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2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) EdM

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Programs in childhood education deal with children from grades one through six. The program in childhood education is also available with a bilingual extension/specialization. The Initial/Professional Program in Childhood Education is designed specifically for graduate students without an undergraduate degree in education who wish to teach at the childhood level. The Professional Program in Childhood Education is designed for graduate students who completed an approved undergraduate major and hold a New York State Initial Certification in childhood education.

I. Initial/Professional Curriculum

Major Area Requirements (36 credits)

Electives (6 credits)

Select 2 from:

Field Experience (15 credits)

Culminating Experience: Exam, Project or Thesis (0-3 credits)

Total Initial/Professional Curriculum Credits: 57-60

3.0 Degree GPA required

 

II. Professional Curriculum (General Elementary Emphasis)

Major Area Requirement (3 credits)

Emphasis Area (18 credits)

Select 18 credits from:

Electives (12 credits)

Select 12 credits from:

  • Any courses not used to complete the Emphasis Area above.

Culminating Experience: Exam, Project or Thesis (0-3 credits)

Additional Requirements

Required for Conferral of Degree:

  • Proof of completion of Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) workshop
  • Proof of completion of NYSED Students with Disabilities Requirement
  • Proof of valid NYS Initial Teacher Certificate

Total Professional Credits: 33-36

3.0 Degree GPA required

 

II. Professional Curriculum (Literacy Emphasis)

Major Area Requirements (24 credits)

Literacy Electives (6 credits)

Select 6 credits from:

Childhood Elective (3 credits)

Select 3 from:

  • A course not used from the Literacy Elective area.

Culminating Experience: Exam, Project or Thesis (0-3 credits)

Additional Requirements

Required for Conferral of Degree:

  • Proof of completion of Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) workshop
  • Proof of completion of NYSED Students with Disabilities Requirement
  • Proof of valid NYS Initial Teacher Certificate

Total Professional Credits: 33-36

3.0 Degree GPA required

 

II. Professional Curriculum (Math Emphasis)

Major Area Requirement (3 credits)

Emphasis Area (18 credits)

Select 18 credits from:

Electives (12 credits)

Select 12 credits:

  • Courses not used to complete the Emphasis Area.

Culminating Experience: Exam, Project or Thesis (0-3 credits)

Additional Requirements

Required for Conferral of Degree:

  • Proof of completion of Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) workshop
  • Proof of completion of NYSED Students with Disabilities Requirement
  • Proof of valid NYS Initial Teacher Certificate

Total Professional Credits: 33-36

3.0 Degree GPA required

 

II. Professional Curriculum (Science Emphasis)

Major Area Requirement (3 credits)

Emphasis Area (18 credits)

Select 18 credits from:

Electives (12 credits)

Select 12 credits:

  • Courses not used to complete the Emphasis Area.

Culminating Experience: Exam, Project or Thesis (0-3 credits)

Additional Requirements

Required for Conferral of Degree:

  • Proof of completion of Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) workshop
  • Proof of completion of NYSED Students with Disabilities Requirement
  • Proof of valid NYS Initial Teacher Certificate

Total Professional Credits: 33-36

3.0 Degree GPA required

 

II. Professional Curriculum (Social Studies Emphasis)

Major Area Requirement (3 credits)

Emphasis Area (18 credits)

Select 18 credits from:

Electives (12 credits)

Select 12 credits from:

  • Courses not used to complete the Emphasis Area.

Culminating Experience: Exam, Project or Thesis (0-3 credits)

Additional Requirements

Required for Conferral of Degree:

  • Proof of completion of Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) workshop
  • Proof of completion of NYSED Students with Disabilities Requirement
  • Proof of valid NYS Initial Teacher Certificate

Total Professional Credits: 33-36

3.0 Degree GPA required

 

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1) Pedagogical Content Knowledge: Students will flexibly adapt and implement pedagogical approaches that meet the needs of all learners.

2) Commitment to All Learners: Students will build relationships with students through mindful, intentional interactions that demonstrate enthusiasm, care, and humility.

3) Collaborative Professionalism: Students will practice critical reflection and inquiry independently and in collaboration with peers.

4) Professional Stance and Action: Students will exhibit dispositions that reflect commitment to culturally-responsive sustaining pedagogies, knowledge of individual and group differences, and how these differences influence learning communities.

5) Critical Integration of Curriculum and Instructional Tools: Students will use a repertoire of curricular and instructional tools and evidence-based practices to support inclusive, equitable learning.

6) Commitment to School, Family, & Community Engagement: Students will affirm the expertise, wisdom, assets, and strengths that reside in families and communities, and develop skills to connect authentically with families and communities.

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

 

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