Program Overview:
Program in Childhood (Elementary) Education (Grades 1-6)
The Teacher Education Department identifies the purposes of its education sequence for Childhood Education candidates seeking initial certification at the graduate level as the development of education professionals who are reflective practitioners able to link content, theory, and practice, and create effective learning environments for children with the full range of abilities and experiential backgrounds. Reflecting these purposes, the education sequence combines classroom, laboratory, and field experiences that are guided and facilitated by the College’s faculty and supervisors who have had experiences in diverse classroom settings and who exemplify the reflective, scholarly, caring education professional.
The graduate program in Childhood Education leads to a Master of Science in Education for those who plan to prepare for elementary school teaching. The program provides the education course work required for initial and professional certification for grades 1-6 in New York State and reciprocal states.
- Applicants who are not provisionally or initially certified in Childhood or Elementary Education, but wish to be, should apply for admission to this Childhood Education Program for Initial Certification (grades 1-6), explained below.
- Applicants who hold initial certification in Early Childhood Education (birth-grade 2) and who seek certification in Childhood Education should apply for admission to the master’s program in Curriculum and Instruction, and select the option for Second Initial Certification in Childhood Education (grades 1-6). A copy of the candidate’s initial certification should be included in the application.
- Applicants who seek initial certification in birth-grade 2 are referred to the program in Early Childhood Education.
- Applicants who are provisionally or initially certified in Elementary or Childhood Education who seek a master’s degree and wish to work toward their permanent or professional certification in that area should not apply for admission to this Childhood Education Initial Certification Program. They are referred to the master’s program in Curriculum and Instruction.
- Applicants interested in obtaining certification in Childhood and Special Education may wish to apply to the Childhood Education/Special Education (grades 1-6) dual certification program.
Career opportunities for graduates of the Childhood Education programs include classroom teacher in the elementary school, professional with State Education Departments, consultant to private agencies, and staff person for a publishing house.
Objectives
Consistent with the Conceptual Framework of the School of Education of The College of Saint Rose, graduates of the Childhood Education programs must demonstrate:
- Professionalism in exercising their roles as childhood educators in social contexts;
- Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills;
- Knowledge of elementary school curriculum, content, and best practices commensurate with pupils’ needs, ages and previous learning;
- Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate child-centered instruction and learning and engage in innovative practice;
- Organization and positive classroom management techniques;
- Ability to teach exceptional children effectively;
- Responsiveness to the characteristics of children that reflect their cultural, socio-economic and personal histories; and
- Ability to integrate a variety of technological methods and programs to enhance student learning and practitioner effectiveness.
Program Contact:
To email the chairperson of Teacher Education,
Dr. Christina Pfister, Teacher Education
Program Webpage,
Childhood Education M.S.E.D.
Program Requirements:
The 45-48 credits of graduate study include:
a. Educational Research (6-9 Credits)
EPY 500: (must be completed within the first 12 credits)
Thesis may be taken for three or six credits, but students who wish to stay within the 45-credit minimum should select Thesis for three credits.
b. Teaching of Literacy (9 Credits)
| ELE 515 | Early Literacy Development in the Classroom | 3 |
| ELE 516 | Literacy in the Intermediate Grades | 3 |
| ELE 563 | Literature for Literacy Development, Grades 1-6 | 3 |
c. Core Course Work (21 Credits)
| EPY 502 | Survey of Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EPY 522 | Child Psychology and Development | 3 |
| SED 515 | Including Students with Disabilities in General Education Classrooms | 3 |
| EDU 506 | Educational Foundations | 3 |
| ELE 580 | Curriculum and Instruction for Grades 1-6 | 3 |
| ELE 585 | Methods of Teaching Language Arts and Social Studies 1-6 | 3 |
| ELE 586 | Methods of Teaching Science and Math 1-6 | 3 |
EDU 506: Number of required course-embedded field experience hours – 5
ELE 580: Number of required course-embedded field experience hours – 10
ELE 585, ELE 586: Number of required course-embedded field experience hours - 12 hours each
SED 515: Number of required course-embedded field experience hours - 15
d. Additional Non-credit Requirements (0 Credits)
| EDU 602 | Violence Prevention | 0 |
| EDU 603 | Child Abuse Prevention | 0 |
| EDU 606 | HIV/Aids and Communicable Diseases Workshop | 0 |
| EDU 611 | Dignity For All Students | 0 |
| EPY 637 | Substance Abuse Workshop | 0 |
(All workshops must be completed prior to student teaching.)
e. Student Teaching and Student Teaching Seminar (8 Credits)
| ELE 546 | Student Teaching in Childhood Education | 6 |
| ELE 550 | Student Teaching Seminar | 2 |
ELE 546: Number of required course-embedded field experience hours prior to the commencement of student teaching - 40
f. Portfolio Evaluation (1 Credit)
Final Evaluation
Final evaluation of teacher candidates in the program will be based on five criteria:
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Satisfactory performance in course work;
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Satisfactory performance in Integrative Research Seminar or satisfactory completion of a thesis approved by the thesis committee (for requirements for writing a thesis, see A Guide to the Preparation of Master’s Theses, available through the website of the Graduate and Continuing Education Admissions office,
http://www.strose.edu/graduateadmissions/faculty);
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Satisfactory performance in student teaching;
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Satisfactory performance in student teaching seminar; and
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Satisfactory completion of portfolio course.
Total Credit Hours: 45-48
Internship/Field Experience/Service:
Required Course:
| EDU 506 | Educational Foundations | 3 |
| ELE 515 | Early Literacy Development in the Classroom | 3 |
| ELE 516 | Literacy in the Intermediate Grades | 3 |
| ELE 563 | Literature for Literacy Development, Grades 1-6 | 3 |
| ELE 580 | Curriculum and Instruction for Grades 1-6 | 3 |
| ELE 585 | Methods of Teaching Language Arts and Social Studies 1-6 | 3 |
| ELE 586 | Methods of Teaching Science and Math 1-6 | 3 |
| ELE 546 | Student Teaching in Childhood Education | 6 |
EDU 506: Number of required course-embedded field experience hours – 5
ELE 515, ELE 516, ELE 563: Number of required course-embedded field experience hours – 7 hours each
ELE 580: Number of required course-embedded field experience hours – 10
ELE 585, ELE 586: Number of required course-embedded field experience hours – 12 hours each
ELE 546: Number of required course-embedded field experience hours - 40
Culminating Academic Experiences:
Student Teaching, Student Teaching Seminar, and Portfolio (9 Credits)
| ELE 546 | Student Teaching in Childhood Education | 6 |
| ELE 550 | Student Teaching Seminar | 2 |
| ELE 584 | Portfolio Evaluation | 1 |
Educational Research
Thesis may be taken for three or six credits, but students who wish to stay within the 45-credit minimum should select Thesis for three credits.
Professional Accreditation:
The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs are fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.
The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
The specialized accrediting agencies noted below are recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation: Programs offered by The College of Saint Rose for the preparation of all school professionals, leading to initial and advanced certifications, are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Admissions and Financial Aid Information:
General Admission Information
Eligibility for admission to The College of Saint Rose graduate programs is typically based upon the following minimum requirements:
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Submission of a completed application and a Statement of Purpose of approximately 300 words detailing the applicant’s goals for graduate study.
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Evidence of the possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution through submission of official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended
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Academic and professional qualifications for graduate study, as indicated by two letters of recommendation.
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A grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), overall and in the undergraduate major.
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Other admission criteria specified by academic programs such as submission of resumes, writing samples, portfolios, test scores, and participation in interviews or admissions workshops.
Applicants to The College of Saint Rose are responsible for completing their applications by submitting all required components. Prospective students may wish to visit our website for online application options and downloadable forms.
See Graduate Admissions section for more information.
Financial Aid
The College of Saint Rose has long been committed to the premise that a quality education should be within the reach of qualified students. To this end, the College serves its student body through a comprehensive program of federal, state, and institutional financial aid. While the basic responsibility for financing education lies with the students and their families, scholarships, loans, and/or assistantships can supplement insufficient family resources. The amount of aid available through the College is limited and is awarded on the basis of academic merit. All financial assistance from the College is subject to adjustment if the recipients are later granted aid from other sources. Financial aid awards are contingent upon students’ maintaining good academic standing and satisfactory academic progress.
See Financial Aid section for more information.
Additional Admission Requirements for Degree and College Recommendation for Certification
This program is designed for students who do not hold initial or provisional certification in Childhood Education or Early Childhood Education. The program requires a minimum of 45 credits of study and includes a one-semester, full-time student teaching experience. Consistent with New York State guidelines, this initial certification program in Childhood Education requires 100 hours of classroom field experience prior to student teaching. These are course-embedded field experience hours that must be completed in grades 1-6. Students must obtain fingerprint clearance from the New York State Department of Education or equivalent security clearance prior to the commencement of all field experiences. Fingerprinting information is available in the Field Placement and Advising Office of the School of Education, and on the New York State Department of Education “TEACH” website. Field experiences occur during the normal school day. Candidates are required to be available to complete the necessary field experience hours during the school day.
Admission into the College does not ensure good standing in the program in Childhood Education, nor does good standing in the Childhood Education program ensure admission to student teaching. Teacher candidates must apply for student teaching in accordance with program guidelines while completing education course requirements. In order to be eligible for initial teacher certification in New York State, teacher candidates must pass required New York State Teacher Certification Examinations. Upon fulfilling the academic requirements of the program and being recommended for certification by the College, receiving fingerprint clearance, and passing examinations required by the New York State Education Department, students qualify for initial certification in Childhood Education (grades 1-6) in New York State, and will have fulfilled the academic requirements for professional certification. Candidates must apply for certification to the New York State Education Department. Application must be completed online through the New York State Department of Education “TEACH” website. Application instructions and links can be found on The College of Saint Rose website.
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