Admissions
1) Completion of an undergraduate or graduate history or social science major or equivalent, with a minimum of 21 credits in history;
2) Completion of general education core requirements in artistic expression; communication; information retrieval; history and social sciences; humanities; a language other than English; scientific and mathematical processes; and written analysis and expression. Students will have to make up any deficiencies;
3) Minimum 3.0 overall undergrad GPA and in the major;
4) Must hold an MA or MS degree in one of the areas approved by NYSED with a minimum 3.0 GPA in that degree.
5) Three letters of recommendation, at least two of which are from faculty members;
6) Interview and completion of an on-site essay;
7) GRE General Test score report (for those who matriculate on or after July 1, 2016)
Program Requirements
|
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
|
EDUC 7500A |
Adolescent Learning and Development |
3 |
|
EDSE 7600A |
Issues for Secondary School Teachers |
2 |
|
SPED 5000K |
Introduction to Inclusive Education |
3 |
|
EDSE 1200E |
Reading and Writing Instruction |
3 |
|
EDSE 2100E |
Methods of Teaching Secondary Social Studies |
4 |
|
EDSE 2300E |
Development of the Secondary School: Philosophy, Urban Issues, and Curriculum Development in Secondary School Social Studies |
4 |
|
EDSE 7600G* |
Student Teaching |
4 |
|
EDUC 1900G |
Child Abuse & Health Seminar |
0 |
|
EDSE 7603G* |
Seminar in Student Teaching in Secondary Schools |
2 |
*Must Apply for; Check deadlines in Office of Field Experiences
Certification Requirements
|
Name |
Completion Timeline |
|
CST or EAS |
Candidates must pass one of the exams (CST or EAS) upon applying for Student Teaching. It is recommended that candidates take both exams before Student Teaching. |
|
edTPA |
Complete while Student Teaching |
|
DASA |
Complete while Student Teaching |
|
TEACH |
Register before graduation |
