Teaching and Leadership
Preparing Teachers
Childhood Education (1-6)
Childhood (Elementary) Education at SU
The School of Education's Teaching and Leadership Programs prepares educators to promote the active learning and academic achievement of all students in inclusive environ-ments, and to serve as principled leaders and advocates for students in their schools, communities, and profession. We offer three levels of study in childhood (elementary) education: a bachelor of science (B.S.) degree in Inclusive Elementary and Special Education, master's degrees (M.S.) for those with or without initial preparation in childhood education, and the certificate of advanced study (C.A.S.). A concentration in childhood education is also available through the doctoral (Ph.D.) program in Teaching and Curriculum.
MS in Childhood Education/ Preparation Program
For further information, contact the program coordinator:
Dr. Patricia Tinto, Teaching and Leadership Programs
150 Huntington Hall, Syracuse, NY 13244-2340
(315)443-9659
This program offers teacher candidates:
- the opportunity for those holding a bachelor's degree with a major or concentration in a liberal arts area or its equivalent, but no prior coursework in teaching, to prepare for NYS certification as childhood teachers (grades 1-6) while earning a master's degree.
- a 40-credit hour program that exposes students to cutting-edge ideas in program courses taught by research faculty specialists.
- special emphasis on working with struggling students, serving diverse student populations, using technology to promote active learning, and teachers as researchers of professional practice and builders of practical theory.
- five field placements integrated with early coursework and student teaching which allow each candidate to learn from a variety of urban and suburban school settings, teachers, and children with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
- a twelve-month program of full-time study, beginning in July, finishing degree requirements the following June, before September teaching positions begin.
- sharing professional development with a cohort of candidates, taking a common core of courses together.
MS/Childhood Education/Preparation Program Course Sequence
First Summer
EED 601 |
Strategies of Teaching for Inclusive Education I |
2 |
EED 604 |
Learning and Learners in Inclusive Classrooms |
3 |
SPE 603 |
Perspective on Disabilities |
2 |
EED 606 |
Understanding Teaching in Inclusive Schools |
3 |
And an associated field experience |
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Fall Semester
EED 602 |
Strategies of Teaching for Inclusive Education II |
2 |
EED 623 |
Elementary Mathematics Methods and Curriculum |
3 |
EED 624 |
Elementary Language Arts Methods and Curriculum |
3 |
EED 625 |
Elementary Reading Methods and Curriculum |
3 |
EED 640 |
Participation in the Professional Development School |
1 |
And two practica |
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Spring Semester and First Summer Session
EED 618 |
Adapting Instruction for Diverse Student Needs |
3 |
EED 626 |
Elementary Social Studies Methods and Curriculum |
3 |
EED 627 |
Elementary Science Methods and Curriculum |
3 |
EED 640 |
Participation in the Professional Development School |
0 |
EDU 508 |
Student Teaching in Elementary Education |
9 |
Workshops in violence prevention, child abuse, substance abuse, and safety |
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And one practicum and two student teaching placements |
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Total credits: 40
Course descriptions can be found in the graduate catalog, which is available online.
Professional Portfolio and the Intensive Examination
The development and successful presentation of a professional portfolio follows the completion of coursework and student teaching. The final requirement is the completion of an Intensive Examination. The master's thesis is not an option in this program.