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Dec 04, 2024
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2006-2007 Graduate Studies Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
Special Education, M.S.Ed. in Early Childhood
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Associate Professor Schwartz, Graduate Program Director, (516) 463-5778, Diane.C.Schwartz@hofstra.edu
For students with New York State Certification in Early Childhood Education (birth-grade
2), or Childhood Education (grades 1-6) to become teachers of young children (birth-grade
2) with disabilities: 33-36 s.h. program.
This program consists of core courses in early childhood special education including
a student teaching experience, with related courses in early childhood curriculum
and instruction. The Early Childhood Special Education program at Hofstra provides
students with the knowledge, skills and values needed to work effectively as early
interventionists with children, birth through age three and their families, and
to serve as early childhood special educators with children at the preschool through
second grade level. Early childhood special education programs build upon general
education and all students must have prerequisite preparation in early childhood
and/or childhood education.
This program reflects a field-integrated approach which consists of a minimum
of 100 clock hours of field work prior to student teaching. Field experiences
are linked to each of the courses that comprise the professional core and include
participant observation and field-related projects at the early childhood developmental
level (birth through second grade) across a variety of school settings including
high-needs school districts. Students attend parent and professional meetings,
as well as work individually with students with disabilities.
Upon completion of this program candidates will qualify for initial certification
for teaching students with disabilities in early childhood as well as the annotation
for teaching students with severe or multiple disabilities in early childhood.
This program leads to New York State Initial/Professional Certification in Special
Education at the Early Childhood level.
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Admission Requirements
Admission to the Master of Science in Education in Early Childhood Special Education
Program is based on a comprehensive review of multiple criteria including the
following:
- Initial or professional New York State Teacher Certification in: Early Childhood
or Childhood Education.
- A completed application form.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Three letters of recommendation addressing the applicant’s potential to succeed
in the teaching of students with disabilities.
- A written personal statement of professional intent.
- Interview with a faculty member in Special Education.
The department understands that any single criterion may not reliably predict
a candidate’s potential for success in a graduate program. Consequently, candidates
are welcome to apply if they do not meet one of the criteria but feel that other
aspects of their experience may compensate. Program Requirements - Semester Hours: 33 to 36
Matriculated students must complete a minimum of 27 s.h. of the M.S. in Education
program in residence at Hofstra. No more than 6 s.h. may be transferred into the
program. Student Teaching may be used to meet the 27 s.h. residency.
A maximum of 12 s.h. of graduate course work leading to the M.S. in Education
degree may be completed prior to matriculation in the program. Students must maintain
a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in order to remain in the program. Courses
in which students receive grades below C- confer no credit toward the graduate
degree but are included in determining grade point average. Early Childhood Curriculum - Semester Hours: 6
Knowledge Core - Semester Hours: 9
Associated Skills - Semester Hours: 15
Reflective Practice - Semester Hours: 3-6
Footnote
*Fulfills requirements for the annotation for Teaching Students With Severe or Multiple Disabilities. Field Experience Prior to Student Teaching
Field experiences are integrated extensively into course curricula. A minimum
of 100 clock hours of observation is required prior to student teaching. At least
one placement (SPED 207) will be spent in a site recognized by the New York State
Education Department as high-needs. Placements are arranged by the Office of Field
Placement and the Special Education Program Director.
Participation/observation field experiences which correspond to the developmental
level of the certificate holder are required in each of the following courses: Student Teaching
Students will qualify for admission to Student Teaching, SPED 237, when they
have satisfied the following requirements:
- Successful completion of 27 s.h. of core course work
- A grade point average of 3.0 or higher in overall graduate course work.
Admission by permission of the graduate program director and application to the
Office of Field Placement and the Department of Counseling, Research, Special
Education, and Rehabilitation are due on October 1 for the spring semester and
March 1 for the fall semester. Application forms are available in room 118 Hagedorn
Hall.
Students registered for SPED 237 will complete two student teaching experiences
at the early childhood developmental level across the full-range of disabilities.
Students registered for SPED 237A will complete a student teaching placement at
two early childhood developmental levels. Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum 33 to 36 s.h. in prescribed courses with a minimum
GPA of 3.0.
- Passing grade on the Comprehensive Examination.
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