The Saint Rose Masters in Early Childhood and Childhood Education program is designed for individuals who want to bring their passion for teaching to their own classroom, even if their degree is in a field other than education.
Small classes, caring and dedicated professors, and rigorous preparation for classroom teaching are hallmarks of the Master of Science in Early Childhood and Childhood Education program at The College of Saint Rose.
For example, psychology majors will apply what they have learned about cognition and the science of the brain to develop engaging lessons. Fine arts and music majors will learn how to foster student engagement by infusing their own creativity into the classroom. Even if you think your undergraduate coursework does not directly apply to education, let our experienced faculty show you how it will make you an extraordinary educator.
Students complete classroom and field experiences that will lead to initial and professional certification for both Birth – 2nd grade and 1st – 6th grade in New York State.
One day, while Paul Groff G’19 was working in the immigration department for a law firm, he saw young immigrant children translating for their parents. His heart melted, and his mind was made up: He signed up for the M.S. in childhood education at Saint Rose. He hasn’t looked back since. “This is where I was meant to go.”
Tay Fisher, known worldwide as Firefly, the masterful ‘four-point’ shooter for the Harlem Globetrotters, quietly pursued a Saint Rose graduate degree in education. It wasn’t easy, but he is now a Globetrotter and a Saint Rose alumnus.
I’m just like other teachers who do it because they love it,” he said. “Maybe I’m not wearing the suit and tie to work, but I’m out there and I’m teaching.”
Expert practitioners as well as respected researchers knowledgeable in trends throughout the global marketplace, our faculty hold you to the highest standards of ethics and transparency as well as academic excellence, and encourage you and your classmates to be effective in all aspects of business.
I enjoy teaching, and I enjoy research very much,” she explained. “But my goal is to get my Saint Rose students and myself as close as possible to where the actual learning happens. I want to infuse my teaching with what I learn from elementary students.”
The STEAM Bus (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math)
The NY STEAM bus, a mobile classroom developed by Niskayuna High School students and teachers, visited Martone’s math/science methods class.Martone’s class interacted with the different resources available on the bus and then helped Niskayuna students develop different lesson plans and design challenges for local K-5 students who will utilize the bus.
Courses include:
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7th – 9th Grade Extensions
Want to expand the range of students you can teach or deep dive into a subject area? Add on to your current certification with a 12-credit 7th through 9th Grade Extension. Extensions are available in: biology, chemistry, earth science, English, mathematics, physics, social studies or Spanish.
Certificate of Advanced Study in Special Education
Are you a New York State certified teacher and you hold master’s degree in education or are in the process of earning that degree? Expand your skills even more – and make yourself a versatile job candidate – with a Certificate of Advanced Study in Special Education.
Certificate of Advanced Study in Literacy
Reading can unlock so much for students. New York State certified teachers with master’s degrees or working on a master’s degree can choose to pursue a Certificate of Advanced Study in Literacy for either Birth-6th Grade or Grades 5-12.
Rest assured, no matter where your future classroom is, you will leave Saint Rose knowing that what you do in your own classroom positively impacts students’ futures.
Listen to our alumni share their “#WhyITeach” stories, and start your path to becoming an extraordinary educator.
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Of course, if you have any questions, please reach out. We’re here to help.
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