Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)

Degree

Master of Science in Teaching

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 Teaching in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) should present the following:

1. An interview with MST program reprentative

2. B.A. or B.S. in a liberal arts area from a regionally accredited college

3. Approved concentration of 36 hours in a liberal arts area

4. Minimum of two undergraduate courses in each of the following areas: English, social studies (history, geography, economics, political science, sociology), mathematics and science, and general preparation in the following areas: physical education, fine arts, and career and occupational studies

5. Foreign Language: successful completion of one year of college level study or the equivalent of a language other than English. See College Catalog for alternate ways of meeting this requirement

6. Child psychology course

7. Basic competency in technology (computing), as determined by student's records and experiences

8. Strong academic record, demonstrated by a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or better, GRE scores, or other standard tests scores, indicating the ability to do graduate level work

9. Letter of introduction (writing sample) that includes a self-description, background of experiences, and goals

10. Resume

11. Application to the SUNY Cortland Teacher Education Program

Childhood/Early Childhood Education Department

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