Campus: NYC, Westchester
In the Combined Degree Program, the Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science in Education are earned concurrently.
- Early Childhood/Childhood Education1 and Literacy Specialist
- Early Childhood/Childhood Education1 and Special Education
- Early Childhood/Childhood Education1 and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
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Must choose a concentration in biology, English, history (for social studies), or mathematics.
LITERACY SPECIALIST*
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Credits | |
| Undergrad Financial package remains unchanged | ||
| TCH 493 | Student Teaching in Early Childhood and Childhood Settings | 7 |
| TCH 494 | Student Teaching Seminar in Early Childhood and Early Childhood Settings | 2 |
| ED 650 | Research/Theory in Developing Literacy | 3 |
| Undergraduate course, if needed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Summer | ||
| ED 652 | Assessment in Literacy: Grades B - 12 | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| Graduate eligibility applies for any financial aid | ||
| 2 days/week in Literacy CPD | ||
| ED 755B | Literacy Instruction & Technological Applications for a Diverse Population of Middle Grade Students | 3 |
| ED 757 | Adolescent Content Literacies in Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Settings (Grades 9-12) (Adolescent Content Literacies in Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Settings (Grades 9-12) (ED 757 for 24-25 cohort OR Graduate Elective for 23-24 cohort)) | 3 |
| ED 758 | Instructional Approaches for Tchng Writing, Digital Cmpsng, & Media Prdctn for a Diverse Pop of Stds | 3 |
| ED 677 | Literacy for Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| Graduate eligibility applies for any financial aid | ||
| ED 655A | Early Literacy Development in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Settings (Or Ed 650 if not taken) | 3 |
| ED 690 | Teacher as Researcher | 3 |
| ED 692L Student Teaching in the Adolescent Literacy Classroom or ED 691L Student Teaching in the Childhood Literacy Classroom (ED 692L will no longer be available after spring 2024) | 3 | |
| ED 754 | Literature and Digital Storytelling | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 42 | |
*Literacy Specialist Certification will transition to ALL GRADES beginning Spring 2024. Students completing programs through then will be provided with transitional plans. Please see your academic advisor for more information.
The guaranteed and per-credit tuition rates are determined by the student's date of admission to Pace, or date of readmission if the student took a semester or year off. Graduate tuition is per credit and may increase.
Course sequence is subject to change. Some courses may be available over the summer, so please speak to your advisor if you are interested in exploring this option. SOE will register students for grad-level classes
Special Education
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Credits | |
| Undergrad Financial package remains unchanged | ||
| TCH 493 | Student Teaching in Early Childhood and Childhood Settings | 7 |
| TCH 494 | Student Teaching Seminar in Early Childhood and Early Childhood Settings | 2 |
| ED 650 or EDG 609 |
Research/Theory in Developing Literacy or Language, Literacy, and Global Perspectives |
3 |
| Possible Dyson Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Summer II | ||
| ED 675 | Students with Severe Disabilities | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| Graduate eligibility applies for any financial aid | ||
| 2 days/week in Special Ed CPD | ||
| ED 671 | Assessment, Diagnosis, Evaluation and Instructional Planning | 3 |
| ED 672 | Differentiating Curriculum and Instruction | 3 |
| ED 677 | Literacy for Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| EDG 618 | Individual Program Planning | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| Graduate eligibility applies for any financial aid | ||
| ED 691S | Student Teaching in Childhood Special Education Classroom | 0-6 |
| EDG 607 | Supporting Positive Behavior and Autonomy | 3 |
| ED 690 | Teacher as Researcher | 3 |
| Graduate Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 9-15 | |
| Total Credits | 39-45 | |
The guaranteed and per-credit tuition rates are determined by the student's date of admission to Pace, or date of readmission if the student took a semester or year off. Graduate tuition is per credit and may increase.
Course sequence is subject to change. SOE will register students for grad-level classes
TESOL
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Credits | |
| Undergraduate financial aid package remains unchanged | ||
| TCH 493 | Student Teaching in Early Childhood and Childhood Settings | 7 |
| TCH 494 | Student Teaching Seminar in Early Childhood and Early Childhood Settings | 2 |
| ED 557 | Linguistics and Grammar for Language Teachers | 3 |
| Elective (Recommend LOTE) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Summer I | ||
| Elective (Recommend Ecuador with a Cause) | 3 | |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| Graduate eligibility applies for any financial aid | ||
| Two days/week in Childhood TESOL CPD | ||
| ED 551 | Foundations of Bilingual Education | 3 |
| ED 671 | Assessment, Diagnosis, Evaluation and Instructional Planning | 3 |
| ED 556A | CMA:Teaching Eng Language & Literacy to Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students | 3 |
| Graduate Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| ED 559 | Student Teaching or Practica for TESOL Candidates | 3 |
| ED 690 | Teacher as Researcher | 3 |
| ED 556B | CMA: Teaching Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students across the Content Areas | 3 |
| ED 650 | Research/Theory in Developing Literacy | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 42 | |