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Transformed People, Transforming Lives. Locations. Nyack in New York City 361 Broadway New York, NY Nyack in Rockland County One South Blvd. Nyack, NY. School of Education’s Mission. To prepare and equip teacher candidates spiritually, intellectually, and socially.
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Locations • Nyack in New York City 361 Broadway New York, NY • Nyack in Rockland County One South Blvd. Nyack, NY
School of Education’s Mission • To prepare and equip teacher candidates spiritually, intellectually, and socially. • Our teacher candidates will provide ethical, exemplary, equitable instruction to a diverse student population in a variety of contexts.
SOE Accreditations • Board of Regents – State of New York • Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools • Department of Higher Education / NY • NCATE (National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Educators) • ACSI (Association of Christian School International)
SOE’s Conceptual Framework • T.Cs are instructed to be the ‘salt of the earth’. (Matt. 5:13) • They are to season and enrich others’ lives. • To become the preservative of hope and encouragement to others • Healing agent to others • SALT (Service, Academics, Leadership, Teaching)
Do I need to have teaching experience? • Our program makes it easy for career changers to get their initial certification • If you meet the prerequisite Liberal Arts and Science requirements, pass the LAST, and complete the other admissions steps, you will be able to enroll
Degrees Offered • *Childhood Education (Grades 1 – 6) Degree: Master of Science in Education • Certification: Initial / Professional Childhood Education • 39 credits (if already certified) – 45 credits (if initial certificate) • Coursework may be completed in 20 months with an additional 100+ hours of field experience • 15 weeks of full time student teaching.
Degrees Offered • Childhood Special Education • Degree: Master of Science in Education • Certification: Initial /Professional Childhood Special Education • 36 credits (if already certified) – 48 credits (initial certificate) • Coursework may be completed in 20 months with an additional 100+ hours of field experience • 15 weeks of full time student teaching.
Degrees Offered • Inclusive Education, Gifted Extension: Master of Science in Education • Certificate: Gifted Education Extension for holders of initial certificate • 36 Credits • Coursework completed in 20 months • 50 Hour practicum
Degrees Offered • Inclusive Education, Middle School Extension: Master of Science in Education • Certificate: Middle School Extension 5 – 9 for holders of initial certificate • 36 Credits • Coursework completed in 20 months • 50 Hour practicum
Degrees Offered • Inclusive Education, Bilingual Extension: Master of Science in Education • Certificate: Bilingual Education in area of initial certification • 36 Credits • Coursework completed in 20 months • 50 Hour practicum
Critical Point New York State Certification Exams • All programs have their own standardized exams required by NYS. • Exams must be passed with score of 220 to be certified: • Content Speciality Tests • Assessment of Teaching Skills – Written • Liberal Arts and Science Test (for admission).
Critical Point • Field Experience / Practicum/ Student Teaching • ALL programs require hours in schools during the course of the program. • Initial certificates: 100 hours during course work plus student teaching • Extensions: 50 hours / practicum
Critical Point • ALL programs require students pass comprehensive exams at the end of the program.
Admissions Requirements • Application Fee • Autobiography • Official transcripts - GPA 3.0 • Complete required pre requisite courses • Two academic recommendations / one professional recommendations • Interview / writing sample • Appropriate immunizations • Liberal Arts and Sciences Test – passing score 220
Academic Pre requisites • 30 credits minimum in one liberal arts subject area. (Grade C or better). • OR 30 credits in 9 credits Arts, Humanities, Communication, Written Expression, Technology; 6 credits in History or Social Sciences; 6 credits in science; 6 credits in math; 6 credits in language; Intro course in psychology. • Credits may be CLEPped.
Academic Pre requisites / LAST EXAM • Liberal Arts and Science Test (LAST) • http: www.nystce.nesinc.com
Cost of Program /Academic Year 2009 – 2010 • Application Fee $ 30.00 • Tuition (per credit) $625.00 • Technology Fee $100.00 • Student Teaching Fee $150.00 (2) • Graduation Fee $100.00 • Books $800.00 • Full payment of tuition and fees is due by registration.
Financial Aid • Academic Excellence Grant • Nyack College Alumni Grant • Christian School Teacher Grant • Public School Teacher Grant • Cooperating Teacher Grant • TEACH grant • TAP • Stafford Loan (Subsidized/Unsubsidized)
FAFSA • www.fafsa.ed.gov • Contact Steve Phillips in Student Financial Services (845) 675-4625
For More Information • Visit us on line www. Nyack.edu • MSE / Graduate Handbook • Admissions.mse@nyack.edu • Jeffrey C. Hoops, Admissions Associate