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2010-2011 Graduate Studies Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
Foundations of Education, M.A.
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Graduate Program Director TBA
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Program Overview
This program is designed to provide an understanding of philosophical,
historical and social foundations of education and draws from diverse
disciplines, including philosophy, history, anthropology, psychology,
sociology, political science and economics. This program attracts
thoughtful individuals with diverse professional goals and interests
who want a deeper understanding of education in modern society.
Engaging students in an interpretive study of educational beliefs,
practices, and arrangements, it includes courses in educational history
and philosophy; multicultural and cross-cultural education; sociology
of education; childhood, adolescence, and the family; and aesthetic
education. The program satisfies New York state requirements for
professional certification in the following areas: early childhood,
childhood, and adolescence including English, social studies, foreign
language, science, mathematics, music and fine arts. Admission Requirements
Applications for admission to the Foundations of Education Program are made to
the Graduate Admissions Office. A committee of full-time members of the Foundations
of Education Program bases its decision to accept or reject a candidate on a comprehensive
review of the following criteria:
- B.A. or B.S. degree, with a minimum GPA of 2.75. Students with a minimum GPA
of 2.5 or higher may be accepted into the program on a probationary status if
relevant considerations warrant such an exception.
- A recent writing sample.
- Statement of purpose for pursuing Foundation of Education studies.
- Interview with a faculty member in Foundations of Education.
- Initial certification in one of the content areas listed below for students seeking professional certification.
Program Requirements - Semester Hours: 33-36
I. For students not seeking professional certification, the program of studies involves the following:
- Foundations of Education: 15 s.h.
Students must complete 15 s.h. of 200-level courses in Foundations of Education. The student may select any 200-level course offered under advisement.
- Electives: 18 s.h.
Electives may be chosen, under advisement, from Liberal Arts and Sciences, Foundations of Education, or other courses within the School of Education, Health and Human Services.
II. For students who are seeking Professional certification in the content areas listed below, the program of studies involves the following:
- Foundations of Education: 15 s.h.
Students must complete a 15 s.h. of 200-level courses in Foundations of Education. The student may select any 200-level course offered under advisement.
- Electives: 6 s.h.
Students may select additional Foundations of Education courses or other courses from Liberal Arts and Sciences and School of Education, Health and Human Services.
Content/Pedagogy Linkage - Semester Hours:12-15
Students who are seeking professional certification complete only the content-pedagogy linkage for the initial area of certification held. A. Early Childhood - Semester Hours: 12
A minimum of 3 s.h. in each of the following three areas for a total of 12 s.h. (with advisement):
Social Studies:
ISI 201 Cultural Diversity and Global Perspectives, 3 s.h. (New College for Interdisciplinary Studies course) Mathematics, Science and Technology:
MATH 280T Fundamentals of Pre-College Mathematics, 3 s.h. B. Childhood - Semester Hours: 12
Select four courses from the following: C. English - Semester Hours: 12
- SED 232 Curriculum and Instruction in English, 3 s.h.
Select three (with advisement) from:
- MAP 262 World Literature or equivalents in ENGL or LYST, 3 s.h.
D. Fine Arts - Semester Hours: 12
E. Languages Other Than English - Semester Hours: 12
Complete only the requirements below for the target language of initial certification.
All target languages must take the following:
- SED 233 Curriculum and Instruction in Foreign Languages, 3 s.h.
1. French:
Select three courses (with advisement) from: 2. German:
Select three courses (with advisement) from the following:
- GERM 221-226 Readings in Literature or Special Studies, 3 s.h. each
3. Russian:
Select three courses (with advisement) from the following:
- RUS 221-226 Readings in Literature or Special Studies, 3 s.h. each
4. Spanish
Select three courses (with advisement) from the following: F. Mathematics - Semester Hours: 12
- SED 234 Curriculum and Instruction in Mathematics, 3 s.h.
Select three courses (with advisement) from the following: G. Music - Semester Hours: 15
- SED 227A Curriculum Design and Instruction in Music (PreK-12), 3 s.h.
Select courses from the following: H. Science - Semester Hours: 12
- SED 235 Curriculum and Instruction in Science, 3 s.h.
Select three courses (with advisement) from the following:
- Graduate Special Topics courses in BIO, CHEM, GEOL, and PHYS (with permission of the instructor and the graduate adviser).
- GEOL 251 Readings I, 3 s.h.
- GEOL 252 Readings II, 3 s.h.
I. Social Studies - Semester Hours: 12
- SED 236 Curriculum and Instruction in Social Studies, 3 s.h.
Select three courses (with advisement) from the following:
- ISI 201 Cultural Diversity and Global Perspectives, 3 s.h. (New College for Interdisciplinary Studies course)
Comprehensive Examination/Master’s Essay
In order to complete the Foundations of Education program, a student must either
pass a comprehensive examination or write a master’s essay. If the student chooses
the examination, faculty members create questions based on the student’s program
of studies. The questions require the student to draw from ideas, theories, readings,
and experiences from different courses. Though the examination is not intended
to be research oriented, the faculty hopes it will provide students the occasion
to arrive at new insights as they continue to think further about issues initially
touched upon in their classes.
If students choose to write a master’s essay, they work with a full-time faculty
member who has expertise in the topic of interest. From this collaborative relationship,
the student and faculty member determine the parameters for the project. While
the process is specific to the interests of the student, all individuals are expected
to conduct an independent research project. The end product is intended to reflect
the student’s enhanced knowledge and understanding of educational foundations
issues in relation to a particular subject. Graduation Requirements
Graduation from the program requires:
- Satisfaction of all outstanding course requirements according to the student’s
individual program of study (33-36 s.h.).
- Completion of all course work with an overall GPA of 3.0.
- Satisfactory completion of a comprehensive examination or a master’s essay (see
FDED 301, 302).
Certification Requirements
Please contact the Office of Certification and Educational Support Services about other specific certification requirements. |
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