Childhood Education 1-6–M.S.E.D.

A. Pedagogical Requirements (34 cr)

• EDU 501 - Inquiry into Educational Foundations
• EDU 503 - Field Placement I: Observation & Participation
• EDU 514 - The Education of Diverse Populations
• EDU 555 - Curriculum Development
• CED 530 - Teaching Mathematics Grades 1-6: Authentic Literacy & Learning
• CED 540 - Teaching Science and Technology: Authentic Literacy and Learning
• CED 550 - Teaching Social Studies: Authentic Literacy and Learning
• CED 593 - Field Experience III: Planning and Teaching
• CED 594 - Integrated Childhood Methods
• SPE 503 - Field Placement II: Small-Group Instruction in Inclusive Classrooms
• SPE 504 - Teaching Exceptional Students
• LIT 511 - Language and Literacy Development for All Learners
• LIT 514 - Childhood Literacy: Assessment and Intervention

B. Professional Core (8 cr)

• EDU 516 - Introduction to Research
• EDU 595 - Portfolio Development and Professional Synthesis
• EDU 530 - Culminating Seminar: Professionalism & Social Justice

C. Student Teaching (12 cr)

• CED 525 - Student Teaching Grades 1-6
• CED 526 - Cross-Cultural Student Teaching Grades 1-6

Note:

Upon application, candidates’ transcripts will be reviewed to determine whether or not content requirements have been met in undergraduate work: 12 cr in English, 12 cr in the Social Studies area (not to include Psychology), 10 cr in the sciences to include at least one lab experience, and 8 cr in mathematics. Transcripts will be reviewed in respect to the completion of the equivalent of a Child Psychology course, the equivalent of one year of college level language other than English, and computer literacy. In addition, transcripts will be reviewed to determine the equivalence to the SUNY Board of Trustees General Education. Any requirements found to be lacking will need to be completed prior to the admission to Degree Candidacy. This course work will not apply to the graduate degree.