Goals:

The Graduate Division of the School of Education is committed to prepare candidates with practiced, research-based methodology that is character based, integrating the historical evangelical Christian tradition of the college, so they are ready to enter the inclusive classroom. To fulfill these values, the unit is committed to the preparation of professional educators who are capable of working effectively with diverse populations in a constantly changing global community.

Coursework Prerequisites:

Hold a successfully completed Bachelor’s degree.

Application Deadlines: 

Fall: July 15
Spring: November 30
Summer: April 1

At a Glance

Award: Master of Science
Certification: None
Credits: 36
School Accreditation: NCATE

Career Path: For persons preparing to teaching in general education grades 1-6 in private or parochial school settings, agencies or overseas.

Start Semester: Fall or Spring

Campus Location: Rockland or online

Suggested Program Plan

SEMESTER I: Fall

EDG 500-Educational Research…………… 3

EDG 520-Develop. & Learng. Theories… 3

EDG 530 Inclusive Classroom……………..3

EDG 730-Field for Incl Classrm………….. 0

SEMESTER II: Spring

EDG 511-Integr. Curric. Literacy Skills.. 3

EDG 532-Exceptional Child……………….. 3

EDG 732-Field for Exceptional…………… 0

EDG 564-Methods of Science…………….. 3

EDG 764-Field for Methods Science……. 0

SEMESTER III: Summer

EDG 512-Character Education……………. 3

EDG 565-Methods of Math………………… 3

EDG 765-Field for Methods Math……….. 0

SEMESTER IV: Fall

EDG 545-Literacy……………………………… 3

EDG 745-Field for Literacy………………… 0

EDG 563-Methods of Social Studies……. 3

EDG 763-Field for Meth. Soc. Stud…….. 0

EDG 652-Tching ELLs and Biling. Stu… 3

EDG 615-Practicum in Childhood Ed           3

Admissions Contact:

Tori Seetaram
MSEd Admission Counselor
Nyack College
1 South Boulevard
Nyack, NY 10960
Ph: 845-770-5708
Cell: 845 260 1103