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Mar 28, 2024
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2007-2008 Graduate Studies Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
Foreign Language Education, M.A.
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Assistant Professor Masrour, Graduate Program Director, (516) 463-5653, Mustapha.Masrour@hofstra.edu
Professor Powell, Romance Languages and Literatures Chairperson, (516) 463-5485, David.A.Powell@hofstra.edu
This program leads to professional certification for teachers who possess initial certification in adolescence education, valid for teaching French, German, Russian, or Spanish in grades 7-12. It provides advanced study in the curriculum, pedagogy, and content of the target language. The program conforms with the New York State Learning Standards for Languages other than English.
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Admission Requirements
Applications for admission to a Master of Arts (M.A.) program in the Department
of Curriculum and Teaching are made to the Graduate Admissions Office. Admission
is based on a comprehensive review of multiple criteria, including the following:
- A completed application form to the M.A. program.
- New York state initial certification in Adolescence Education, valid for teaching
a language other than English (French, German, Russian, or Spanish) in grades
7-12. (Applicants who have provisional certification rather than initial certification
should see the appropriate graduate program director for program alternatives.)
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 in each of two categories:
- Overall undergraduate course work;
- Course work in the content area in which certification will be sought.
Applicants with GPAs 2.5 and 2.75 may be accepted provisionally, subject
to special conditions.
- A written personal statement of professional intent and rationale.
- Two letters of reference that address the applicant’s potential to succeed in
the teaching profession and in graduate course work.
The department understands that any single criterion may not reliably predict
a student’s potential for success in the program. Candidates may wish to apply
even if they do not meet one of the criteria but feel that other aspects of their
experience might compensate.
Matriculated students must complete a minimum of 24 s.h. of the M.A. program
in residence at Hofstra. No more than 9 s.h. may be transferred into the program.
A maximum of 12 s.h. of graduate course work leading toward the M.A. degree may
be completed prior to matriculation in the program. Program Requirements - Semester Hours: 33
Students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 while
in the program. Grades of D or lower will not be counted toward the graduate degree
but will be included in determining the grade point average.
The major in Foreign Language Education consists of a minimum of 33 semester
hours of course work, including each of the following: Introductory Courses - Semester Hours: 6-12
Choose two to four courses (or alternative courses with advisement) from the following:
Content/Pedagogy Linkage - Semester Hours: 12
Complete only the requirements below for the target language of initial certification.
Each target language must also complete: A. Target Language: French Choose three courses (with advisement) from: 9 s.h.B. Target Language: German
Choose three courses (with advisement) from: 9 s.h.
- GERM 221-226 - Readings in Literature or Special Studies, 3 s.h.
C. Target Language: Russian
Choose three courses (with advisement) from the following: 9 s.h.
- RUS 221-226 - Readings in Literature or Special Studies, 3 s.h.
D. Target Language: Spanish
Choose three courses (with advisement) from: 9 s.h. Cognate Area - Semester Hours: 9 to 15 Choose (or alternative course with advisement) from:
A. Educational Technology - Semester Hours: 9 to 15
Choose (with advisement) from: B. Multicultural Education - Semester Hours: 9 to 15
Choose (with advisement) from:
- ISI 201 - Cultural Diversity and Global Perspecitves (New College course), 3 s.h.
C. The Arts and Humanities - Semester Hours: 9 to 15
Choose (with advisement) from: D. Interdisciplinary Studies - Semester Hours: 9 to 15 An independent concentration designed by the student with prior approval of the adviser. Gifted Education - Semester Hours: 12
Completion of this cognate leads to a Certification Extension in Gifted Education.
Complete each of the following: Bilingual Education - Semester Hours: 15
Completion of this cognate leads to a Certification Extension in Bilingual Education.
Complete each of the following: Choose one course from the following: Semester Hours: 3
Choose one course from the following: Semester Hours: 3
Electives - Semester Hours: 0-6
(with advisement)
Graduate course work in the target language, CT, ELED, FDED, LYST, MHAE, RES,
SED, or SPED recommended. Capstone Activity - Semester Hours: 3
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of the 33 s.h. course requirement in the M.A. program with no fewer
than 24 s.h. in residence.
- A minimum grade point average of 3.0 in overall graduate course work.
- Satisfactory completion of a departmental-approved curriculum project.
- All course work taken in satisfaction of the degree requirements must have been
completed within a five-year period.
Footnotes
* A minimum of 50 clock hours of college-supervised field experience is
required in this cognate area. Students are placed in the settings
specific to the foci of their teaching certificate. All field
experiences are incorporated into the course curricula. Placements are
arranged by the Office of Field Placement. Department policy is to
place students in districts other than those in which they currently
reside or in schools that they attended. To be eligible for the
Certification Extension in Gifted Education and Bilingual Education
students are required to have passing scores on the appropriate New
York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCE). Please contact
the Advisement and Certification Office for specific certification
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