Ella Cline Shear School of Education MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CHILDHOOD MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION (GRADES 1-6)

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1 Ella Cline Shear School of Education MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CHILDHOOD MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION (GRADES 1-6)

2 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CHILDHOOD MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION (GRADES 1-6) This program adds to teachers knowledge of teaching and learning in grades 1-6 by focusing on the multicultural dimensions of education in a diverse society. The program begins with a core component that addresses the philosophical, psychological, and social dimensions of multicultural education, focusing on critical pedagogy, multicultural materials, and methods that are social constructivist, antiracist, and global in perspective. The program includes a research component, in which candidates take a research course and design and complete a project or thesis. The MSED in Childhood Multicultural Education adds a vital element of multiculturalism to the School of Education s graduate education curriculum ensuring that our candidates can assist all children in learning to their full potential. The Multicultural Education program is ideal for many teachers of grades 1-6 who wish to refine their general teaching skills rather than specialize in a particular area at the master s degree level. Graduates will have special expertise in multicultural teaching methods, content, and theory to be prepared to meet the changing needs of education in our diverse society and the world. They will be able to teach children multiculturally with engaging, culturally sensitive, and developmentally appropriate materials.

3 Program Requirements The Master of Science in Childhood Multicultural Education includes coursework in content and pedagogy, and elective courses. The program requires successful completion of a project or thesis. Core of Common Courses (18 credit hours) EDUC 578 Creating a Multicultural Classroom EDUC 601 Philosophical and Psychological Assumptions about the Nature of Learning EDUC 603 The School and Society EDUC 604 Educational Research Methodology (or approved research course in Anthropology or Sociology) CURR 632 Mathematics, Science and Technology Methods in the Elementary Classroom I CURR 633 Mathematics, Science and Technology Methods in the Elementary Classroom II Courses Connecting Content & Pedagogy (6 credit hours) (Choose one from Language Arts and one from Social Studies) CURR 630 Language Arts Methods for the Elementary School OR EDUC 660 Theory and Practice of Multicultural Education: Language Arts subtitle CURR 631 Multicultural Social Studies Methods for the Elementary School OR EDUC 660 Theory and Practice of Multicultural Education: Social Studies subtitle Electives (6 credit hours) EDUC 588 Understanding Personal Epistemologies through Diversity Strands in Your Curriculum CURR 630 Language Arts Methods in the Elementary School (if not already taken) CURR 631 Multicultural Social Studies Methods in the Elementary School (if not already taken) EDUC 660 series with different subtitles Others chosen in consultation with adviser Culminating Experience (4-6 credit hours) EDUC 699 Independent Study EDUC 620 Master s Thesis or Project Research 1- Total: credits A full-time student (12 credit hours per semester/summer) can finish in four semesters (both summer sessions count as one semester): fall/spring/summer/fall summer/fall/spring/summer spring/summer/fall/spring Courses are set so that students would not have to take summer courses, but they still would need to take four semesters; e.g., fall/spring/fall/spring Classes are conveniently offered late afternoon/evenings.

4 Why Childhood Multicultural Education at Geneseo? Our courses are taught by full-time faculty with doctorates in the field of education. Academic rigor: Students graduate with the competence and confidence to pursue careers working in many diverse facets of education. Geneseo Masters in Childhood Multicultural Education students are highly sought after because they are well versed in both theory and practice. Small class sizes. Advisers are full-time faculty in the Masters in Childhood Multicultural Education program. Admission Requirements The program is open to applicants who have their initial teaching certification in Childhood Education with Special Education, Childhood Education or Early Childhood/Childhood Education. Eligible applicants must meet the following admission criteria for graduate studies at the College and for the School of Education Childhood Multicultural Education Program. A complete application must include: Completed online application. $50 application fee payable to SUNY Geneseo. Official transcript(s) from all institutions of higher education attended. Results of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) sent directly to the Office of Admissions at the address below. Two letters of recommendation from persons who can attest to the academic potential for graduate study and personal character of the applicant. Proof of New York state initial certification or equivalent certification from another state. Application Deadline: April 1 (priority) for summer and fall admittance and November 1 (priority) for spring admittance. Applications received after the published deadlines will be reviewed on a space-available basis. More information is available at For additional information, please contact: Michael R. George, Graduate Enrollment Coordinator GradAdmissions@geneseo.edu SUNY Geneseo Office of Admissions 1 College Circle Doty Hall, Room 200 Geneseo, NY Phone: Fax:

5 Geneseo A Great Value SUNY Geneseo is recognized annually for the quality of its academic offerings in relation to the cost of attendance. Once again this year, Geneseo has been named in the 2015 editions of The Fiske Guide to Colleges and Kiplinger s Best College Values. SUNY Geneseo offers financial assistance to graduate students through a number of programs. For information, visit the Office of Financial Aid at: In addition, graduate assistantships are available through the School of Education. For information, contact the Office of Graduate Studies at NCATE Accreditation The Ella Cline Shear School of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the standard of excellence in teacher preparation. NCATE accreditation indicates that the school meets the rigorous standards in all categories set forth by the professional education community, and assures the public that graduates have acquired the knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary to help all students learn. The renewal of accreditation (CAEP) is scheduled for fall School of Education Graduate Conceptual Framework We prepare teachers who are accomplished scholars, constructivist educators, and reflective practitioners. Our Mission is to prepare future teachers to be reflective, critical thinkers, adept at problemsolving, and committed to the development of communities of inquiry, to ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn the skills necessary for a productive life and responsible citizenship.