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Program Description:
This program of study focuses on excellence in middle level education:
the twin purposes of academic preparation and individual self-development
for all young adolescents.
Students who successfully complete this program will extend their
New York State Teacher Certification:
| If students are certified at the
childhood level, the Middle Childhood Extension will extend
their certification up to Grades 7-9. |
| If students are certified at the
adolescence level, the Middle Childhood Extension will extend
their certification down to Grades 5-6. |
Admission Requirements:
- Enrollment in Childhood or Adolescence Inclusive
Education Program at Nazareth College.
- 30 credit hour major/concentration in Biology,
Chemistry, Earth Science, English, Foreign Languages, Mathematics,
Physics, or Social Studies.
OR
- Completion of a baccalaureate degree at an
accredited institution with a cumulative index of 3.0 and a B
average in the major field. Completion of 30 credit hour major/concentration
in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, Foreign Languages,
Mathematics, Physics, or Social Studies.
- Presentation of official transcripts.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- Application and fee.
- Completion of the personal-professional statement
as described on the application form.
- Copy of teacher certification in Childhood
or Adolescence Education.
(SEE application form for more specific information.)
Required Course Credits:
6 credit hours
| Required Courses: |
| Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Fieldwork |
Comments |
| MCH 640 |
Principles and Practices of Effective Middle
Schools |
3 |
No |
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| MCH 641 |
Seminar on Diverse Instructional Practices
for Middle Level Education |
3 |
20 hrs. |
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To view course descriptions in the Graduate Catalog, click
here.
Program Director:
Dr. James Black
Office: Golisano Academic Center, Room 201
Phone: (585) 389-2619
Fax: (585) 586-2452
Email: jwblack@naz.edu
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