Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)

Degree

Master of Science in Education

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting the requirements for admission to a degree program stated in the current Graduate Catalog, the applicant for enrollment in the program leading to a Master of Science in Education in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) should present the following:

1. Official transcripts documenting a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

2. Documentation of an initial/provisional certificate (or a certificate of qualification for initial or provisional certification) in childhood education/elementary education issued by the New York State Education Department

3. An overall undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.8

4. Two recommendation checklists (forms included in the application packet)

5. A typewritten statement demonstrating commitment to and interest in childhood education as well as an ability to write clearly and well (question/rubric included in the application packet). The statement must answer the questions below:

• What are your reasons for committing to work with students in elementary school?

•What are your reasons for selecting SUNY Cortland for graduate studies, and specifically for M.S.Ed. in childhood Education?

• What are your long-term goals and how do you see this program supporting you in achieving those goals?

• What other information do you deem relevant for reviewers to know?

Childhood/Early Childhood Education Department

More information may be obtained by going to the Childhood/Early Childhood Education Department Web site.