Major Information
The Master of Science in Education, Curriculum and Instruction program meets academic requirements for New York State Professional Certification for candidates entering with certifications in the following areas:
- Adolescence (7-12) or Middle Childhood Specialist (5-9)tin the areas of Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, French, Spanish or German
- Art All Grades
- Early Childhood (B-2), Childhood (1-6), Middle Childhood Generalist (5-9)
- Music All Grades
- Special Education
Purpose
The purpose of the MSED Curriculum and Instruction program is to prepare teachers to the level of excellence specified in the SUNY Oswego School of Education Conceptual Framework and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) guidelines. 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 two related areas of the curriculum: pedagogical practice and content related coursework.
Admission
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and hold or be eligible for a NYS Initial Certificate in one of the previously listed areas list (See Table of Application Requirements for Admission to Graduate Degree Programs).
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.
Application must include the following materials:
- Application for Admission to Master’s Degree, Part II Graduate Applicant Essay;
- Official transcript for all undergraduate (minimum 2.7 GPA) and graduate work;
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Miller Analogy Test (MAT) if GPA is 2.69 or below. To be considered, an applicant must score at the fiftieth percentile or better;
- Copy of NYS Initial Teacher Certificate in one of the areas mentioned above or evidence of eligibility;
- Two letters of recommendation, one from a college professor, one from the student teaching experience;
- Professional Resume;
- Program Advisement Form that you will complete at a Program Advisement Form meeting. These meetings are scheduled prior to the deadline date. To schedule a meeting email cigrad@oswego.edu or by calling 315-312-4052.
Degree Candidacy
Candidates accepted into the MSED Curriculum and Instruction program must apply for Degree Candidacy after completing 12–18 credits of the program. Any coursework taken in excess of 18 credits 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.
The Program
The Curriculum and Instruction Program meets the most current NYS professional certification requirements. These requirements include the completion of twelve credits of graduate content related coursework linking pedagogy to content. Candidates will complete the Generalist Track if their initial certification falls into Early Childhood (B-2), Childhood (1-6),Middle Childhood Generalist (5-9) or Special Education. Candidates with initial certification in Adolescence (7-12), Special Education 7-12, Middle Childhood Specialist (5-9), Art All Grades, Music All Grades will complete the Specialist Track.
