Graduate Bulletin 2011-2013 » Academic Programs and Courses » Health Sciences » M.S.Ed. Program, Health Pre-K Teacher
M.S.Ed. Program, Health Pre-K Teacher
This program is designed for students seeking a master's degree in Teaching Health Education. Graduates of this program are recommended for New York State Initial Certification in Health Education (Pre K-12) upon completion of additional New York State Education Requirements. Holders of this master's degree with initial certification in the related area and three years of paid, full-time classroom teaching experience can obtain New York State Professional Certification upon completion of additional requirements.
To be eligible for this Master's Program, potential students must fall into one of the following categories:
Sequence 1 (39-42 credits). Students who already possess New York State certification in a related area and who seek additional certification in Health Education Pre-K-12.
Sequence 2 (51-54 credits). Liberal arts and sciences graduates who lack professional education coursework and who seek initial certification in Health Education Pre-K-12.
Admission Requirements
- Possess a Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited college or university.
- Demonstrate the ability to successfully pursue graduate study by having attained a minimum grade average of B in the undergraduate record as a whole and an average of B in courses most relevant to the graduate discipline.
- Three letters of recommendation and a Personal Goal Statement.
- For Sequence 1 admission, possess New York State teacher certification.
- For Sequence 2 admission, submit scores on the New York State Liberal Arts and Sciences Test (LAST).
Degree Requirements
Students must consult with the graduate adviser in the health education program before starting their Master's Program. During their first semester, matriculated students are required to plan their graduate program with an adviser in the health education program.
Students must complete one of the two sequences outlined below:
Sequence 1 (39 credits): For students who already possess New York State certification in another subject and who seek certification in Health Education Pre K-12. Course and credit requirements are as follows:
Required HEA courses (12 credits): HEA 600 (3), 602 (3), 603 (3), 620 (3)
HEA electives (9)
Courses linking health with teaching strategies (9): HEA 671 (3), 672 (3), 673 (3)
Special Education (3): ESC 506 (3) or EDS 701 (3) or equivalent
Student Teaching (3-6): ESC 595 (3) OR 596 (6)
Master's Project (3): ESC 708 (3). Culminates in an approved curriculum project
Sequence 2 (51-54 credits): For liberal arts and sciences graduates who lack professional education coursework and who seek initial certification in Health Education Pre K-12. Course and credit requirements are as follows:
Required HEA courses (12 credits): HEA 600 (3), 602 (3), 603 (3), 620 (3)
HEA electives (9)
Courses linking health with teaching strategies (9): HEA 671 (3), 672 (3), 673 (3)
Core Education (15 credits): ESC 501 (3), 502 (3), ESC 506 (3) or EDS 701 (3) or equivalent, 529 (3), ESC 537 (3)
Student Teaching (3-6 credits): 595 (3) OR 596 (6)
Master's Project (3): ESC 708 (3). Culminates in an approved curriculum project
Last modified: 1/23/2013
