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: CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation)

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

(Fall)

EDG 532               Exceptional Child-3
EDG 732               Field for Exceptional-0
EDG 530               Inclusive Ed-3
EDG 730               Field for Inclusive Ed-0
EDG 512               Character Education-3

(Spring)

EDG 511               Integrating Curric. Lit-3
EDG 565               Methods of Math-3
EDG 765               Field Methods Math-0
EDG 500               Educational Research-3
EDG 547               Health Issues-1

(Summer)

EDG 520               Development and Learning Theories-3
EDG 545               Literacy-3
EDG 745               Field for Literacy-0
EDG 652               Teaching ELLs and Bilingual-3

(Fall)

EDG 563               Methods of Social Studies-3
EDG 763               Field Social Studies-0
EDG 564               Methods of Science-3
EDG 764               Field Science-0
EDG 615               Practicum-3
EDG 675               Comprehensive Exam-0

Admissions Contact:

Ma Lydia Frayna
MSEd Admissions Counselor
Nyack College
2 Washington Street
New York, NY, 10004
Email: marly.frayna@nyack.edu
Ph: (646) 378 6100
Cell: (845) 260 1103