Education Programs
At a time when teachers are in growing demand, the Westchester Graduate Campus of Long Island University assists students trained in other fields who wish to become teachers; those who are teachers seeking a master’s degree, professional development, and/or an additional certification; and those who come to us directly from an undergraduate experience.
In addition to classroom teaching, the Westchester Graduate Campus of Long Island University offers programs in School Counseling and School Psychology. Regardless of prior training, the faculty and staff of the Westchester Graduate Campus offer personalized advising in a caring and supportive environment.
Teacher Education Accreditation Council
The Westchester Graduate Campus of Long Island University's Teacher Education Program, which is designed to produce competent, qualified, caring teachers, is accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council for a period of two years, from April 29, 2006 to April 29, 2008. This accreditation certifies that the Teacher Education Program has provided evidence that it adheres to TEAC's quality principles.
New York State Education Department Pass Rate Data List
According to the most recent Pass Rate Data List issued by the New York State Education Department, the Westchester Graduate Campus of Long Island University - offering nationally accredited teacher education programs - was one of a small number of NYS institutions whose teacher certification program completers scored 100% across the board on all three New York State Teacher Certification Examinations.
Program Directors
Dr. Sylvia Blake, Associate Provost, Academic Dean, Education
Sylvia.Blake@liu.edu
Dr. Iris Goldberg, Program Director, Early Childhood
Iris.Goldberg@liu.edu
Dr. Helaine W. Marshall, Program Director,
TESO L, Bilingual Education, and Foreign Languages
Helaine.Marshall@liu.edu
Dr. Rebecca Rich, Program Director, Literacy
Rebecca.Rich@liu.edu
Dr. Janet Simon, Program Director, Special Education and Secondary Education
Janet.Simon@liu.edu
Marie Gross, Director of Field Experience and Outreach
Marie.Gross@liu.edu
Dr. Beth Weiner, Program Director, Counseling, Psychology and Therapy
Beth.Weiner@liu.edu
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Masters Degree Programs (leading to an M.S.Ed.)
Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
Childhood Education and Childhood Special Education (Grades 1-6)
Childhood Education (Gr. 1-6) and Literacy (Birth – Gr.6)
Childhood Education (Gr. 1-6) and TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language – All grades)
Early Childhood (Birth – Gr. 2) and Childhood Education (Gr. 1-6)
Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education (Birth – Gr. 2)
Early Childhood and Literacy (Birth – Gr.6)
Middle Childhood and Adolescence Education (Gr. 5 – 12): English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, and Foreign Languages
Middle Childhood and Adolescence Education and Middle Childhood (Gr. 5 -12): English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics and Adolescence Special Education Special Education Childhood (Gr. 1 – 6)
Special Education Middle Childhood and Adolescence (Gr. 5 – 12)
Special Education Childhood and Literacy (Birth – Gr. 6)
Teaching Literacy (Birth – Gr.12)
Teaching Writing and Reading (Birth – Gr. 6)
Teaching Writing and Reading (Gr. 5 -12)
TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages – All Grades)
School Counseling
School Psychology
For students without prior teaching certification, applicable programs lead to Initial Certification. For those with prior teaching certification, programs lead to Professional Certification. See School Counseling or School Psychology sections for certification information.
Advanced Certificate Programs
Students who already hold a Master’s degree may be eligible for advanced certificate programs:
Middle Childhood and Adolescence Education
Adolescence Education
Students who already hold a Master’s degree and prior teaching certification may be eligible for the above programs as well as for the following advanced certificate programs:
Special Education
Literacy
TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
NYSED Approved Graduate Teacher Education Advanced Certificate Programs
offered at the Westchester Graduate Campus:
● Special Education: Childhood (Grades 1 – 6)
● Special Education: Middle Childhood and Adolescence Education (Grades 5 – 12)
● Literacy (Birth – Grade 6)
● Literacy (Grades 5 – 12)
● TESOL (All Grades)
● Adolescence Education (Grades 7 -12): English
● Adolescence Education (Grades 7 -12): Social Studies
● Adolescence Education (Grades 7 -12): Mathematics
● Adolescence Education (Grades 7 -12): Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science)
● Early Childhood Education (Birth – Grade 2)
● Early Childhood Special Education (Birth – Grade 2)
Dual Certification:
● Middle Childhood and Adolescence Education: English
● Middle Childhood and Adolescence Education: Social Studies
● Middle Childhood and Adolescence Education: Mathematics
● Middle Childhood and Adolescence Education: Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science)
● Early Childhood ( Birth – Grade 2 ) and Early Childhood Special Education ( Birth – Grade 2 )
Admission Requirements
1. B.A./B.S. degree from an accredited college with a GPA of 2.75.
[An applicant with an undergraduate average between 2.6 and 2.74 may be conditionally admitted]
2. Two professional letters of reference
3. A written statement of professional goals
Childhood Education Programs
Childhood Education Gr.1-6 (37 Credits) [Program Code 27164]
Additional Certification Requirements for all Childhood Education programs:
1. Liberal Arts concentration of at least thirty credits, with a minimum of 18 credits in one liberal arts area
2. College-level work in artistic expression, oral or written communication, history and social sciences, humanities, science, math, written analysis and expression, and a language other than English, competency in information retrieval.
Reqirements: (All courses are 3 credits unless otherwise specified)
Tier I: Core Courses (12 credits)
TED 505 Issues in Education
TED 510 Introduction to Students with Disabilities
TED 515 Multicultural Perspectives in Education
TED 500 Lives of Children
Before moving on to Tier II or after completion of first 12 credits, students must:
• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above
• Pass the Liberal Arts and Science Test (LAST)
Tier II: Methods Courses (19 credits)
TED 520 Language and Literacy
TED 525 Teaching Literacy and Language Arts 1-6
TED 530 Teaching Social Studies/The Arts 1-6
TED 535 Teaching Science/Technology 1-6
TED 540 Teaching Math/Technology 1-6
TED 545 Promoting Wellness in the Classroom, 1 cr.
TED 6__ Education Elective
Before moving on to Tier III, students must:
• Pass the Assessment of Teaching Skills Written (ATS-W)
• Demonstrate competency in writing
• Pass the Content Specialty Test(CST) in Childhood Education
Tier III: Field Experiences (6 credits)
TED 700 Field Experience in Childhood Education (2 cr.)
TED 705 Seminar and Student Teaching: Childhood or
TED 706 Seminar and Supervised Teaching: Childhood (4 cr.)
Portfolios:
• Initial portfolio should be submitted after 12 credits
• Final portfolios should be submitted one semester prior to the final semester in the program. Portfolios need to be judged as satisfactory or better before the degree will be granted.
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Childhood Education Gr. 1-6 and Special Education Gr. 1-6
(47 credits) [Program Code 27166]
Prerequisites: Same as Childhood Education
Reqirements:
Tier I: Core Courses (12 credits)
TED 505 Issues in Education
TED 510 Introduction to Students with Disabilities
TED 515 Multicultural Perspectives in Education
TED 500 Lives of Children
Before moving on to Tier II or after completion of first 12 credits, students must:
• Maintain GPA of 3.0 or above
• Pass the Liberal Arts and Science Test (LAST)
Tier II: Methods Courses (31 credits)
TED 525 Teaching Literacy and Language Arts 1-6
TED 530 Teaching Social Studies/The Arts 1-6
TED 535 Teaching Science/Technology 1-6
TED 540 Teaching Math/Technology 1-6
TED 545 Promoting Wellness in the Classroom, 1 cr.
TED 600 Introduction to Students with Learning Problems
TED 605 Teaching Students with Learning Problems
TED 610 Assessing Students with Literacy/Learning Problems
TED 620 Collaboration in Inclusive Settings
TED 615 Classroom Management in Inclusive Settings
TED 710 Practicum in Literacy for Students with Learning Problems 1-6
Before moving on to Tier III, students must:
• Pass the Assessment of Teaching Skills Written (ATS-W)
• Demonstrate competency in writing
• Pass the Content Specialty Tests (CST) in Childhood Education and Special Education
Tier III: Field Experience (4 credits)
TED 725 Seminar and Student Teaching: Childhood and Special Education or
TED 726 Seminar and Supervised Teaching: Childhood and Special Education, 4 cr.
Portfolios:
• Initial portfolio should be submitted after 12 credits
• Final portfolios should be submitted one semester prior to the final semester in the program. Portfolios need to be judged as satisfactory or better before the degree will be granted.
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Childhood Education Gr. 1-6 and Literacy Birth-Gr. 6
(47 credits) [Program Code 27165]
Prerequisites: Same as Childhood Education
Requirements:
Tier I: Core Courses (12 credits)
TED 505 Issues in Education
TED 510 Introduction to Students with Disabilities
TED 515 Multicultural Perspectives in Education
TED 500 Lives of Children
Before moving on to Tier II or after completion of first 12 credits, students must:
• Maintain GPA of 3.0 or above
• Pass the Liberal Arts and Science Test (LAST)
Tier II: Methods Courses (31 credits)
TED 520 Language and Literacy
TED 525 Teaching Literacy and Language Arts 1-6
TED 530 Teaching Social Studies/The Arts 1-6
TED 535 Teaching Science/Technology 1-6
TED 540 Teaching Math/Technology 1-6
TED 545 Promoting Wellness in the Classroom, 1 cr.
TED 610 Assessing Students with Literacy and Learning Problems
TED 620 Collaboration in Inclusive Settings
TED 625 Interventions in Reading
TED 640 Phonological Awareness and Beginning Reading Instruction
TED 710 Practicum in Literacy for Students with Learning Problems Gr. 1-6
Before moving on to Tier III, students must:
• Pass the Assessment of Teaching Skills Written (ATS-W)
• Demonstrate competency in writing
• Pass the Content Specialty Tests (CST) in Childhood Education and Literacy
Tier III: Field Experience (4 credits)
705 Seminar and Student Teaching: Childhood or
706 Seminar and Supervised Teaching: Childhood
Portfolios:
• Initial portfolio should be submitted after 12 credits
• Final portfolios should be submitted one semester prior to the final semester in the program. Portfolios need to be judged as satisfactory or better before the degree will be granted
Childhood Education Gr. 1-6 and TESOL
(Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) (All Grades) (46 credits)
[Program Code 27174]Prerequisites: Same as Childhood Education
Course in Child Development (TED 500 Lives of Children or its equivalent)
Requirements:
Tier I: Core Courses (9 credits)
TED 505 Issues in Education
TED 510 Introduction to Students with Disabilities
TED 515 Multicultural Perspectives in Education
Before moving on to Tier II or after completion of first 12 credits, students must:
• Maintain GPA of 3.0 or above
• Pass the Liberal Arts and Science Test (LAST)
Tier II: Methods Courses (31 credits)
TED 525 Teaching Literacy and Language Arts 1-6
TED 530 Teaching Social Studies/The Arts 1-6
TED 535 Teaching Science/Technology 1-6
TED 540 Teaching Math/Technology 1-6
TED 650 Second Language Acquisition
TED 655 Fundamentals of Linguistics
TED 660 English and Its Structure
TED 665 Literacy K-12 in the TESOL Program
TED 670 Teaching the Content Areas in TESOL Programs
TED 675 Methods and Materials for TESOL
TED 545 Promoting Wellness in the Classroom (1 cr.)
Before moving on to Tier III, students must:
• Pass the Assessment of Teaching Skills Written (ATS-W)
• Demonstrate competency in writing
• Pass the Content Specialty Tests (CST) in Childhood Education and TESOL
Tier III: Field Experience (6 credits)
TED 775 Field Experience: Childhood Education and TESOL (2 credits)
TED 780 Seminar and Student Teaching: Childhood Ed. And TESOL or
TED 781 Seminar and Supervised Teaching: Childhood Ed. And TESOL (4 credits)
Portfolios:
• Initial portfolio should be submitted after 12 credits
• Final portfolios should be submitted one semester prior to the final semester in the program. Portfolios need to be judged as satisfactory or better before the degree will be granted
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Middle Childhood and Adolescence Education Programs
Middle Childhood and Adolescence Education: Social Studies (Grades 5-12)
(37 credits) [Program Code 27330]
Prerequisites: a year of a language other than English or its equivalent. At least 30 credits in social studies, including coursework in economics and government and at least 21 semester hours in the history and geography of the U.S. and the world
Requirements:
Tier I: Core Courses (12 credits)
TED 505 Issues in Education
TED 510 Introduction to Students with Disabilities
TED 515 Multicultural Perspectives in Education
TED 520 Language and Literacy
Before moving on to Tier II or after completion of first 12 credits, students must:
• Maintain GPA of 3.0 or above
• Pass the Liberal Arts and Science Test (LAST)
• Pass the Content Specialty Test (CST) in Social Studies
Tier II: Methods Courses (19 credits)
TED 575 Lives of Adolescents
TED 550 Teaching Literacy and Language Arts 5-12
TED 560 Teaching Methods in Middle Childhood and Adolescence - General
TED 567 Teaching Methods in Middle Childhood and Adolescence – Social Studies
TED 555 Foundations of Middle Childhood Education
TED 545 Promoting Wellness in the Classroom
TED 6__ Education Elective
Before moving on to Tier III, students must:
• Pass the Assessment of Teaching Skills Written (ATS-W)
and the Content Specialty Test (CST) in Social Studies
• Demonstrate competency in writing
Tier III: Field Experience (6 credits)
TED 745 Field Experience in Middle Childhood/Adolescence Education (2 cr.)
TED 750 Seminar and Student Teaching in Middle Childhood/Adolescence Education or
TED 751 Seminar and Supervised Teaching in Middle Childhood/Adolescence Education (4 cr.)
Portfolios:
• Initial portfolio should be submitted after 12 credits
• Final portfolios should be submitted one semester prior to the final semester in the program. Portfolios need to be judged as satisfactory or better before the degree will be granted.
Middle Childhood and Adolescence Education: English (Grades 5-12)
(37 credits) [Program Code 27331]
Prerequisites:
For English: a year of a language other than English or its equivalent. A major or its equivalent in English.
Requirements:
Tier I: Core Courses (12 credits)
TED 505 Issues in Education
TED 510 Introduction to Students with Disabilities
TED 515 Multicultural Perspectives in Education
TED 520 Language and Literacy
Before moving on to Tier II or after completion of first 12 credits, students must:
• Maintain GPA of 3.0 or above
• Pass the Liberal Arts and Science Test (LAST)
• Pass the Content Specialty Test (CST) in English
Tier II: Methods Courses (19 credits)
TED 575 Lives of Adolescents
TED 550 Teaching Literacy and Language Arts 5-12
TED 560 Teaching Methods in Middle Childhood and Adolescence - General
TED 566 Teaching Methods in Middle Childhood and Adolescence - English
TED 555 Foundations of Middle Childhood Education
TED 545 Promoting Wellness in the Classroom
TED 6__ Education Elective
Before moving on to Tier III, students must:
• Pass the Assessment of Teaching Skills Written (ATS-W)
• Demonstrate competency in writing
Tier III: Field Experience (6 credits)
TED 745 Field Experience in Middle Childhood/Adolescence Education (2 cr.)
TED 750 Seminar and Student Teaching in Middle Childhood/Adolescence Education or
TED 751 Seminar and Supervised Teaching in Middle Childhood/Adolescence Education (4 cr.)
Portfolios:
• Initial portfolio should be submitted after 12 credits
• Final portfolios should be submitted one semester prior to the final semester in the program. Portfolios need to be judged as satisfactory or better before the degree will be granted.
Middle Childhood and Adolescence Education: Mathematics (Grades 5-12)
(37 credits) [Program Code 27160]
Prerequisites: a year of a language other than English or its equivalent. A major or its equivalent in math, including 6 credits of calculus.
Requirements:
Tier I: Core Courses (12 credits)
TED 505 Issues in Education
TED 510 Introduction to Students with Disabilities
TED 515 Multicultural Perspectives in Education
TED 520 Language and Literacy
Before moving on to Tier II or after completion of first 12 credits, students must:
• Maintain GPA of 3.0 or above
• Pass the Liberal Arts and Science Test (LAST)
• Pass the Content Specialty Test (CST) in Math
Tier II: Methods Courses (19 credits)
TED 575 Lives of Adolescents
TED 550 Teaching Literacy and Language Arts 5-12
TED 560 Teaching Methods in Middle Childhood and Adolescence-General
TED 571 Teaching Methods in Middle Childhood and Adolescence Mathematics
TED 555 Foundations of Middle Childhood Education
TED 545 Promoting Wellness in the Classroom
TED 6__ Education Elective
Before moving on to Tier III, students must:
• Pass the Assessment of Teaching Skills Written (ATS-W)
• Demonstrate competency in writing
Tier III: Field Experience (6 credits)
TED 745 Field Experience in Middle Childhood/Adolescence Education (2 cr.)
TED 750 Seminar and Student Teaching in Middle Childhood/Adolescence Education or
TED 751 Seminar and Supervised Teaching in Middle Childhood/Adolescence (4 cr.)
Portfolios:
• Initial portfolio should be submitted after 12 credits
• Final portfolios should be submitted one semester prior to the final semester in the program. Portfolios need to be judged as satisfactory or better before the degree will be granted.
Middle Childhood and Adolescence Education: Science (Grades 5-12)
(37 credits) [Program Code 27161]
Prerequisites:
A year of a language other than English or its equivalent. A major or its equivalent in the area of certification (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics)
Requirements:
Tier I: Core Courses (12 credits)
TED 505 Issues in Education
TED 510 Introduction to Students with Disabilities
TED 515 Multicultural Perspectives in Education
TED 520 Language and Literacy
Before moving on to Tier II or after completion of first 12 credits, students must:
• Maintain GPA of 3.0 or above
• Pass the Liberal Arts and Science Test (LAST)
• Pass the Content Specialty Test (CST) in the science certification area
Tier II: Methods Courses (19 credits)
TED 575 Lives of Adolescents
TED 550 Teaching Literacy and Language Arts 5-12
TED 560 Teaching Methods in Middle Childhood and Adolescence-General
TED 572 Teaching Methods in Middle Childhood and Adolescence: Science
TED 555 Foundations of Middle Childhood Education
TED 545 Promoting Wellness in the Classroom
TED 6__ Education Elective
Before moving on to Tier III, students must:
• Pass the Assessment of Teaching Skills Written (ATS-W)
• Demonstrate competency in writing
Tier III: Field Experience (6 credits)
TED 745 Field Experience in Middle Childhood/Adolescence Education
TED 750 Seminar and Student Teaching in Middle Childhood/Adolescence Education or
TED 751 Seminar and Supervised Teaching in Middle Childhood/Adolescence
Portfolios:
• Initial portfolio should be submitted after 12 credits
• Final portfolios should be submitted one semester prior to the final semester in the program. Portfolios need to be judged as satisfactory or better before the degree will be granted.
Middle Childhood and Adolescence Education: Languages
Other than English (LOTE) (Gr. 5-12)(37 credits) [Program Code 28225]
Prerequisites:
A major or its equivalent in each language for which certification is being sought
Requirements:
Tier I: Core Courses (12 credits)
TED 505 Issues in Education
TED 510 Introduction to Students with Disabilities
TED 520 Language and Literacy
TED 575 Lives of Adolescents
Before moving on to Tier II or after completion of first 12 credits, students must:
• Maintain GPA of 3.0 or above
• Pass the Liberal Arts and Science Test (LAST)
• Pass the Content Specialty Test (CST) in each certification language
Tier II: Methods Courses (19 credits)
TED 550 Teaching Literacy and Language Arts 5-12
TED 560 Teaching Methods in Middle Childhood and Adolescence-General
TED 568 Teaching Methods in Middle Childhood and Adolescence:
Languages Other than English (LOTE)
TED 555 Foundations of Middle Childhood Education
TED 545 Promoting Wellness in the Classroom
TED 650 Second Language Acquisition
TED 6__ Education Elective
Before moving on to Tier III, students must:
• Pass the Assessment of Teaching Skills Written (ATS-W)
• Demonstrate competency in writing (TED 505 or 515)
Tier III: Field Experience (6 credits)
TED 745 Field Experience in Middle Childhood/Adolescence Education (2 cr.)
TED 750 Seminar and Student Teaching in Middle Childhood/Adolescence Education or
TED 751 Seminar and Supervised Teaching in Middle Childhood/Adolescence (4 cr.)
The following course may be used as an elective or added to this program if the student wishes to be eligible for the extension in Teaching Languages Other Than English in early childhood and childhood Education: TED 569 Teaching LOTE in Childhood and Early Childhood
Portfolios:
• Initial portfolio should be submitted after 12 credits
• Final portfolios should be submitted one semester prior to the final semester in the program. Portfolios need to be judged as satisfactory or better before the degree will be granted.
Special Education (Gr. 5 - 12) and Middle Childhood and Adolescence Education:
Social Studies, English, Mathematics, or Science
(Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science and/or Physics) (Gr. 5 - 12)
(47 credits) [Program Code 27158]
Prerequisites:
● Course in Adolescent Development (TED 575 Lives of Adolescents or equivalent)
● A year of a language other than English or its equivalent
●For English: a major or its equivalent in English.
● For Social Studies: at least 30 credits including coursework in economics and Government and at least 21 semester hours in the history and Geography of the U.S. and the world.
● For Mathematics: a major or its equivalent, including six credits of calculus
●For Science: a major or its equivalent in the Science certification area (biology, chemistry, earth science, physics)
Tier I: Core Courses (9 credits)
TED 505 Issues in Education
TED 510 Introduction to Students with Disabilities
TED 515 Multicultural Perspectives in Education
Before moving on to Tier II or after completion of the first 12 credits, students must:
● Maintain GPA of 3.0 or above
● Pass the Liberal Arts and Science Test (LAST) and Content Specialty Test (CST) in the academic subject area
Tier II: Methods Courses (34 credits)
TED 550 Teaching Literacy and Language Arts 5-12
TED 560 Teaching Methods in Middle Childhood and Adolescence-General
TED 566 Teaching Methods in Middle Childhood and Adolescence: English or
TED 567 Teaching Methods in Middle Childhood and Adolescence: Social Studies or
TED 571 Teaching Methods in Middle Childhood and Adolescence: Math or
TED 572 Teaching Methods in Middle Childhood and Adolescence: Science
TED 555 Foundations of Middle Childhood Education
TED 545 Promoting Wellness in the Classroom, 1 cr.
TED 600 Introduction. to Students with Learning Problems
TED 605 Teaching Students with Learning Problems
TED 610 Assessing Students with Literacy and Learning Problems
TED 615 Classroom Management in Inclusive Settings
TED 620 Collaboration in Inclusive Settings
TED 635 Adolescents with Learning Problems
TED 715 Practicum in Literacy for Students with Learning Problems 5-12
Before moving on to Tier III, students must:
● Pass the Assessment of Teaching Skills Written (ATS-W)
and the Content Specialty Test (CST) in Special Education
● Demonstrating competence in writing (TED 505 or 515)
Tier III: Field Experiences (4 credits)
TED 785 Seminar and Student Teaching in Special Education
And Middle Childhood and Adolescence Education or
TED 786 Seminar and Supervised Teaching in Special Education and
Middle Childhood and Adolescence Education
Portfolios:
• Initial portfolio should be submitted after 12 credits
• Final portfolios should be submitted one semester prior to the final semester in the program. Portfolios need to be judged as satisfactory or better before the degree will be granted.
Special Education Programs Special Education Childhood Gr. 1-6
(35 credits)[Program Code 27162]
Prerequisite: Prior certification in Childhood Education
Requirements:
TED 520 Language and Literacy
TED 510 Introduction to Students with Disabilities
TED 515 Multicultural Perspectives in Education
TED 600 Introduction to Students with Learning Problems
TED 605 Teaching Students with Learning Problems
TED 610 Assessing Students with Literacy/Learning Problems
TED 615 Classroom Management in Inclusive Settings
TED 620 Collaboration in Inclusive Settings
TED 625 Interventions in Reading
TED 630 Math/Technology for Students with Learning Problems
TED 710 Practicum in Literacy for Students with Learning Problems Gr. 1-6
TED 720 Seminar and Student Teaching in Childhood Special Education (4 credits) or
TED 721 Seminar and Supervised Teaching in Childhood Special Education (4 credits)
Prior to the Student/Supervised Teaching Semester, students must pass the Content Specialty Test (CST) in Special Education
Portfolios:
• Initial portfolio should be submitted after 12 credits
• Final portfolios should be submitted one semester prior to the final semester in the program. Portfolios need to be judged as satisfactory or better before the degree will be granted.
Special Education: Middle Childhood/ Adolescence (Gr. 5-12)
(37 credits) [Program code 27990]
Prerequisite: Prior certification in Middle Childhood and/or Adolescence Education
Requirements:
TED 510 Introduction to Students with Disabilities
TED 515 Multicultural Perspectives in Education
TED 600 Introduction to Students with Learning Problems
TED 605 Teaching Students with Learning Problems
TED 610 Assessing Students with Literacy/Learning Problems
TED 615 Classroom Management in Inclusive Settings
TED 620 Collaboration in Inclusive Settings
TED 550 Teaching Literacy 5-12
TED 635 Adolescents with Learning Problems
TED 715 Practicum in Literacy for Students with Learning Problems Gr. 5-12
TED 6__ Elective
TED 765 Seminar and Student Teaching: Middle Childhood and Adolescence Special Education
(4 credits) or
TED 766 Seminar and Supervised Teaching: Middle Childhood and Adolescence Special Education (4 credits)
Prior to the Student/Supervised Teaching Semester, students must pass the Content Specialty Test (CST) in Special Education.
Portfolios:
• Initial portfolio should be submitted after 12 credits
• Final portfolios should be submitted one semester prior to the final semester in the program. Portfolios need to be judged as satisfactory or better before the degree will be granted.
Childhood Special Education (Gr. 1-6) and Literacy
(Birth-6) (46 credits) [Program Code 27167]
Requirements:
TED 510 Introduction to Students with Disabilities
TED 515 Multicultural Perspectives in Education
TED 520 Language and Literacy
TED 600 Introduction to Students with Learning Problems
TED 605 Teaching Students with Learning Problems
TED 610 Assessing Students with Literacy and Learning Problems
TED 615 Classroom Management in Inclusive Settings
TED 525 Teaching Literacy and Language Arts 1-6
TED 625 Interventions in Reading
TED 640 Phonological Awareness and Beginning Reading Instruction
TED 620 Collaboration in Inclusive Settings
TED 645 Methods for Teaching Writing
TED 6__ Education Elective
TED 710 Practicum in Literacy for Students with Learning Problems 1-6
TED 720 Seminar and Student Teaching in Childhood Special Education (4 credits) or
TED 721 Seminar and Supervised Teaching in Childhood Special Education (4 credits)
Prior to the Student/Supervised Teaching Semester, students must pass the Content Specialty Tests (CST) in Special Education and in Literacy.
Portfolios:
• Initial portfolio should be submitted after 12 credits
• Final portfolios should be submitted during the student teaching or supervised teaching semester. Portfolios must receive satisfactory grades as one of the degree completion requirements.
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Literacy Programs Teaching Literacy (Birth-Gr. 6 and Gr. 5-12)
(36 credits) [Program Code 27168]
Prerequisite: Prior certification
Requirements:
TED 510 Introduction to Students with Disabilities
TED 515 Multicultural Perspectives in Education
TED 520 Language and Literacy
TED 525 Teaching Literacy and Language Arts 1-6
TED 550 Teaching Literacy and Language Arts 5-12.
TED 610 Assessing Students with Literacy/Learning Problems
TED 625 Interventions in Reading
TED 640 Phonological Awareness and Beginning Reading
TED 645 Methods for Teaching Writing
TED 6__ Literacy Elective
TED 710 Practicum in Literacy for Students with Learning Problems 1-6
TED 715 Practicum in Literacy for Students with Learning Problems 5-12
Prior to the second practicum, students must pass the Content Specialty Test (CST)in Literacy
Portfolios:
• Initial portfolio should be submitted after 12 credits
• Final portfolios should be submitted during the final practicum semester. Portfolios must receive satisfactory grades as one of the degree completion requirements.
Writing and Literacy (Literacy Birth - Gr. 6)
(37 credits) [Program Code 27169]
Prerequisite: Prior certification
Requirements:
TED 510 Introduction to Students with Disabilities
TED 515 Multicultural Perspectives in Education
TED 520 Language and Literacy
TED 525 Teaching Literacy and Language Arts 1-6
TED 610 Assessing Students with Literacy/Learning Problems
TED 625 Interventions in Reading
TED 640 Phonological Awareness and Beginning Reading
TED 620 Collaboration in Inclusive Settings
TED 645 Methods for Teaching Writing
TED 6__ Literacy Elective
TED 710 Practicum in Literacy for Students with Learning Problems 1-6
TED 735 Writing Internship I (2 cr.)
TED 740 Writing Internship II (2 cr.)
Prior to the second Writing Internship, students must pass the Content Specialty Test(CST)in Literacy
Portfolios:
• Initial portfolio should be submitted after 12 credits
• Final portfolios should be submitted during the final practicum semester. Portfolios must receive satisfactory grades as one of the degree completion requirements.
Writing and Literacy (Literacy Gr. 5-12)
(37 credits) [Program Code 27170]
Prerequisite: Prior certification
Requirements:
TED 510 Introduction to Students with Disabilities
TED 515 Multicultural Perspectives in Education
TED 520 Language and Literacy
TED 550 Teaching Literacy and Language Arts 5-12
TED 610 Assessing Students with Literacy/Learning Problems
TED 625 Interventions in Reading
TED 620 Collaboration in Inclusive Settings
TED 645 Methods for Teaching Writing
TED 6__ Literacy Elective, 6cr.
TED 715 Practicum in Literacy for Students with Learning Problems 5 - 12
TED 735 Writing Internship I (2 cr.)
TED 740 Writing Internship II (2 cr.)
Prior to the second Writing Internship, students must pass the Content Specialty Test (CST) in Literacy
Portfolios:
• Initial portfolio should be submitted after 12 credits
• Final portfolios should be submitted during the final practicum semester. Portfolios must receive satisfactory grades as one of the degree completion requirements.
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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Program TESOL-All Grades (37 credits)
[Program Code 27173]
Prerequisite: A course in Child and/or Adolescent Development
(TED 500 Lives of Children and/or TED 575 Lives of Adolescents or their equivalent)
Same Prerequisite requirements for Childhood 1-6 plus 6 additional credits of a language other than English.
Requirements:
Tier I: Core Courses (12 credits)
TED 505 Issues in Education
TED 510 Introduction to Students with Disabilities
TED 520 Language and Literacy TED
TED 615 Classroom Management in Inclusive Settings
Before moving on to Tier II or after completion of first 12 credits, students must:
• Maintain GPA of 3.0 or above
• Pass the Liberal Arts and Science Test (LAST)
Tier II: Methods Courses (19 credits)
TED 650 Second Language Acquisition
TED 655 Fundamentals of Linguistics
TED 660 English and Its Structure
TED 665 Literacy K-12 in the TESOL Programs
TED 670 Teaching the Content Areas in TESOL Programs
TED 675 Methods and Materials for TESOL Programs
TED 545 Promoting Wellness in the Classroom (1 cr.)
Before moving on to Tier III, students must:
• Pass the Assessment of Teaching Skills Written (ATS-W), the Content Specialty Test (CST) in TESOL and the English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA-C)
• Demonstrate competency in writing
Tier III: Field Experience (6 credits)
TED 765 Field Experience: Teaching TESOL (2 cr.)
TED 770 Seminar and Student Teaching Teaching TESOL or
TED 771 Seminar and Supervised Teaching in TESOL (4 cr.)
Portfolios:
● Initial portfolio should be submitted after 12 credits
● Final portfolios should be submitted during the student teaching or supervised teaching semester. Portfolios must receive satisfactory grades as one of the degree completion requirements.
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Early Childhood Programs
Early Childhood and Childhood Education (Birth – Gr. 6)
(43 credits) [Program Code 28605]
Prerequisites: Same liberal arts prerequisites as Childhood Education
Requirements:
Tier I (12 credits)
TED 505 Issues in Education
TED 510 Introduction to Students with Disabilities
TED 515 Multicultural Perspectives in Education
TED 500 Lives of Children
Before moving on to Tier II, students must demonstrate proficiency in the following ways:
● Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above
● Pass the Liberal Arts and Science Test (LAST)
● Demonstrate competence in writing
Tier II: Methods Courses (25 credits)
TED 520 Language and Literacy
TED 640 Phonological Awareness and Beginning Reading
TED 525 Teaching Literacy and Language Arts 1-6
TED 642 Observation and Assessment in the Early Childhood Classrooom
TED 530 Teaching Social Studies/The Arts 1-6
TED 535 Teaching Science/Technology 1-6
TED 540 Teaching Math/Technology 1-6
TED 545 Promoting Wellness in the Classroom (1 cr.)
TED 641 Curriculum and Methods for Early Childhood Education
Before moving on to Tier III, students should pass the Assessment of Teaching Skills Written (ATS-W) and the Content Specialty Tests (CST) in Childhood Education and Early Childhood Education (when available)
Tier III: Field Experiences (6 credits)
TED 701 Field Experience in Early Childhood/Childhood Education (2 cr.)
TED 707 Seminar and Student Teaching: Early Childhood/Childhood Education or
TED 708 Seminar and Supervised Teaching: Early Childhood/Childhood Education (4 cr.)
Portfolios:
• Initial portfolio should be submitted after 12 credits
• Final portfolios should be submitted during the student teaching or supervised teaching semester. Portfolios must receive satisfactory grades as one of the degree completion requirements.
Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education (Birth – Gr. 6)
(44 credits) [Program Code 28606]
Prerequisites:
Same liberal arts prerequisites as Childhood Education
Requirements:
Tier I (12 credits)
TED 505 Issues in Education
TED 510 Introduction to Students with Disabilities
TED 515 Multicultural Perspectives in Education
TED 500 Lives of Children
Before moving on to Tier II, students must demonstrate proficiency in the following ways:
● Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above
● Pass the Liberal Arts and Science Test (LAST)
● Demonstrate competence in writing
Tier II: Methods Courses (28 credits)
TED 520 Language and Literacy
TED 640 Phonological Awareness and Beginning Reading
TED 545 Promoting Wellness in the Classroom (1 cr.)
TED 641 Curriculum and Methods for Early Childhood Education
TED 642 Observation and Assessment in the Early Childhood Classroom
TED 636 Early Childhood Special Education
TED 600 Introduction to Students with Learning Problems
SPC 650 Developmental Psychopathology
TED 616 Applied Behavior Analysis for Students with Disabilities
TED 620 Collaboration in Inclusive Settings Before moving on to Tier III, students should pass the Assessment of Teaching Skills Written (ATS-W) and the Content Specialty Tests (CST) in Special Education and Early Childhood Education (when available)
Tier III Field Experiences (4 Credits)
TED 722 Seminar and Student Teaching: Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education or
TED 723 Seminar and Supervised Teaching: Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education
Portfolios:
• Initial portfolio should be submitted after 12 credits
• Final portfolios should be submitted during the student teaching or supervised teaching semester. Portfolios must receive satisfactory grades as one of the degree completion requirements.
Early Childhood (Birth – Gr. 2) and Literacy (Birth – Gr. 6)
(44 credits) [Program Code 28607]
Prerequisites: Same liberal arts prerequisites as Childhood Education
Requirements:
Tier I (12 credits)
TED 505 Issues in Education
TED 510 Introduction to Students with Disabilities
TED 515 Multicultural Perspectives in Education
TED 500 Lives of Children
Before moving on to Tier II, students must demonstrate proficiency in the following ways:
● Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above
● Pass the Liberal Arts and Science Test (LAST)
● Demonstrate competence in writing
Tier II: Methods Courses (28 credits)
TED 520 Language and Literacy
TED 640 Phonological Awareness and Beginning Reading
TED 525 Teaching Literacy and Language Arts 1-6
TED 610 Assessing Students with Learning and Literacy Problems
TED 625 Interventions in Reading
TED 545 Promoting Wellness in the Classroom (1 cr.)
TED 641 Curriculum and Methods for Early Childhood Education
TED 642 Observation and Assessment in the Early Childhood Classroom
TED 620 Collaboration in Inclusive Settings
TED 710 Practicum in Literacy for Students with Learning Problems 1-6
Before moving on to Tier III, students should pass the Assessment of Teaching Skills Written (ATS-W)
and the Content Specialty Tests (CST) in Literacy and Early Childhood Education (when available)
Tier III Field Experiences (4 Credits)
TED 702 Seminar and Student Teaching: Early Childhood Education or
TED 703 Seminar and Supervised Teaching: Early Childhood Education
Portfolios:
● Initial portfolio should be submitted after 12 credits
● Final portfolios should be submitted during the student teaching or supervised teaching semester. Portfolios must receive satisfactory grades as one of the degree completion requirements.
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Advanced Certificate:Middle Childhood and Adolescence Education ( Gr. 5 – 12)
(31 Credits) in English (Program Code 27328); Social Studies (Program Code 27329); Mathematics (Program code 27560) and Science (Program Code 27561)
Prerequisite: A major or its equivalent in the area of certification.
●For social studies, at least 30 credits in social studies, including coursework in economics and government and at least 21 semester hours in the history and geography of the U.S. and the world
●For English, at least 30 credits in English
●For Math, at least 30 credits in Math, including 6 credits in calculus
●For science, at least 30 credits in the specific area of certification (biology, chemistry, earth science and/or physics)
●A course in adolescent development or its equivalent
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Tier I: Core Courses (12 credits)
TED 505 Issues in Education
TED 510 Introduction to Students with Disabilities
TED 515 Multicultural Perspectives in Education
TED 520 Language and Literacy
Before moving on to Tier II, students must demonstrate proficiency in the following ways:
● Maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or above
● Passing the Liberal Arts and Science Test (LAST) and Content Specialty Test (CST) in each area of certification
● Demonstrating competence in writing
Tier II: Methods Courses (13 credits)
TED 550 Teaching Literacy and Language Arts 5-12
TED 560 Teaching Methods in Middle Childhood and Adolescence – General
TED 566 Teaching Methods in Middle Childhood and Adolescence: English or
TED 567 Teaching Methods in Middle Childhood and Adolescence: Social Studies or
TED 571 Teaching Methods in Middle Childhood and Adolescence: Math or
TED 572 Teaching Methods in Middle Childhood and Adolescence: Science
TED 555 Foundations of Middle Childhood Education
TED 545 Promoting Wellness in the Classroom (1 cr.)
Before moving on to Tier III, students must:
● Pass the Assessment of Teaching Skills Written (ATS-W)
● Demonstrate competency in writing
Tier III: Field Experience (6 credits)
TED 745 Field Experience in Middle Childhood/Adolescence Education (2 cr.)
TED 750 Seminar and Student Teaching in Middle Childhood/Adolescence Education or
TED 751 Seminar and Supervised Teaching in Middle Childhood/Adolescence Education (4 cr.)
Advanced Certificate: Adolescence Education ( Gr. 7 – 12)
(28 Credits) in English (Program Code 27562); Social Studies (Program Code 27563); Mathematics (Program code 27565) and Science (Program Code 27564)
Prerequisite: A major or its equivalent in the area of certification.
● For social studies, at least 30 credits in social studies, including coursework in economics and government and at least 21 semester hours in the history and geography of the U.S. and the world
● For English, at least 30 credits in English
● For Math, at least 30 credits in Math, including 6 credits in calculus
● For science, at least 30 credits in the specific area of certification (biology, chemistry, earth science and/or physics)
● A course in adolescent development or its equivalent
Requirements:
Tier I: Core Courses (12 credits)
TED 505 Issues in Education
TED 510 Introduction to Students with Disabilities
TED 515 Multicultural Perspectives in Education
TED 520 Language and Literacy
Before moving on to Tier II, students must demonstrate proficiency in the following ways:
● Maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or above
● Passing the Liberal Arts and Science Test (LAST) and Content Specialty Test (CST) in each area of certification
● Demonstrating competence in writing
Tier II: Methods Courses (13 credits)
TED 550 Teaching Literacy and Language Arts 5-12
TED 560 Teaching Methods in Middle Childhood and Adolescence – General
TED 566 Teaching Methods in Middle Childhood and Adolescence: English or
TED 567 Teaching Methods in Middle Childhood and Adolescence: Social Studies or
TED 571 Teaching Methods in Middle Childhood and Adolescence: Math or
TED 572 Teaching Methods in Middle Childhood and Adolescence: Science
TED 545 Promoting Wellness in the Classroom (1 cr.)
Before moving on to Tier III, students must:
• Pass the Assessment of Teaching Skills Written (ATS-W)
• Demonstrate competency in writing
Tier III: Field Experience (6 credits)
TED 746 Field Experience in Adolescence Education (2 cr.)
TED 752 Seminar and Student Teaching in Adolescence Education or
TED 753 Seminar and Supervised Teaching in Adolescence Education (4 cr.)
Advanced Certificate in Special Education:Childhood (Gr. 1-6)
(28 credits)[Program Code 27163]
Prerequisite: Prior Certification and a Master’s Degree
Requirements:
TED 510 Introduction to Students with Disabilities
TED 600 Introduction to Students with Learning Problems
TED 605 Teaching Students with Learning Problems
TED 610 Assessing Students with Literacy/Learning Problems
TED 615 Classroom Management in Inclusive Settings
TED 620 Collaboration in Inclusive Settings
TED 710 Practicum in Literacy for Students with Learning Problems Gr. 1-6
TED 6__ Elective
Before doing student/supervised teaching, students must:
• Pass the Content Specialty Test (CST) in Special Education
• Demonstrate competency in writing
Requirements:
TED 720 Seminar and Student Teaching in Childhood and Special Education or
TED 721 Seminar and Supervised Teaching in Childhood and Special Education (4 cr.)
Advanced Certificate in Special Education:
Middle Childhood and Adolescence Education (Gr. 5-12)
(28 credits) [Program Code 27989]
Prerequisite: Prior Certification and a Master’s Degree
Requirements:
TED 510 Introduction to Students with Disabilities
TED 600 Introduction to Students with Learning Problems
TED 605 Teaching Students with Learning Problems
TED 610 Assessing Students with Literacy/Learning Problems
TED 615 Classroom Management in Inclusive Settings
TED 620 Collaboration in Inclusive Settings
TED 635 Adolescents with Learning Problems
TED 715 Practicum in Literacy for Students with Learning Problems Gr. 5-12
Before moving on to Tier III, students must:
• Pass the Assessment of Teaching Skills Written (ATS-W) and the Content Specialty Test (CST) in Special Education
• Demonstrate competency in writing
Requirements:
TED 750 Seminar and Student Teaching: Middle Childhood and Adolescence Special Education or
TED 751 Seminar and Supervised Teaching in Middle Childhood and Adolescence Special Education, (4 cr.)
Advanced Certificate in TESOL-All Grades
(27 credits) [Program Code 27175]
Prerequisites:
Masters Degree
Prior Certification
Course in Teaching Literacy
Requirements:
TED 650 Second Language Acquisition
TED 655 Fundamentals of Linguistics
TED 660 English and its Structure
TED 665 Teaching Literacy in TESOL Programs
TED 670 Teaching the Content Areas in TESOL Programs
TED 677 Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in ESOL Programs
Before moving on to student/supervised teaching, students must:
• Pass the Content Specialty Test (CST) in TESOL
• Demonstrate competency in writing
TED 765 Field Experience: Teaching ESL
TED 770 Seminar and Student Teaching: TESOL
Or
TED 771 Seminar and Supervised Teaching: TESOL
Advanced Certificate in Literacy (Birth-Gr. 6)
(24 credits) [Program Code 27171]
Prerequisites: Master’s degree Prior certification
Requirements:
TED 520 Language and Literacy
TED 525 Teaching Literacy and Language Arts 1-6
TED 610 Assessing Students with Literacy/Learning Problems
TED 620 Collaboration in Inclusive Settings
TED 625 Interventions in Reading
TED 640 Phonological Awareness and Beginning Reading
TED ___ Literacy Elective
TED 710 Practicum in Literacy for Students with Learning Problems 1-6
Students must receive a passing score on the Content Specialty Test (CST) in Literacy.
Advanced Certificate in Literacy (Gr. 5-12)
(24 credits) [Program Code 27172]
Prerequisites: Prior certification and a Master’s degree
Requirements:
TED 520 Language and Literacy
TED 525 Teaching Literacy and Language Arts 5-12
TED 610 Assessing Students with Literacy/Learning Problems
TED 620 Collaboration in Inclusive Settings
TED 625 Interventions in Reading
TED 645 Methods of Teaching Writing
TED 6__ Literacy Elective
TED 715 Practicum in Literacy for Students with Learning Problems 5-12
Students must receive a passing score on the Content Specialty Test (CST) in Literacy.
Bilingual Extention (15 credits) [Program Code 28057]
Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree and prior certification. Proficiency in English and one other language
Requirements:
TED 516 Learning in Bilingual/Multicultural Settings
TED 655 Fundamentals of Linguistics
TED 665 Literacy K – 12 in TESOL Programs
TED 670 Teaching the Content Areas in TESOL Programs
TED 676 Instruction in the Native Language in Bilingual Programs
Before completing the program, the student must demonstrate proficiency in the following way:
● Pass the Bilingual Education Assessment (BEA) in the language in which the extension is to be granted.
Advanced Certificate in TESOL Adult/Post Secondary (NON-CERTIFICATION)
(18 Credits) [Program code 32039]
Prerequisite: Bachelors Degree
TED 650 Second Language Acquisition
TED 655 Fundamentals of Linguistics
TED 660 English and its Structure
TED 675 Methods and Materials for TESOL
TED 765 Field Experience: Teaching ESL
TED 770 Seminar and Student Teaching: TESOL
Or
TED 771 Seminar and Supervised Teaching: TESOL
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