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Feb 17, 2025
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2005-2006 Graduate Studies Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
M.A. in Elementary Education
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Associate Professor Kaufman, Graduate Program Co-Director, (516) 463-6566, Judith.S.Kaufman@hofstra.edu
Associate Professor Fusco, Graduate Program Co-Director, (516) 463-7704, Esther.Fusco@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.
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 to 9
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: 8 to 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.
- Completion of all course requirements in one of the following specialization areas: The Arts and Humanities; Curriculum Studies in Multicultural Communities; or Educational Technology.
- Successful completion of the Master’s Thesis.
- All course work in the Master’s degree program must be completed within a five-year period.
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 arrange field placements. |
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