Contacts

Christy Ashby, Faculty Director of Teacher Education and Undergraduate Studies, 315-443-8689, ceashby@syr.edu

Faculty

Tom Bull, Sharon Dotger, Beth Ferri, Nicole Fonger, Duane Graysay, Bong Gee Jang, Heather Lavender, Jeff Mangram, Joanna Masingila, Janine Nieroda-Madden, Louise Wilkinson

Description

The M.S. degree in Adolescent Education offers:

• The opportunity for those holding a bachelor’s degree with the appropriate content courses (see below), but no prior coursework in teaching, to prepare for New York State initial adolescence certification in one of seven content areas (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, or Physics) while earning a master’s degree. (There are also testing, application and other requirements).
• A program that exposes students to cutting-edge ideas in education courses taught by faculty specialists.
• Preparation with special emphasis on actively engaging middle and high school students, working with struggling students, and serving diverse student populations.
• 2 field placements allowing each candidate to learn from a variety of school settings, teachers, and youth with diverse student populations.
• Opportunity for sharing professional development with a cohort of students in adolescent education through several shared core courses.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Acquire knowledge of each student, and demonstrate knowledge of student development and learning to promote achievement for all students.
2. Know the content they are responsible for teaching, and plan instruction that ensures growth and achievement for all students.
3. Implement instruction that engages and challenges all students to meet or exceed the learning standards.
4. Work with all students to create a dynamic learning environment that supports achievement and growth.
5. Use multiple measures to assess and document student growth, evaluate instructional effectiveness, and modify instruction.
6. Demonstrate professional responsibility and engage relevant stakeholders to maximize student growth, development, and learning
7. Set informed goals and strive for continuous professional growth

Master’s Degree Course Requirements

The program requires 30 credits, is designed for full-time students starting in the University's first summer session.

Intensive Examination

A master’s degree intensive examination is also required.