Master of Science in Education (MSEd)

Adolescence Education

For students who hold initial certification in biology, chemistry, earth science, English, French, mathematics, physics, social studies, or Spanish, this program combines advanced study and practice in both an academic area and in professional education, enhancing the teaching and leadership abilities of secondary-school educators. Completion of this degree and other requirements leads to professional certification in New York State as a teacher in grades 7-12 in one of the above areas. See http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert for more information about teacher certification regulations.

Students must complete the degree within five years of matriculating in the program and must earn a cumulative average of B or better to graduate. See also: Graduate School Academic Policies .

Minimum Requirements for Degree (courses are subject to change)

This program requires a minimum of 36 credit-hours. All courses must be selected with the advice and approval of the student's faculty adviser based on the student's strengths, academic background and professional experience.

Required Courses

24-28 required credits consisting of:

8-12 credits in arts and sciences
12 credits in discipline-specific pedagogy that will typically include SEC 593. Philosophical and Theoretical Foundations in the Pedagogy (of the discipline); SEC 594. Curriculum and Teaching (in the discipline); and SEC 592. Final Integrative Study.
4 credits in a research/assessment course (e.g., EDUC 541 Applied Research Techniques or an alternative approved by the adviser).

Elective courses

8-12 credits. These elective courses are typically education courses drawn from the categories of psychology and cultural foundations, literacy and learning, special education and research/assessment. They may also include additional coursework in the discipline as deemed necessary by the adviser.