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Apr 20, 2024
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2004-2005 Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
M.A. in Elementary Education
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Professor Koch, Graduate Program Director, (516) 463-5777, catjzk@hofstra.edu
The program of studies in Elementary Education leading to the Master of Arts
(M.A.) degree is designed to provide advanced study in elementary school curriculum
and instruction for those holding Initial Certification in Childhood Education
(grades 1-6) or Early Childhood Education (birth-grade 2). Special Provision for
Childhood Certification (See footnote *)
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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 Childhood or Early Childhood Education.
(Applicants who have Provisional Certification rather that Initial Certification
should see the appropriate graduate program director for the program alternatives.)
- A minimum grade point average of 2.75 in each of two categories: overall undergraduate
course work and course work in the liberal arts and sciences. Applicants with
GPAs between 2.5 and 2.75 may be accepted provisionally, subject to specific 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.
- An interview with the Program Director.
The Department understands that any single criterion may not reliably predict
a candidate’s potential for success in a graduate program. Candidates may wish
to apply if they do not meet one of the criteria but feel that other aspects of
their experience may compensate.
Matriculated students must complete a minimum of 24 s.h. of the M.A. program
in residence at Hofstra. No more than 6 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.
Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in order to remain
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. Students must receive
grades of B or higher in all required (non-elective) courses in the program. Program Requirements - Semester Hours: 35 to 36
The major in Elementary Education consists of a minimum of 35 semester hours
of graduate course work. Students must complete all course requirements from one
of the following areas of specialization: Specialization Area: The Arts and Humanities
Phase 1. Curriculum and Teaching Core - Semester Hours: 6
Phase 2. The Arts and Humanities - Semester Hours: 12
Select four courses from the following:Phase 3. Education Electives - Semester Hours: 9
Select three courses from the following:Phase 4. Culminating Thesis Courses and Field Consultation - Semester Hours: 8 to 9
Specialization Area: Curriculum Studies in Multicultural Communities
Phase 1. Curriculum and Teaching Core - Semester Hours: 6
Phase 2. Curriculum Studies in Multicultural Communities - Semester Hours: 12
Take both ELED 207 and 224 and choose two courses from the FDED courses. Phase 3. School of Education and Allied Human Services Electives - Semester Hours: 9
Select three courses from the following:
- EADM 280G Media and Its Impact on School Organization, 3 s.h.
- EADM 280X Power, Politics and Public Schools, 3 s.h.
- FDED 287C Education and the Public Sphere, 3 s.h.
Phase 4. Culminating Thesis Courses and Field Consultation - Semester Hours: 8
Specialization Area: Educational Technology
Phase 1. Curriculum and Teaching Core - Semester Hours: 6
Phase 2. Educational Technology - Semester Hours: 12
Take CT 200, 210A, and 214A and choose one of 211A, 215A, and 275. Phase 3. Educational Electives - Semester Hours: 9
Select three courses from the following: Phase 4. Culminating Thesis Courses and Field Consultation - Semester Hours: 9
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of all course requirements for the Master of Arts program in Elementary
Education (35-36 s.h.) with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher;
- No grades lower than B in required (non-elective) courses;
- Completion of all course requirements in one of the following specialization
areas: The Arts and Humanities; Curriculum Studies in Multicultural Communities;
or Educational Technology; and
- Successful completion of the Master’s Thesis.
- All course work in the Master’s degree program must be completed within a five-year
period.
Teacher Certification Requirements
Upon successful completion of a teacher education program, students will be eligible
to apply for the University’s recommendation for New York State Certification.
For Initial Certification, students are required to have passing scores on each
of the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCE): the Liberal
Arts and Sciences Test (LAST), the Assessment of Teaching Skills-Written (ATS-W),
and the appropriate Content Specialty Tests (CST’s). Students not receiving passing
scores on all New York State required examinations will not be eligible for certification.
In addition, all students who are recommended by Hofstra’s Advisement and Certification
Office must attend seminars in Child Abuse and Maltreatment, Substance Abuse,
Fire and Arson and Safe Schools Against Violence (Project SAVE). It is strongly
recommended that students complete the Liberal Arts and Sciences Test (LAST) prior
to student teaching and the ATS-W and the appropriate CST during student teaching.
Please contact the Advisement and Certification Office for information regarding
the fingerprinting requirement and any other specific requirements regarding certification. Footnotes
*Special Provision for Childhood Certification: Students holding an Initial Certificate
in Early Childhood Education and who wish to obtain an additional certification
in Childhood Education must register for ELED 253D for 2 semester hours. Students
will be required to fulfill a 20-day field experience in grades 3-6. Additionally,
students must complete 50 clock hours of classroom participation/observation prior
to enrolling in ELED 253D. The classroom participation/ observation field experience
will be planned and supervised by the student’s academic adviser. All participation/
observation field experiences will occur in grades 3-6. Students should contact
the Office of Field Placement in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching to
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