Program: C.A.S. in Middle School Extension (Grades 5-6) - Hofstra University

Apr 12, 2025

2005-2006 Graduate Studies Bulletin

Assistant Professor Stacki, Graduate Program Director, (516) 463-5783,
Sandra.L.Stacki@hofstra.edu

This advanced certificate program for Middle Childhood education is designed for graduate students who have completed 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.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must be in the process of completing or currently possess Initial or Professional Certification in adolescence education (grades 7-12). 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).

Applicants must:
Submit a completed application form obtained form the Office of Graduate Admissions; possess a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher in all graduate course work; interview with the Middle Childhood Education Program Director. 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. Program Director must approve electives.

Program Requirements - Semester Hours: 6

CT 221 - Middle Childhood Philosophy and Teaching Credits: 3 s.h.

Choose Under Advisement From - Semester Hours: 3

Select one course from the following, with advisement:

CT 247A - Middle Childhood Curriculum: 5-6 Credits: 3 s.h.
or a methods course, 3 s.h., in the primary area of certification, specific to grades 5-6
Recommmendations:
ELED 205 - Language in the Curriculum Credits: 3 s.h.
(for English Education majors)
SED 276 - Teaching United States History-A Projects Approach Credits: 3 s.h.
(for majors in social studies Education)

Graduation Requirements

A minimum GPA of 3.0 in overall graduate work.
All course work taken in satisfaction of this certificate must have been taken within a five year period.

Teacher Certification Requirements

Please contact the Advisement and Certification Office for information regarding the fingerprinting requirement and any other specific certification requirements.