Childhood and Childhood Special Education, MST

Campus: Online

For

Career changers and college graduates who want to teach elementary age children (grades 1-6), but do not have an undergraduate degree in education.

What You Learn

The pedagogical knowledge, skills, and disposition necessary to become a successful classroom teacher, both in general elementary and special education classrooms.

How You Learn

This 47-credit program provides a focused exploration into the organization of schools, the different ways that students learn, and the adaptation of teaching methods to meet the needs of individual students with and without disabilities in inclusive and self-contained settings.

Career Outcomes

After completing the program and passing the New York State Teacher Certification Exams, candidates are eligible for initial teaching certifications in Childhood Education (grades 1–6) and Students with Disabilities (grades 1–6) in New York State.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
State Regulation
EDG 511A	Child Abuse and Violence Prevention	0
EDG 511D	DASA- Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying and Discrimination in Schools, Prevention and Intervention	0
Foundations
EDG 639	Society, Schools, and the Developing Child	3
EDG 605	General Assessment	3
EDG 606	Learning Environments	3
EDG 609	Language, Literacy, and Global Perspectives	3
EDG 610	Curriculum and Methods in Inclusive Settings	3
Childhood Concentration
EDG 623	Health, Wellness, and Movement in Elementary Education	1
EDG 624	Applied Arts in the classroom	1
EDG 626	Literacy Methods for Diverse Populations (K-6)	3
EDG 627	Literacy Methods in Social Studies and Content Area Learning	4
EDG 636	Childhood Science Teaching Methods	3
EDG 637	Childhood Math Teaching Methods	3
Special Education Concentration
ED 671	Assessment, Diagnosis, Evaluation and Instructional Planning	2
EDG 607	Supporting Positive Behavior and Autonomy	3
EDG 618	Individual Program Planning	3
Capstone
ED 690	Teacher as Researcher	3
EDG 691	Student Teaching and Seminar in the Childhood Classroom	3
ED 679	Practicum in Special Education	3
Total Credits		47