (6)
or
EDU 577: Mentored Internship I (6)
EDU 578: Mentored Internship II (6)
In addition to their coursework, students must complete a research project/thesis demonstrating the ability to do independent research, or take the comprehensive examination. For further information, consult the "Graduate Research Policies and Procedures" document available in the Graduate Studies Office.
Adolescence and Special Education Program
(Grades 7-12)
Academic Requirements = 55 credit hours and a thesis project or a comprehensive examination.
This is a program of study for candidates who have a bachelor's degree in the subject area they plan to teach but who do not meet the New York State requirements for initial certification in Adolescence and Special Education. Teaching areas open to students at Utica College are English, mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, and the social studies (degrees in economics, history, government, politics, sociology and anthropology, and social studies). Students who wish to add certification to teach grades 5-6 may do so by taking additional courses. In addition to the requirements of the Adolescence and Special Education Program, students must meet the following requirements (which may be satisfied at either the graduate or undergraduate level):
6 credits in each of the following areas: English, science, math, history, and...
One year of college-level study in a language other than English.
EDU 501: Foundations of Literacy (3)
EDU 503: Literacy and Comprehension: Middle-Adolescent (3)
EDU 511: Introduction to Teaching (1)
EDU 512: Practical Teaching Methodologies (3)
EDU 521: Foundations of American Education (3)
EDU 533: Adolescent English/Language Arts Methods (3)
or
EDU 534: Adolescent Social Studies Methods (3)
or
EDU 535: Adolescent Mathematics Methods (3)
or
EDU 537: Adolescent Science Methods (3)
EDU 525: Assessment of Children and Youth with Special Needs (3)
EDU 527: Adolescence Special Education Methods (3)
EDU 528: Methods and Curriculum: Pervasive Disabilities (3)
EDU 615: Learning and Cognition (3)
EDU 621: Inclusive Classroom Strategies I (3)
EDU 632: Data-Based Decision Making (3)
PSY 604: Child and Adolescent Development: Implications For Educators (3)
Students in the program must choose two electives from a wide variety of liberal arts courses. Course selections should be made from the disciplines in which the student plans to teach. Course listings are available in the registrar's published list of course offerings each semester. Also, look for the current course catalog posted in the Graduate and Extended Studies section navigation menu -- go to GES home page >
EDU 571: Student Teaching Seminar (0)
EDU 575: Student Teaching I (6)
EDU 576: Student Teaching II (6)
or
EDU 577: Mentored Internship I (6)
EDU 578: Mentored Internship II (6)
In addition to their coursework, students must complete a research project/thesis demonstrating the ability to do independent research, or take the comprehensive examination. For further information, consult the "Graduate Research Policies and Procedures" document available in the Graduate Studies Office.
Childhood and Special Education Program
(Grades 1-6)
Academic Requirements (55 credit hours)
This is a program of study for candidates who have a liberal arts degree, but who do not meet the New York State requirements for Initial Certification in Childhood and Special Education. Students who wish to add certification to teach English, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, or social studies for grades 5-9 may do so by taking additional courses.
In addition to the requirements of the Childhood Education Program, students must meet the following requirements (which may be satisfied at either the graduate or undergraduate level):
- 6 credits in each of the following areas: English, science, math, history, and...
- One year of college-level study in a language other than English.
- One course in the fine arts.
EDU 501: Foundations of Literacy (3)
EDU 502: Literacy and Comprehension: Birth-Childhood (3)
EDU 511: Introduction to Teaching (1)
EDU 516: Social Studies/Literacy Methods: Birth-Childhood (3)
EDU 521: Foundations of American Education (3)
EDU 525: Assessment of Children and Youth with Special Needs (3)
EDU 526: Childhood Special Education Methods (3)
EDU 528: Methods and Curriculum: Pervasive Disabilities (3)
EDU 544: Science & Technology Methods: Birth-Childhood (3)
EDU 545: Mathematics Methods, Birth-Childhood (3)
EDU 615: Learning and Cognition (3)
EDU 621: Inclusive Classroom Strategies (3)
EDU 632: Data-Based Decision Making (3)
PSY 604: Child and Adolescent Development: Implications
For Educators (3)
Content Area Electives (choose two; 6 credit hours)
Choose two courses (total of 6 credit hours) in your certification content area or other area as approved by your adviser.
EDU 571 - Student Teaching Seminar (0)
EDU 575 - Student Teaching I (6)
EDU 576 - Student Teaching II (6)
or
EDU 577: Mentored Internship I (6)
EDU 578: Mentored Internship II (6)
In addition to their coursework, students must complete a research project/thesis demonstrating the ability to do independent research, or take the comprehensive examination. For further information, consult the "Graduate Research Policies and Procedures" document available in the Graduate Studies Office.
Educational Leadership and Administration Program
(Master of Science Degree)
Academic Requirements = 36 credit hours
This is a program of study for candidates seeking a master’s degree and New York State Certification as a School Building Leader. To be certified as School Building Leaders, candidates must hold a permanent or professional teaching certificate, complete a minimum of 60 credit hours of approved graduate study above the bachelor’s degree, and successfully complete the written and performance components of the State assessment in School Building Leadership. Candidates who wish to use the MS in Educational Leadership and Administration to meet the requirement for professional certification in a teaching area, must complete an additional twelve credit hours in an approved liberal arts area.
Required Courses (36 credit hours)
EDU 603 School Administration: Models of Leadership (3)
EDU 615 Learning and Cognition (3)
EDU 632 Data-based Decision Making (3)
EDU 634 Organizational Development: Theory, Research, and Practice (3)
EDU 635 Theory and Practice in Supervision (3)
EDU 636 Human Resources and Labor Relations (3)
EDU 637 Student Support and Community Communication, Research and Practice (3)
EDU 638 School Business Management and Finance (3)
EDU 644 Principles of Data-Based Curriculum, Instructional Planning and Assessment (3)
EDU 647 School Law (3)
EDU 648 Leadership of Special Programs (3)
EDU 670 Administrative Internship (3)
Completion of a Thesis or Comprehensive Examination is required.
Electives (24 credit hours)
Candidates who need additional graduate course work to meet the requirement of a minimum of 60 graduate credits for certification as a School District Leader may select from among the following courses, based on the candidate’s leadership goals and in consultation with an academic advisor.
EDU 525 Assessment of Children and Youth with Special Needs (3)
or
EDU 528 Methods and Curriculum: Pervasive Disabilities (3)
EDU 616 Environmental Design for Effective Inclusion (3)
EDU 621 Inclusive Classroom Strategies I (3)
EDU 622 Inclusive Classroom Strategies II (3)
EDU 625 Leadership & Collaboration for Quality Inclusion (3)
EDU 626 Current Issues in Inclusive Education
EDU 633 Data Interpretation & Analysis (3)
PSY 604 Child and Adolescent Development: Implications for Educators (3)
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Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS): School Building Leader
Academic Requirements = 30 credit hours
This is a program of study for candidates seeking New York State Certification as School Building Leader. To be certified as School Building Leaders, candidates must hold a permanent or professional teaching certificate, complete a minimum of 60 credit hours of approved graduate study above the bachelor’s degree, and successfully complete the written and performance components of the State assessment in School Building Leadership.
Required Courses (30 credit hours)
EDU 603 School Administration: Models of Leadership (3)
EDU 634 Organizational Development: Theory, Research, and Practice (3)
EDU 635 Theory and Practice in Supervision (3)
EDU 636 Human Resources and Labor Relations (3)
EDU 637 Student Support and Community Communication, Research and Practice (3)
EDU 638 School Business Management and Finance (3)
EDU 644 Principles of Data-Based Curriculum, Instructional Planning and Assessment (3)
EDU 647 School Law (3)
EDU 648 Leadership of Special Programs (3)
EDU 670 Administrative Internship (3)
Electives (24 credit hours)
Candidates who need additional graduate course work to meet the requirement of a minimum of 60 graduate credits for certification as a School Building Leader may select from among the following courses, based on the candidate’s leadership goals and in consultation with an academic advisor.
Electives
EDU 615 Learning and Cognition (3)
EDU 616 Environmental Design for Effective Inclusion (3)
EDU 621 Inclusive Classroom Strategies I (3)
EDU 622 Inclusive Classroom Strategies II (3)
EDU 625 Leadership & Collaboration for Quality Inclusion (3)
EDU 626 Current Issues in Inclusive Education (3)
EDU 632 Data - Based Decision Making (3)
EDU 633 Data Interpretation & Analysis (3)
Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS): School District Leader
Academic Requirements = 36 credit hours
This is a program of study for candidates seeking New York State Certification as School District Leader. To be certified as School District Leaders, candidates must hold a permanent or professional teaching certificate, complete a minimum of 60 credit hours of approved graduate study above the bachelor’s degree, and successfully complete the written and performance components of the State assessment in School District Leadership.
Required Courses (36 credits)
EDU 603 School Administration: Models of Leadership (3)
EDU 634 Organizational Development: Theory, Research, and Practice (3)
EDU 635 Theory and Practice in Supervision (3)
EDU 636 Human Resources and Labor Relations (3)
EDU 637 Student Support and Community Communication, Research and Practice (3)
EDU 638 School Business Management and Finance (3)
EDU 644 Principles of Data-Based Curriculum, Instructional Planning and Assessment (3)
EDU 647 School Law (3)
EDU 648 Leadership of Special Programs (3)
EDU 657 Becoming a Superintendent: Creating a Vision (3)
EDU 658 Leadership for Political Systems and change (3)
EDU 670 Administrative Internship (3)
Electives (24 credit hours)
Candidates who need additional graduate course work to meet the requirement of a minimum of 60 graduate credits for certification as a School District Leader may select from among the following courses, based on the candidate’s leadership goals and in consultation with an academic advisor.
Electives
EDU 615 Learning and Cognition (3)
EDU 616 Environmental Design for Effective Inclusion (3)
EDU 621 Inclusive Classroom Strategies I (3)
EDU 622 Inclusive Classroom Strategies II (3)
EDU 625 Leadership & Collaboration for Quality Inclusion (3)
EDU 626 Current Issues in Inclusive Education (3)
EDU 632 Data - Based Decision Making (3)
EDU 633 Data Interpretation & Analysis (3)
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