Curriculum and Instruction (Professional Certification), M.S.Ed.

Dr. Pat Russo, Program Coordinator

218 Wilber Hall

pat.russo@oswego.edu

315-312-2632

Admission Information

Program Information

Curriculum and Instruction Department

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.

Program Requirements

All candidates will complete the Pedagogical Core and Pedagogical Elective requirements.

I. MSED, CURRICULUM and INSTRUCTION: (30 cr)

Generalist Track

Candidates whose initial certification is Childhood (1-6), Early Childhood (B-2), Middle Childhood Generalist (5-9), or Special Education will complete this Generalist Track of Content Related Electives.

A. Pedagogical Core (15 cr)

Select one course from the following two;
EDU 500 - Critical Pedagogy Credit: 3
LIT 500 - Critical Literacy and Pedagogy Credit: 3
EDU 510 - Educational Assessment Credit: 3
EDU 516 - Continuing Professional Development through Research Credit: 3
EDU 555 - Curriculum Development Credit: 3
EDU 595 - Portfolio Development and Professional Synthesis Credit: 3
EDU 595 is to be taken after completion of 18 credits.

B. Pedagogical Electives (3 cr)

Select one approved elective.

C. Generalist Track Content Related Core (12 cr)

EDU 506 - Use of Technology for Professional Development Credit: 3
Select with advisor approval, three content-related courses that link pedagogy and content in the subject of the certificate or a related subject.

II. MSED, CURRICULUM and INSTRUCTION: (30 cr)

Specialist Track

Candidates whose initial certification is Adolescence (7-12), Middle Childhood Specialist (5-9), Special Education (7-12), Art (All Grades), or Music (All Grades) will complete this Specialist Track of Content Related Electives.

A. Pedagogical Core (15 cr)

Select one from the following two courses;
EDU 500 - Critical Pedagogy Credit: 3
LIT 500 - Critical Literacy and Pedagogy Credit: 3
EDU 510 - Educational Assessment Credit: 3
EDU 516 - Continuing Professional Development through Research Credit: 3
EDU 555 - Curriculum Development Credit: 3
EDU 595 - Portfolio Development and Professional Synthesis Credit: 3
EDU 595 is to be taken after completion of 18 credits.

B. Pedagogical Electives (3 cr)

Select one approved elective.

C. Specialist Track Content Related Core (12 cr)

EDU 506 - Use of Technology for Professional Development Credit: 3
Select with advisor approval, three content-related courses that link pedagogy and content in the subject of the certificate or a related subject.

III. OTHER TRACKS

Health Education Grades K-12 (Professional Certification), M.S.Ed.

Physical Education Grades K-12 (Professional Certification), M.S.Ed.