Admission Requirements
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PROGRAM: Childhood Education

Degree: Master of Science in Teaching (MST)

The Master of Science in Teaching programs are intended for those seeking initial teaching certification in Childhood Education. Most students in this program work full-time and pursue the degree on a part-time basis, averaging six credits per semester. Degree requirements vary and you will work with your advisor to develop your program plan.

Campus Location:

New Rochelle Rockland Graduate Center

Accreditation: NCATE: National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education

Does the program lead to licensure?
Students who have completed the program, including teaching experience, and completed the other requirements set by New York State, may apply for initial teaching certification in New York State

Specific focus of the program:
Prepare candidates for certification in childhood education.

Key features:

• NCATE accreditation (national recognition)
• Iona is well-recognized and regarded as a major teacher-training institution
• Program integrates theory and practice so graduates are able to apply their learning in the classroom
• Small class sizes give students the opportunity to be closely mentored by the faculty
• Courses may be completed on either campus
• Broad array of computer resources available on both campuses

Sample job titles of alumni:
Teacher
Department chair
Assistant principal
Principal
Superintendent

Calendar:
Semester
Two hours, one evening a week
Some courses offered by distance-learning

Entry terms: Fall, spring, summer

Application deadline: rolling for traditional program

Average courseload per term: 2 courses (three credits each)

Credits to completion: 39 for the Childhood program

Average time to complete the degree: 2 years

Out-of-classroom activities required:
Ten hours of fieldwork are required for every education class.

Internship/practicum required for degree completion:
Supervised student teaching for one semester or alternative method as approved by the faculty

Required academic preparation or background experience:
Specific prerequisites and minimum undergraduate GPA

Admission requirements:

• Application for admission
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended
• Two professional letters of recommendation
• Minimum GPA 2.95
• GRE examination if cumulative undergraduate GPA is below 2.95 with a minimum score of 500 verbal and 500 quantitative
• Autobiography/statement on desire to enter the teaching profession
• Satisfactory completion of all prerequisites as determined by the MST evaluation (can begin the program if within 6 credits of completing prerequisites)

Cross reference:

• MST in Adolescence Education (specializations in Biology, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Spanish)
• MSEd in Adolescence Education (specializations in Biology, English, Italian, Mathematics, Social Studies, Spanish)
• MSEd in Literacy Education
• Courses for extension of certification to middle-school

Department Contact: Professor Paul Beaudin (914) 637-2754 pbeaudin@iona.edu

Admissions Contact: (914) 633-2502 admissions@iona.edu

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