5-Year Integrated Teacher Education Track

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

5-YEAR INTEGRATED TEACHER EDUCATION TRACK

For Fordham Undergraduate Students

Master of Science in Teaching Degree

Revised September 2016

The Fordham University Graduate School of Education offers a 5-Year Integrated Teacher Education Track for students enrolled in one of the undergraduate colleges of the university. Programs are offered at the Lincoln Center campus. Early advisement and coordination are important features of this integrated track.

The 5-Year Integrated Teacher Education Track provides opportunities for students to complete a BA/BS in a liberal arts and science major and a 36 or 45 credit Master of Science in Teaching (MST) Degree in one of the following programs:

36 credit MST Programs:
Early Childhood Education (Birth - Grade 2); Childhood Education (Grades 1- 6);
Adolescence Education in English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science or Physics (Grades 7-12);
Exceptional Adolescents (Special Education) Generalist with Subject Extension or
dual certification (Grades 7-12);
TESOL - Teaching English to Students of Other Languages (Grades Pre K - 12),
45 credit MST Programs for Dual Certification:
Childhood or Early Childhood Special Education; Early Childhood/Childhood Education; Bilingual Childhood Education; General and Exceptional Adolescence
Extensions in Middle Childhood Education, TESOL, Special Education, and Bilingual Education are also available for additional credits

Full course descriptions and programs of study can be found in the GSE Bulletin or website www.fordham.edu/gse

Students in the 5-Year Track begin to work closely with a GSE Adviser as freshmen or sophomores. Students officially apply to the Graduate School of Education in the beginning of the spring semester of junior year. Specific requirements for admission are listed in the bulletin and the GSE Adviser provides guidance for candidates in the admission process.

In senior year, students can integrate up to 12 GSE credits while completing Fordham University requirements. Upon completion of the undergraduate program, candidates enter the Master of Science in Teaching program with up to 12 graduate credits. During the 5th year of study (including summers), candidates complete their graduate credits and two semesters (fall and spring) of full-time student teaching. Candidates are then eligible for Fordham’s endorsement for New York State Initial Teacher Certification.

Interested candidates should contact: Dr. Arlene Moliterno

The integrated track is based on a reflective practitioner model with cohorts of students forming communities for reflection on teaching and learning. Each cohort progresses through a sequence of coordinated courses and field experiences designed to link theory and practice. Graduates of the programs are highly qualified teachers who respect individuals in a multicultural society, excel in academic disciplines, acquire a broad knowledge base, learn in meaningful contexts, become reflective practitioners, and engage in life-long learning.

HIGHLIGHTS & BENEFITS

·  Students are offered the opportunity to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in a liberal arts and science major and a Master of Science in Teaching degree (MST) after five years. The Graduate School of Education has faculty with teaching experience in public school classrooms as well as national reputations as researchers and scholars. Personal attention is given to students, both during the advising process and within courses.

·  There is a financial benefit because 12 graduate credits are taken on the undergraduate level and can be used for both undergraduate and graduate degrees.

·  Students can pursue a dual certification or extension for additional credits which may be more advantageous when pursuing a teaching position. Dual certification programs are 45 credits.

·  Upon meeting all degree, program, and certification requirements (NYS Teacher Certification Exams and workshops), Fordham endorses its graduates for New York State Initial Teacher Certification. Students are then eligible to begin teaching in NYS schools. University support for job preparation is offered through the Office of Career Services.

·  NY State certification is reciprocal with most other states. After successfully teaching in New York for 3 years and meeting additional requirements, New York State Professional Certification can be obtained.

·  Fordham has been recognized nationally for its excellence in teacher education, and was the first institution in New York City accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). This recognition is acknowledgement that Fordham’s program is of high quality and Fordham students are widely sought after by school directors and principals nationally. All Fordham teacher education programs are nationally recognized by the specialty professional organizations that oversee teacher preparation.

· Extensive field and student teaching placements provide over 600 hours of comprehensive experiences in public schools in applying theory in practical, mentored situations. Cooperating Teachers provide support for student teachers, while allowing them as much autonomy as they are comfortable with. Each student teacher works with a Field Specialist who serves as a mentor and coach. Fordham’s field specialists have extensive years of knowledge and practice in the field.

Core Requirements Required by New York State for

Initial Teacher Certification*

All Liberal Arts and Science requirements must be completed by the end of senior year. Students interested in Adolescence Special Education must complete 2 courses in science and 2 courses in mathematics. D grades will not be accepted. Students must maintain a 3.00 GPA.

The following chart can be used as a check list to assure completion of LAS requirements.

LAS Content
Requirements / The following are examples of possible courses
(only 1 course in each is required) / Completed/
Grade / Semester to be completed
Study of Literature / survey of literature, or specialized course such as contemporary American authors, short story, poetry
Written Analysis, Expression, or Communication / writing course (not a skills or remedial course), communications course, media studies, speech, public speaking, journalism, American sign language
Artistic Expression / visual arts, art history, music or music appreciation, dance, filmmaking or film studies, theater or theater history
Language other than English / French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, German, Arabic, Mandarin, Hebrew, Portuguese, Korean, Russian, American Sign Language. Classical Languages: Greek, Latin. Or a score of 50 or better on a CLEP exam.
Scientific Processes / biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, earth science, geology, environmental science
Mathematical Processes / algebra, calculus, finite mathematics, trigonometry, college mathematics, statistics (it is preferred that computer science not be taken for the math requirement)
Concepts in History/Social Sciences / history, sociology, political science, anthropology, psychology, religious studies
*Fordham
Requirements / The Graduate School of Education’s Content/Core requirements do not replace Fordham’s requirements although many of the requirements for NYS Teacher Certification are similar. Students must seek advisement from Fordham major/core advisors for requirements to fulfill credits for the bachelor’s degree.
Fordham requirement for EP4/ senior values seminar waiver / The Fordham requirement for EP4/senior values seminar is waived in lieu of the following GSE requirement taken in senior year:
UEGE 5102 Historical, Philosophical, and Multicultural Foundations in American Education
Note: History majors need to take the senior seminar in history.

Business students interested in applying must meet the following requirements:

1.  Must meet the same LAS and content requirements as all students, including 3.00 GPA and no D grades.

2.  The foreign language requirement can be met by taking a course (can be on-line) or doing the CLEP exam and getting a 50 or above. It is preferred that a course be taken.

Adolescence Education (Grades 7-12)

Students interested in Adolescence Education (Grades 7-12) English, Social Studies, Math, Biology, Physics,

Chemistry and Earth Science do not have to major in this area but must have the required number of credits

in the specific content. Also, all candidates in the programs below have to meet the general LAS requirements,

3.00 GPA, and no D grades.

English: The program requires a minimum of 30 credits in the following content areas: English, including study in American literature, British literature prior to 1600, women authors, composition studies, multiple literary genres, and non-Anglo authors.

Social Studies: The program requires a minimum of 30 credits. This includes 21 credits of history and/or geography of which some must be US History, some must be non-US History and there must be geography content in at least one course; and coursework in economics, political science/government and civics, sociology, psychology, cultural studies/anthropology. There must also be coursework that involves the study of the following non-disciplinary themes: a) science, technology, and society, and b) global connections.

Math: The program requires a minimum of 30 credits in calculus, linear algebra, probability, applied mathematics, statistics, and additional mathematics electives.

Biology: The program requires a minimum of 30 credits in the discipline (such as ecology, anatomy, physiology, molecular biology or human anatomy).

Chemistry: The program requires a minimum of 30 credits in the discipline (such as organic, inorganic or biochemistry).

Physics: The program requires a minimum of 30 credits in the discipline (such as Quantum Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Waves, Sound and Light or Electromagnetics).

Earth Science: The program requires a minimum of 30 credits in the discipline (such as Geology, Oceanography, Meteorology, Astronomy or Geophysics).

Adolescence Special Education (Grades 7-12)

The Division of Curriculum and Teaching offers the following programs to prepare educators for different roles in adolescence special education.

Program 1: Master of Science in Teaching Exceptional Adolescents Program (MST, Students with Disabilities 7-12 Generalist). The 30-credit master’s degree program in adolescence special education prepares teachers for support roles in special education such as consultant teacher, resource room service providers, and integrated co-teachers.

Program 2: Master of Science in Teaching Exceptional Adolescents with Subject Extension Program (MST, Students with Disabilities 7-12 Generalist with Extensions: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, Social Studies, Mathematics, or English Language Arts)

The 36-credit master’s degree program in adolescence special education prepares teachers to be the teacher of record for a special class in the subject area of the extension.

Program 3: Master of Science in Teaching General and Exceptional Adolescents (Dual Certification) Program (MST, Adolescence Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, Social Studies, Mathematics, or English Language Arts and Students with Disabilities 7-12 Generalist with Extensions: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, Social Studies, Mathematics, or English Language Arts). The 45-credit master’s degree program in adolescence and special education is an integrated dual certification program leading to New York state certification as Classroom Teacher, Adolescents - Grades 7-12, in at least one Subject Area and Students with Disabilities 7-12 Generalist with an extension in biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, social studies, mathematics, or English language arts.

SENIOR YEAR

SAMPLE PROGRAM OF STUDY

Master of Science in Teaching Early Childhood Education, Childhood Education, or Adolescence Education: English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Biology, Earth Science, Chemistry or Physics (36 credits).

See www.fordham.edu/gse for Program of Study through the 5th year for all programs including extensions and dual certifications (additional credits).

Senior Year -12 credits- (6 credits each semester)

Early Childhood (Birth – Grade 2) or Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)

PSGE 5316 Psychology of Child Development & Learning

UEGE 5102 Historical, Philosophical, Multicultural Foundations of American Education (EP4)

CTGE 5247 Teaching Linguistically & Culturally Diverse Children

CTGE 5155 Special Education Foundations

Adolescence Education (Grades 7-12)

UEGE 5102 Historical, Philosophical, Multicultural Foundations of American Education (EP4)

CTGE 5155 Special Education Foundations

CTGE 5305 Teaching Linguistically & Culturally Diverse Adolescents

The Adolescence Education Program has been revised to coincide with new NYS requirements. An additional 3 credits will be identified before registration.

Admissions Requirements

There are two application stages to the 5-Year Integrated Teacher Education Track:

First Stage: Preliminary declaration of interest that results in MST degree advisement

·  Complete a Declaration of Interest Form (pg. 7) and submit to the 5-Year Track Coordinator at the Graduate School of Education.

·  Meet with 5-Year Track Coordinator for program advisement about LAS, content requirements, course of study, and entrance exam. Courses and content required by NYSED for teacher candidates must be taken. Some core courses may fulfill more than one NYSED requirement.

·  Plan for # of credits/courses needed to complete BA/BS. Students should plan so as to be able to integrate 12 GSE credits in senior year (preferably 6 credits in the fall and 6 credits in the spring).

·  It is advisable to inform the major advisor about intent to enter the 5-Year Track and be provided with all of the information.

Once the Declaration of Interest form is submitted, the Coordinator will permit registration into the 1 credit Field Experience Seminar (CTGE 4200 series). Sophomores meet 2x each semester, juniors meet 3x each semester, seniors meet 1x monthly. Seminars are held on both campuses except in senior year when they are held at LC along with GSE course work. Field experience requires 30 hours per semester through senior year. See page 6 for further information about the field experience requirement.

Second Stage: Formal application to the appropriate graduate program of the Graduate School of Education at the beginning of the spring semester of junior year for early admissions decision (PCS students can opt for advanced standing option).

·  Complete an on-line GSE admissions application (includes personal statement, two letters of reference, resume, and official transcript from all universities attended).

·  Take and pass the Academic Literacy Skills Test (ALST) for entrance into the GSE.

·  Inform the undergraduate major advisor that an application has been submitted and that 12 GSE credits will be completed during senior year including field experience and reflective seminar.

·  Students are expected to complete all LAS and content requirements by the end of senior year.

·  A minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B or better) must be maintained. No D grades accepted.

Field Experience Requirements

The main goals of the field experience are: To examine one's own interest in the teaching profession and to make an informed personal decision about teaching as a career choice.

·  To gain insight into the curriculum and organization of a school, classroom or other educational setting.

·  To begin gaining experience working with students on different age levels (tutoring, etc.).

·  To allow education faculty to learn about your disposition, motivation, skills, and personal suitability for teaching.

·  To prepare you for 5th year student teaching experience