Middle School Extension in (grades 5-6), MSEd
Program Code 0808
Description
This program is designed for teachers who hold a valid New York State teaching certificate in Secondary/Adolescence Education (grades 7-12) and have completed a major of at least 30 credits in the subject for which the extension is sought. The aim of the program is to prepare grade 7-12 educators to effectively teach in grades 5-6. The program includes the study of early adolescent development and instructional approaches of particular importance to the middle grades. Courses are designed to strengthen the certified teachers' ability to focus on the pedagogical and developmental needs of all pupils across grades 5-12. A minimum of 34 credits is required for the Master of Science in Education in grades 5-6.
Upon successful completion of the program, candidates will be eligible for New York State middle school extension (grades 5-6).
Degree Requirements
A minimum of 34 credits is required for the Master of Science in Education degree in Grades 5-6 Content Area Extension. These credits are distributed as follows:
- 31 credits of required courses;
- 3 credits of college supervised practicum in middle school education;
- Satisfactory performance on a written comprehensive examination (see Graduation Requirements).
Required Courses and Practicum (34 credits)
| ED 5001 | INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION | 3 |
| ED 5042 | APPLIED RESEARCH IN BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| ED 5282 | CONTENT ENHANCEMENT FOR STUDENT WITH LEARNING PROBLEMS | 3 |
| ED 5390 | COLLABORATION WITH PROFESSIONALS AND PARENTS | 3 |
| ED 5410 | RESEARCH IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND THEORIES OF LEARNING | 3 |
| ED 5650 | THE YOUNG ADOLESCENT IN MIDDLE SCHOOL | 3 |
| ED 5532 | RESEARCH IN LITERACY TEACHING FOR DIVERSE CHILDHOOD LEARNERS | 4 |
| ED 5531 | RESEARCH IN TEACHING MATHEMATICS FOR CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | 3 |
| ED 5533 | RESEARCH IN TEACHING LANGUAGE ARTS FOR CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | 3 |
| ED 5534 | RESEARCH IN TEACHING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | 3 |
| ED 5535 | RESEARCH IN TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES FOR CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | 3 |
| ED 5640 | MIDDLE SCHOOL PRACTICUM | 3 |
ED 5531, ED 5533, ED 5534, ED 5535: Students must take 3 of the 4 courses marked. They do not have to take the Research course in the content area in which they are already certified.