Results and Discussion 1. Biomass and Biochar Properties

1. Candidates will understand, explain, analyze, and apply major theories and philosophies that address physical, affective and cognitive development during the critical early childhood years.

2. Candidates will create high-quality, meaningful learning opportunities that are based on competencies and content knowledge, utilize developmental knowledge, employ formal and informal assessment strategies and incorporate collaboration with all aspects of the broad school community to facilitate developmental processes and encourage growth to a child’s maximum potential.

3. Candidates will become reflective practitioners who continually reflect on their practice and actively pursue opportunities for professional growth.

Master of Science in Early Childhood Education, Birth^–Grade 2 Course Requirements for Initial Certification Candidates Course Numbers and Titles

EDUC 500 Educational Foundations from Diverse Perspectives ...3 credits EDUC 502 Foundations in Education for Students with Disabilities ...3 credits EDUC 505 Teaching English as a Second Language ...3 credits EDUC 506 Educational Evaluation and Assessment from

Early Childhood through Adolescence...3 credits EDUC 507 Approaches to Literacy Instruction in Early Childhood

Through Adolescence ...3 credits EDUC 513 Introduction to Early Childhood Education: Foundations,

Methods, and Materials ...3 credits EDUC 514 Working with Parents and Families of Children, in Early

Childhood and Childhood ...3 credits EDUC 551 Language Arts in Childhood and Early Childhood Education ....3 credits EDUC 552 Social Studies in Childhood and Early Childhood Education ...3 credits EDUC 553 Mathematics in Childhood and Early Childhood Education ...3 credits EDUC 554 Science in Childhood and Early Childhood Education...3 credits EDUC 605 Assessing and Correcting Literacy Problems Practicum in Early

Childhood and Childhood ...3 credits EDUC 709 Student Teaching Experience ...3 credits OR

EDUC 713* Seminar in Teaching ...3 credits total ...39 credits This degree leads to single certification.

* Required in lieu of student teaching course for eligible candidates.

Candidates may pursue additional certification as listed below. Please note that the tracks listed below are for New York State certification only and are not part of the degree program.

Track 1 Master of Science in Early Childhood Education: Birth–Grade 2, with additional certification in Childhood Education, Grades 1–6 ....42 credits Track 2 Master of Science in Early Childhood Education: Birth–Grade 2, with

additional certifications in Childhood Education, Grades 1–6, and Students with Disabilities ...48 credits Track 1: Master of Science in Early Childhood Education, Birth–Grade 2 with additional certification in Childhood Education, Grades 1–6.

The Master of Science in Early Childhood Education, Birth–Grade 2 leading to initial certification and additional certification in Childhood Education, Grades 1–6, requires completion of the above 13 courses for degree conferral and completion of the following course:

EDUC 573 Learning Technology Across the English language Arts Curriculum...3 credits

total ...42 credits Track 2: Master of Science in Early Childhood Education: Birth–Grade 2, with additional certification in Childhood Education, Grades 1–6 and Students with Disabilities.

The Master of Science in Early Childhood Education leading to initial certification in Early Childhood and additional certification in Students with Disabilities and Childhood Education, Grades 1–6, requires completion of the above 13 courses required for degree conferral and completion of the following three additional courses:

EDUC 531 Methods and Materials of Teaching Students with Disabilities

from Birth to Grade 6...3 credits EDUC 546 Educational Assessment for Students with Disabilities ...3 credits EDUC 548 Principles and Strategies of Classroom Management for

Students with Disabilities ...3 credits total ...48 credits Master of Science in Early Childhood Education, Birth^–Grade 2

Course Requirements for Advanced teacher Program candidates Course Numbers and Titles

EDUC 500 Educational Foundations from Diverse Perspectives ...3 credits EDUC 502 Foundations in Education for Students with Disabilities ...3 credits EDUC 505 Teaching English as a Second Language...3 credits EDUC 506 Educational Evaluation and Assessment from Early Childhood

through Adolescence ...3 credits EDUC 507 Approaches to Literacy Instruction in Early Childhood

Through Adolescence ...3 credits EDUC 513 Introduction to Early Childhood Education: Foundations,

Methods, and Materials...3 credits EDUC 514 Working with Parents and Families of Children, in Early

Childhood and Childhood ...3 credits EDUC 522 Language Development and Literacy Acquisition ...3 credits EDUC 605 Assessing and Correcting Literacy Problems Practicum in

Early Childhood and Childhood ...3 credits EDUC 617 Literacy Instruction, Birth–Grade 6 ...3 credits EDUC 642 Advanced Methods of Teaching Language Arts and Social

Studies in Early Childhood and Childhood Education ... 3 credits EDUC 646 Advanced Methods of Teaching Mathematics and Science

in Early Childhood and Childhood Education ...3 credits EDUC 537 Current Critical Issues in American Education ...3 credits total ...39 credits This degree leads to single certification.

Candidates may pursue additional certification as listed below. Please note that the tracks listed below are for New York State certification only and are not part of the degree program.

Track 1 Master of Science in Early Childhood Education: Birth–Grade 2, with additional certification in Childhood Education, Grades 1–6...42 credits track 2 Master of Science in Early Childhood Education, Birth–Grade 2, with

additional certifications in Childhood Education, Grades 1–6

and Students with Disabilities...48 credits Track 1: Master of Science in Early Childhood Education: Birth–Grade 2 with additional certification in Childhood Education, Grades 1–6.

The Master of Science in Early Childhood Education: Birth–Grade 2 leading to professional certification and additional certification in Childhood Education, Grades 1–6, requires completion of the above 13 courses for degree conferral and completion of the following course:

EDUC 573 Learning Technology Across the English language Arts

Curriculum...3 credits total ...42 credits Track 2: Master of Science in Early Childhood Education: Birth–Grade 2, with additional certification in Childhood Education, Grades 1–6 and Students with Disabilities.

The Master of Science in Early Childhood Education: Birth-Grade 2 leading to professional certification in Early Childhood and additional certification in Students with Disabilities and Childhood Education, Grades 1–6, requires completion of the above 3 courses for degree conferral and completion of the following three additional courses:

EDUC 531 Methods and Materials of Teaching Students with Disabilities

from Birth–Grade 6. ...3 credits EDUC 546 Educational Assessment for Students with Disabilities ...3 credits EDUC 548 Principles and Strategies of Classroom Management for

Students with Disabilities ...3 credits total ...48 credits