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Sep 07, 2024
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2022-2023 Graduate Studies Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
Middle Childhood Extension (Grades 5-6), Adv. Cert.
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Professor Stacki, Graduate Program Director, 516-463-5783
This advanced certificate program for middle childhood education is designed for undergraduate and graduate students who have or are in the process of completing New York state initial or professional teacher certification in grades 7-12. This program extends the certification into grades 5-6.
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Admission Requirements
Applications for admission to this advanced certificate program in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Technology are made to the Graduate Admission Office. Admission is based on a comprehensive review of multiple criteria. The department understands that any single criterion may not reliably predict a student’s potential for success in the program. Students may consider applying even if they fail to meet one of the criteria listed below but feel that other aspects of their experience might compensate. All individual cases will be reviewed by an Admissions Counselor before being referred to the graduate program for further review.
- Initial or professional certification (or in progress) in a secondary subject, grades 7-12.
- A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on all undergraduate course work, or it’s equivalent (e.g., a 3.0 in a completed graduate program). We encourage you to submit all transcripts from your undergraduate work and any graduate work for consideration.
- An interview with the middle childhood education program director.
The program leads to an extension of certification into grades 5 and 6 for the subject area of the original certification. These areas include English, mathematics, social studies, and science (biology, chemistry, earth science, or physics).
Students who hold provisional rather than initial certification are required to demonstrate completion of 6 s.h. elective credit, of which 3 s.h. must be in the teaching of literature/language arts. The program director must approve electives.
Program Requirements - Semester Hours: 6
Graduation Requirements
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 in overall graduate work.
- Completion of all required Educational Law Seminars.
- All course work taken in satisfaction of this certificate must have been taken within a five-year period.
Teacher Certification Requirements
Upon successful completion of degree requirements, students will be eligible to apply for the University’s recommendation for New York state certification. Contact the School of Education Dean’s Office for information regarding any required Educational Law seminars* and other certification requirements.
*Please note, as of December 31, 2013, the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education now require a new six-hour seminar for Training in Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination Prevention and Intervention, required under the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA): http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/news/newsitem05162013.html.
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