Childhood Education MST

MST Childhood Education Choose the path that works for you. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (Duration of Program: 2 Years) This program is designed for career changers with a bachelor's degree. We will build on your knowledge and skills as you learn how to tackle many types of classroom situations in grades 1–6 and develop creative strategies to help every child thrive in school. Every MST candidate enrolled in our program is challenged to reflect on his or her prior notions about schools, classrooms, teaching, and learning. Differentiated instruction is emphasized and technology is incorporated into all aspects of the program. Candidates exit the program with the pedagogical knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to become a successful classroom teacher. This program is recognized by the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) and available on both our New York City and Westchester campuses. It is designed to accommodate the working adult and all courses are offered in the evening. MST candidates may choose to pursue the program on a full- or part-time basis. Upon completion of the program, candidates are eligible for the Initial Teaching Certificate in Childhood Education in New York State for grades 1–6. 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 CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE (6 credits) EDG 620 Educational Research for Teaching (or approved substitute by academic adviser) 3 EDG 691 Student Teaching and Seminar in the Childhood Classroom 3 TOTAL CREDITS 36 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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