Master of Arts

(For Certified Teachers; 33 s.h.)

Introductory Courses (6 s.h.)

SED 207 - The Dynamics of Curriculum Change
CT 219 - Cognition and Instruction
or
CT 253 -Teaching for Thinking

Art Education Methods and Curriculum Courses (9 s.h.)

CT 297A - Advanced Studies in Art Education: Elementary
CT 297B - Advanced Studies in Art Education: Secondary
CT 271 - Curriculum Design in Art Education

Foundation of Education Courses (3 s.h.)

Choices include:
FDED 220 - Aesthetic Education
FDED 221 - Celebrating Humanity: Aesthetic Experience and Education in Global Perspective
FDED 225 - The Museum as Educator

Fine Arts Courses (6 s.h.)

Electives in fine arts and/or art history (200-level). A minimum of 3 s.h. in studio art.

Elective Courses (6 s.h., under advisement)

Students choose from courses in fine arts, art history, curriculum and teaching, foundations of education, elementary education, secondary education, literacy studies, art therapy and research.

Culminating Courses (3 s.h.)

SED 300A - Curriculum Project (Part I)
SED 300B - Curriculum Project (Part II)

Professional certification in New York state may entail requirements in addition to completion of a graduate-level degree program.

For the most up-to-date info, see the Hofstra Bulletin

Master of Science in Education

(Teacher Certification Program; 38 semester hours)

Introductory Courses (10 s.h.)

CT 229- Development and Learning in Childhood and Adolescence
SED 205 - Perspectives in Educational Practice
SED 200 - Information Technology for Teachers
SPED 201- The Exceptional Child
or
SPED 264- Inclusion in Today's Schools

General Methods Courses (4 s.h.)

LYST 202- Literacy for Special Subject Teachers
SED 264 - General Methods of Teaching

Art Education and Curriculum Courses (9 s.h.)

CT 298A - Curriculum and Instruction in Art: Elementary
CT298B - Curriculum and Instruction in Art: Secondary
CT280P - Curriculum Design in Art Education

Elective Courses (6 s.h. under advisement)

Students choose from courses in fine arts, art history, curriculum and teaching, foundations of education, elementary education, secondary education, literacy studies, art therapy and research.

Student Teaching and Co-requisite Seminar (9 s.h.)

At the conclusion of their course work, students are required to student teach for a full semester at public schools under the guidance of a Hofstra supervisor and an expert cooperating teacher in a public school. The placement is divided between an elementary and a secondary school setting.

CT 227- Student Teaching
or
CT 218-Supervised Teaching
SED 201- Reflective Practice and Classroom Analysis (taken while student teaching)

Professional certification in New York State may require requirements in addition to completion of a graduate-level degree program.

For the most up-to-date info, see the Hofstra Bulletin