The M.S. in Childhood Education Transitional B Pathway is designed for candidates seeking initial teacher certification in New York State who lack courses in teaching, but who possess a bachelors or masters degree with a major in the subject they plan to teach. This program is designed for candidates seeking initial teaching certification in Childhood Education, grades 1-6. After completing the introductory pedagogical component through a rigorous summer term, candidates in this pathway are eligible to be employed as full-time certified teachers of record in NYS public schools.
Summary
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| 38 |
| Total Credits | 38 |
Degree Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| EDUC 50000 | Professional Development Seminar | 0 |
| EDUC 50300 | The Exceptional Child and the Classroom | 3 |
| EDUC 50100 | Literacy Development for Linguistically Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 51210 | Seminar in Reflective Practice | 3 |
| EDUC 56500 | Educational Technology for Childhood Educators | 3 |
| EDUC 60000 | Professional Semester in Education | 6 |
| EDUC 60500 | Foundations of Language, Literacy, and Culture | 3 |
| EDUC 61000 | Teaching and Learning in Diverse Elementary Schools | 3 |
| EDUC 62000 | Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary School Social Studies | 3 |
| EDUC 63000 | Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary School Science | 3 |
| EDUC 64000 | Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary School Mathematics | 3 |
| EDUC 65000 | Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary School Language Arts and Literacy | 3 |
| ART 52500 | Integrating Visual Art in the Elementary School Curriculum | 1 |
| MUED 65000 | Music for Elementary Classroom Teachers | 1 |
| EDUC 19210 | Child Abuse Identification and Prevention | 0 |
| EDUC 19230 | School Violence Prevention | 0 |
| EDUC 19240 | Harassment, Bullying, and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention | 0 |
| Total Credits | 38 |
