Secondary Education

The 37-credit MSEd in Business Education course of study leads to New York State Initial Teacher Certification in business and marketing, as well as Work-Based Learning Coordinator Certification for Career Development. This program is designed bachelor’s prepared aspiring teachers and blends on-campus preparation with field experiences, culminating in full-time student teaching.

The 25-credit Advanced Certificate in Secondary Education is designed for master’s prepared individuals seeking New York State Initial Teacher Certification.  The concentration in business prepares individuals for K-12 certification in business and marketing, and prospective students most commonly hold a MBA or the equivalent.  

This MSEd in English Education 37-semester-hour program blends on-campus preparation with field experiences in a variety of school settings and leads to New York State initial teacher certification in secondary English language arts, grades 7-12.

The 33-credit Master of Arts in English Education leads to professional certification for teachers with certification in English 7-12 or initial certification in English language arts. It provides advanced study in the curriculum, pedagogy, and content of English language arts. Individuals may also select concentrated studies in middle level 5-6, gifted education or bilingual education certification extensions.

The 25-credit Advanced Certificate in Secondary Education is designed for master’s prepared individuals seeking New York State Initial Teacher Certification. The concentration in English prepares individuals for grades 7-12 English and prospective students most commonly hold a master’s degree in English, Creative Writing, or relevant area.

For more information, visit the English Education programs page.

The 37-credit MSEd in Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) program blends on-campus preparation with field experiences in a variety of school settings, leading to New York state certification in (FACS) all grades, K-12 as well as Work-Based Learning Coordinator Certification for Career Development.  Middle-level Family and Consumer Sciences education is delivered through the state-mandated course, “Home and Career Skills.”

Learn more about Family and Consumer Sciences.

The 38-credit Fine Arts Education MSEd program is designed to provide students who have completed a bachelor’s degree in fine arts/art history with coursework and field experiences in fine arts education, resulting in effective public school teaching.

The 26-credit Advanced Certificate in Fine Arts & Music Education is intended for master’s prepared individuals seeking an accelerated means of gaining certification in art, grades K-12.  Candidates most commonly hold a Master of Fine Arts or the equivalent.

The 37-credit MSEd in Foreign Language Education program  leads to New York state initial certification, valid for teaching languages other than English in grades 7-12

The 25-credit Advanced Certificate in Secondary Education is designed for master’s prepared individuals seeking New York State Initial Teacher Certification.  The concentration in foreign language prepares individuals for K-12 certification in an accelerated format. Candidates most commonly have a graduate degree in language study or in a relevant area.

Learn more about Foreign Language Education.

See also: TESOL and Bilingual Education programs.

The 37-credit MSEd in Mathematics Education with STEM Integration leads to New York state initial teacher certification in mathematics, grades 7-12.

The 33-credit MA in Mathematics Education leads to professional certification for teachers who possess initial certification in adolescent education, valid for teaching mathematics in grades 7-12.

The 25-credit Advanced Certificate in Secondary Education is designed for master’s prepared individuals seeking New York State Initial Teacher Certification.  The concentration in mathematics prepares individuals for 7-12 certification and candidates commonly hold a graduate degree in math or the equivalent.

Learn more about Mathematics Education.

The Advanced Certificates in Middle Childhood Education are available for extensions in grades 5-6 and 7-9.  Eligible candidates with prior teacher certification may opt to take one or both of the two required courses in an accelerated week-long format over the summer.  

Learn more Middle Childhood Extension Programs.

This 38-credit MSEd in Music Education program leads to New York state initial teacher certification, valid for the teaching of music in all grades. This is a comprehensive program which aims to integrate on–campus course work with field experiences in a variety of school settings, culminating in full-time student teaching.   

The 33-credit MA in Music Education program leads to professional certification for teachers who possess initial certification for teaching music, all grades. It provides advanced study in the curriculum, pedagogy, and content of music. This program supports and reflects the National Standards for Art Education and the New York State Learning Standards for the Arts.

The 25-credit Advanced Certificate in Fine Arts & Music Education program is intended for individuals who hold a master's degree or higher pursuing New York state certification for elementary, middle, and secondary school. Candidates commonly hold a graduate degree in music.

Learn more about Music Education.

The MSEd in Science Education is a 37-credit program for students with no formal background in education who are pursuing initial teacher certification in one or more of the following areas: Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

The MA in Science Education is a 33-credit program for students who are already certified and are seeking professional teacher certification.

The 25-credit Advanced Certificate in Secondary Education is designed for master’s prepared individuals seeking New York State Initial Teacher Certification.  Available concentrations include Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics and candidates commonly hold a graduate degree in one of these areas.

Learn more about Science Education.

The 37-credit Master of Science in Education program in social studies education is a 37 s.h. program that requires an undergraduate major or equivalent in either history or one of the social sciences (economics, geography, political science, sociology, or anthropology). The course of study leads to New York state initial teacher certification, social studies grades 7-12.

This 33-credit MA in Social Studies Education program leads to professional certification for teachers who possess initial certification in adolescent education, valid for teaching social studies in grades 7-12. It provides advanced study in the curriculum, pedagogy, and content of social studies. Individuals may also select concentrated studies in middle level 5-6, gifted education or bilingual education certification extensions. The program conforms with the recommendation for teacher preparation by the National Council for Social Studies and with the New York State Learning Standards in Social Studies.

The 25-credit Advanced Certificate in Secondary Education is designed for master’s prepared individuals seeking New York State Initial Teacher Certification. Candidates commonly hold a graduate degree in geography, political science, sociology, etc.

Learn more about Social Studies Education.

Hofstra University’s Advanced Certificate in Work Based Learning Extension is a 6-credit online program that consists of two courses: SED 211 and SED 212.  This extension to your teaching certification enables you to place students in a variety of work-based learning activities such as career exploration, internships, cooperative work experience, and community-based work experience programs. Learn more about Work Based Learning.