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Apr 29, 2024
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2023-2024 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.
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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:
- 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 (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
Instruction Method
- In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)
Program Contact
Renad Aref
366 Baldy Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
Email: gseinfo@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-2110
SED Statement
This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).
Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.
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