The M.S.Ed. program is designed for individuals who hold an initial teaching certificate and are seeking a professional certificate in adolescence education: English (7‑12). The M.S.Ed. program provides:

• the pedagogical course work necessary for the professional certificate;
• the opportunity for advanced study in English and the language arts; and
• the master’s degree necessary for permanent certification.

A minimum of 30 credit hours of approved graduate study as described hereafter is required for the M.S.Ed. A minimum of nine credit hours must be taken in courses at the 600 level.

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting the requirements for admission to a degree program stated in this catalog, the applicant for enrollment in the program leading to a Master of Science in Education in adolescence education: English (7-12) should present the following:

Language Requirement

Individuals making application for an initial certificate as a teacher of adolescence education: English (7‑12) in New York State are required to complete one year of college‑level study or the equivalent of a language other than English. If this requirement has not already been met, the candidate may take language courses concurrently with graduate study.

M.S.Ed. Portfolio

Students are required to submit a teaching portfolio that provides documentation of reflective practices and teaching and learning processes. The portfolio must be submitted at least two months prior to the date the student expects to receive the degree and may not be submitted before degree candidacy is established.

1. At least a B average in undergraduate English courses.
2. A grade point average of at least 3.0 for all undergraduate courses.
3. One year of college‑level study or the equivalent of a language other than English. If this requirement has not already been met, the candidate may take language courses concurrently with graduate study.
4. Two letters of reference. Letters from undergraduate professors teaching in the subject areas identified in number one are required.
5. A minimum of 33 hours of approved undergraduate courses in English, composition, or comparative literature.