MST in Childhood Education
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The Master of Science for Teachers (MST) program provides a strong foundation for candidates who want to teach but do not have an undergraduate degree in education. Every MST candidate enrolled in our program
is challenged to reflect on his or her prior notions about schools, classrooms, teaching, and learning. Differentiated instruction is emphasized and technology is incorporated into all aspects of the program. Candidates exit the program with the pedagogical knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to become a successful classroom teacher.
The Childhood Education program is a 36-credit program which prepares candidates to teach children in grades 1-6. This program is recognized by the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI). Upon completion of the program, candidates are eligible for the Initial Teaching Certificate in Childhood Education in New York State for grades 1-6.
The MST program is an evening program that allows the career changer and college graduate to work during the day while attending class at night, and is available on our Westchester and New York City campuses. Classes are scheduled in the evening,
with each class meeting one evening per week for three hours. On the Westchester campus, MST courses are scheduled during the fall and spring semesters from 4:30 p.m. - 7:20 p.m. or from 7:30 p.m. - 10:20 p.m. (It should be noted, however, that most courses are offered at the earlier hour.) On the NYC campus, MST courses are scheduled during the fall and spring semesters from 5:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m or 6:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.. During the summer sessions on both campuses, courses meet twice a week in the late afternoon or early evening.
with each class meeting one evening per week for three hours. On the Westchester campus, MST courses are scheduled during the fall and spring semesters from 4:30 p.m. - 7:20 p.m. or from 7:30 p.m. - 10:20 p.m. (It should be noted, however, that most courses are offered at the earlier hour.) On the NYC campus, MST courses are scheduled during the fall and spring semesters from 5:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m or 6:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.. During the summer sessions on both campuses, courses meet twice a week in the late afternoon or early evening.
MST candidates may choose to pursue the program on a full- or part-time basis. Candidates may not register for more than 9 graduate credits or three courses (9 credits is considered full-time study at the graduate level) in the fall and spring semesters. In addition, candidates are limited to registering for no more than one course in each of the two summer sessions, and no more than one course while student teaching.
Candidates enrolled in this program should plan approximately two years to complete the MST.
Degree Requirements
Core Courses (12 credits)
ED 630 Human Development in the School Context 3
ED 631 Educational Psychology 3
ED 632 Language, Meaning, and the Development of Global Perspectives 3
in Diverse Schools
ED 633 Foundations of Education 3
Childhood Track (15 credits)
ED 627 Literacy in the Humanities 3
ED 634 Early Childhood Literacy: Processes and Practices 3
ED 636 Science Interdisciplinary Teaching, Grades 1–6 3
ED 637 Mathematics Interdisciplinary Teaching, Grades 1–6 3
ED 670 Trends and Issues in Special Education 3
Capstone Experience (9 credits)
ED 691 Student Teaching in the Childhood Classroom 6
and
ED 690 Teacher as Researcher 3
Total Credits: 36
