Childhood Education at MCNY

Become a teacher and make a difference. Listen to some of the recent graduates of MCNY's Masters of Science in Childhood Education and learn more about this outstanding program.

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The Need for Certified teachers in New York State

March 2007 Report Published by The New York State Department of Education.
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MCNY in the News

METRO (September 12, 2006)
Find out how MCNY's MS in Education provides experiential learning opportunities for career changers.
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AM-NY (April 4, 2004)
Dr. Patrick Ianniello, Director of MCNY’s Master’s in Childhood Education, answers questions about this new, accelerated option to obtain certification.
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About this Program
This 1-year, 3-semester, 48-credit program is designed for the person who is committed to the education of all children in diverse urban and suburban schools and has the intellectual capacity, preparation and motivation to pursue an intensive schedule of study and practice.

Course Offerings
The complete degree program requires 48 credits. Each semester students earn 16 credits. This includes 120 hours of field Observation and Participation in the first semester and 25 days of Teaching Practicum for each of the second and third semesters.

Admission Requirements
The steps required to apply for the The Master of Science in Education program.

NY State Teacher Certification Exam
The LAST is a 4-hour test that consists of an 80 multiple-choice question exam and a written assignment exam.

Transfer Credits and Advanced Standing
A maximum of 6 graduate credits may, if pertinent to the course study, be applied toward meeting the requirements of the master's degree. Approved transfer credits are not recorded as part of the grade point average. Any application of transfer credit must have the written approval of the Program Director before the prospective student begins the program.

The A. E. Charitable Foundation Scholarship for Urban Teaching
This scholarship for $2,500 is awarded each semester to two students who are fully accepted into the Master of Science Degree in Childhood Education program. Check out the requirements and complete an application.

Meet the Faculty
Here are some of the full-time and adjunct professors (who are all practitioners in their fields). Ours is a highly committed group who not only impart knowledge, but encourage and nurture students to excel.

A Message from the Dean
Meet Dean Ruth Lugo. She sets the course for the program and works with the faculty and administration to deliver an exceptional learning experience to every student.

Dean's Office
These are the people in the Dean's Office who are here to help you.

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About this Program Course Offerings Admission Requirements NY State Teacher Certification Exam Transfer Credits and Advanced Standing A. E. Charitable Foundation Scholarship Meet the Faculty A Message from the Dean Dean's Office Constructive Action	Printable brochure Childhood Education at MCNY Become a teacher and make a difference. Listen to some of the recent graduates of MCNY's Masters of Science in Childhood Education and learn more about this outstanding program. play video: (4:50 min) high bandwidth \| low bandwidth RealPlayer required to view video Produced by: Pazit Levitan and Twinpool, Inc. The Need for Certified teachers in New York State March 2007 Report Published by The New York State Department of Education. open PDF \| » MCNY in the News METRO (September 12, 2006) Find out how MCNY's MS in Education provides experiential learning opportunities for career changers. open PDF \| » AM-NY (April 4, 2004) Dr. Patrick Ianniello, Director of MCNY’s Master’s in Childhood Education, answers questions about this new, accelerated option to obtain certification. open PDF \| » About this Program This 1-year, 3-semester, 48-credit program is designed for the person who is committed to the education of all children in diverse urban and suburban schools and has the intellectual capacity, preparation and motivation to pursue an intensive schedule of study and practice. Course Offerings The complete degree program requires 48 credits. Each semester students earn 16 credits. This includes 120 hours of field Observation and Participation in the first semester and 25 days of Teaching Practicum for each of the second and third semesters. Admission Requirements The steps required to apply for the The Master of Science in Education program. NY State Teacher Certification Exam The LAST is a 4-hour test that consists of an 80 multiple-choice question exam and a written assignment exam. Transfer Credits and Advanced Standing A maximum of 6 graduate credits may, if pertinent to the course study, be applied toward meeting the requirements of the master's degree. Approved transfer credits are not recorded as part of the grade point average. Any application of transfer credit must have the written approval of the Program Director before the prospective student begins the program. The A. E. Charitable Foundation Scholarship for Urban Teaching This scholarship for $2,500 is awarded each semester to two students who are fully accepted into the Master of Science Degree in Childhood Education program. Check out the requirements and complete an application. Meet the Faculty Here are some of the full-time and adjunct professors (who are all practitioners in their fields). Ours is a highly committed group who not only impart knowledge, but encourage and nurture students to excel. A Message from the Dean Meet Dean Ruth Lugo. She sets the course for the program and works with the faculty and administration to deliver an exceptional learning experience to every student. Dean's Office These are the people in the Dean's Office who are here to help you. Constructive Action The Constructive Action is the heart of MCNY's Purpose-Centered Education. Each semester students produce a Constructive Action (CA) paper that not only demonstrates mastery of the semester's Purpose, but also seeks to improve or address a specific situation at the work or internship site. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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