Childhood and Childhood Special ED

MST Childhood and Childhood Special Education Choose the path that works for you. preparation in Childhood Education, your enhanced skills and knowledge through our rigorous course of study will be an advantage as you become an impactful teacher who opens the world of knowledge and discovery to all students, and inspires them to become lifelong learners. Our programs offer the flexibility of full- or part-time study, and evening courses that are ideal for working professionals. Plus, Pace's School of Education is accredited by National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), meeting national professional standards for the preparation of teachers and other educators. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (Duration of Program: 2.5 Years) Teachers in the earliest grades provide a solid foundation for lifelong learning—how can you make a difference in the life of a child? Pace's Master of Science for Teachers (MST) graduate degree programs are the choice for professionals and college graduates who want to become teachers, but do not hold an undergraduate degree in education. Completing your degree and earning certification in Childhood Education and Special Education will enable you to make a lasting impact on young students by teaching in general, special education, and inclusive classrooms for grades 1 through 6. Special education is one of the fastest growing segments in the field of education. Together with To apply to Pace University's School of Education, visit www.pace.edu/SOE. How to Apply STATE REGULATION (0 credits) TCH 211A Child Abuse and Violence Prevention 0 TCH 211D Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying and Discrimination in Schools, Prevention & Intervention 0 FOUNDATIONS (15 credits) EDG 601 Social Foundations 1.5 EDG 602c Child Development 1.5 EDG 605 General Assessment 3 EDG 606 Learning Environments 3 EDG 609 Language, Literacy, and Global Perspectives 3 EDG 610 Curriculum and Methods in Inclusive Settings 3 CHILDHOOD CONCENTRATION (Grades 1–6) (15 credits) EDG 623 Health, Wellness, and Movement in Elementary Education 1 EDG 624 Applied Arts in the Classroom 1 EDG 626 Literacy Methods for Diverse Populations (K–6) 3 EDG 627 Literacy Methods in Social Studies and Content Area Learning 4 EDG 636 Childhood Science Teaching Methods 3 EDG 637 Childhood Math Teaching Methods 3 SPECIAL EDUCATION CONCENTRATION (8 credits) ED 671 Assessment, Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Instructional Planning 2 EDG 607 Supporting Positive Behavior and Autonomy 3 EDG 618 Individual Program Planning 3 CAPSTONE EXPERIENCES (9 credits) ED 690 Teacher As Researcher (requires a minimum of 30 hours fieldwork) 3 EDG 691 Student Teaching and Seminar in the Childhood Classroom (includes seminar) 3 ED 679 Practicum in Special Education (includes seminar) 3 TOTAL CREDITS 47 Scholarships and Financial Aid At Pace, we offer our graduate students a variety of options to help finance their education. In addition to scholarships and student loans, Pace also contributes with work-study programs and graduate assistantships. Learn more about the different programs Pace uses to help graduate students at www.pace.edu/Grad-Aid. BY SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION, YOU ARE ALSO AUTOMATICALLY CONSIDERED FOR A MERIT SCHOLARSHIP. For information on all School of Education master's-level degrees, contact Linda Guyette, director of student success and certification officer, at (917) 773-3571 or lguyette@pace.edu.

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