Curriculum and Instruction Professional Certification–M.S.E.D.

Major Information

The Master of Science in Education, Curriculum and Instruction program meets academic requirements for Professional Certification for candidates entering with any of the following:

• Early Childhood B-2
• Childhood 1-6
• Special Education Early Childhood B-2
• Special Education 1-6
• Middle Childhood 5-9 Generalist
• Special Education Middle Childhood 5-9 Generalist
• Middle Childhood 5-9 Specialist in the content areas of Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, French, Spanish, German
• Adolescence 7-12 in the areas of Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, French, Spanish or German
• Special Education 7-12 in the areas of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, Earth Science, Mathematics, Social Studies; French, Spanish or German
• Art K-12
• Music K-12.

In addition, it leads to Permanent Certification until February 2009 for candidates entering with a previously earned Provisional certificate Elementary N-6; Secondary 7-12 in the subject areas of Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies, French, Spanish or German; Special Education K-12; Music K-12 or Art K-12. This program requires candidates to hold either Provisional or Initial Teacher Certification prior to admission.

Purpose

The purpose of the MSED Curriculum and Instruction Program at Oswego is to prepare teachers to the level of excellence specified in the SUNY Oswego School of Education Conceptual Framework and in the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. The program expects teachers to value authentic learning and social justice in order to transform the school fabric through their content expertise, effective practice, reflection, collaboration, and educational leadership. To achieve these goals, the program is divided into three related areas of the curriculum: pedagogy, content related courses, and elective courses. The program builds to the completion of a graduate thesis or project, as well as a professional portfolio, in the final course.

Admission

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and be eligible for a NYS Provisional or Initial Certificate in one of the following areas:  Early Childhood B-2; Childhood 1-6; Middle Childhood 5-9, Generalist; Middle Childhood, Specialist in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, French, German, Spanish; Adolescence 7-12 in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, German, French, Spanish; Special Education, Early Childhood B-2; Special Education, Childhood 1-6; Special Education Middle Childhood, Generalist; Special Education, Middle Childhood, Specialist in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, French, German, Spanish; Special Education, Adolescence in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, German, French, Spanish; Music K-12 or Art K-12.

The following materials must be submitted to the Graduate Studies Office, 606 Culkin Hall, by March 1 for summer and fall admission and October 1 for spring admission. All applicants will be considered at one time following each closing date. Completed applications received after the deadline date will be reviewed in the next application period.

1. Completed application form, Parts I and II.
2. Official transcripts from all colleges previously attended.
3. Minimum overall grade index of 2.70. If index is 2.69 or below, score from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) – General Aptitude Score or the Miller Analogy Test (MAT) must be submitted with the application materials. To be considered, an applicant must score at the fiftieth percentile or better.
4. Evidence of meeting requirements for NYS Provisional or Initial Teacher Certification in one of the areas mentioned above.
5. Two letters of recommendation. One from a college professor, one from the student teaching experience.
6. Professional Resume.
7. Completion of Program Planning Meeting. There are two meetings scheduled prior to the deadline to complete the program planning. To schedule a meeting call the Curriculum and Instruction Graduate Office at 315-312-4052 or email cigrad@oswego.edu.
8. Transcript of graduate course work up to six credits, if previously taken.

Degree Candidacy

Candidates accepted into the MSED Curriculum and Instruction program must apply for Degree Candidacy after completing 12-18 cr of the program. Any coursework taken in excess of 18 cr without candidacy is liable to forfeiture. A grade index of 3.00 or better is required to qualify for degree candidacy status. Submit the candidacy application to the Graduate Studies Office, 606 Culkin Hall; the application and a current transcript will be forwarded to the Curriculum and Instruction Department for review. Candidates will receive a follow-up letter advising them of their status and remaining requirements to be met.