Helge Wasmuth, Ph.D., Chair
212-615-3343
hwasmuth@mercy.edu

Course Requirements for Initial Certification Candidates

Course Numbers and Titles

• course - Edu Fnd Diverse Perspectives Credit(s): 3

• course - Fndtns Educ Sdnts w/Dsblts Credit(s): 3

• course - Tchng English as 2nd Lang Credit(s): 3

• course - Ed Evl/Assmt ECldhd-Adol&Dsabl Credit(s): 3

• course - Aprchs Lit: EChldhd-Adolescenc Credit(s): 3

• course - Wrk w/Prnts/Famls Erl Chld-Chl Credit(s): 3

• course - Lang Arts Cldhd/ ECldhd Educ Credit(s): 3

• course - Soc Studies Cldhd/ECldhd Edu Credit(s): 3

• course - Math Cldhd/ECldhd Educ Credit(s): 3

• course - Science Cldhd/ECldhd Educ Credit(s): 3

• course - Seminar in Teaching Credit(s): 3 AND course - Health and Safety Workshop Credit(s): 0

  Or

  course - Crtcl Issues In Amrcn Edctn Credit(s): 3*

  *(Required in lieu of student teaching course for eligible candidates)

Total Credits: 33

• Required Non-credit Courses:

  course - Health and Safety Workshop Credit(s): 0

Residency Certification Track

This program has a limited number of residency opportunities for qualified candidates. Candidates in the residency option complete a modified program while participating in a paid, full-time residency in a school or district for one complete academic year (the last year in the program). 

• course - Edu Fnd Diverse Perspectives Credit(s): 3

• course - Fndtns Educ Sdnts w/Dsblts Credit(s): 3

• course - Tchng English as 2nd Lang Credit(s): 3

• course - Ed Evl/Assmt ECldhd-Adol&Dsabl Credit(s): 3

• course - Aprchs Lit: EChldhd-Adolescenc Credit(s): 3

• course - Wrk w/Prnts/Famls Erl Chld-Chl Credit(s): 3

• course - Lang Arts Cldhd/ ECldhd Educ Credit(s): 3

• course - Math Cldhd/ECldhd Educ Credit(s): 3

• course - Science Cldhd/ECldhd Educ Credit(s): 3

• course - Student Teaching Experience Credit(s): 3

• course - Seminar in Teaching Credit(s): 3

Track 1:

Master of Science in Childhood Education: Grades 1-6, with additional certification in Students with Disabilities.

Add:

• course - Methods and Materials for Teaching Students with Disabilities B-12 Credit(s): 3

• course - Educ Assesmnt SWD Credit(s): 3

• course - Prin/Strat Clsrm Mgt for SWD Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 39

Helge Wasmuth, Ph.D., Chair
212-615-3343
hwasmuth@mercy.edu

Course Requirements for Initial Certification Candidates

Course Numbers and Titles

• course - Edu Fnd Diverse Perspectives Credit(s): 3

• course - Fndtns Educ Sdnts w/Dsblts Credit(s): 3

• course - Tchng English as 2nd Lang Credit(s): 3

• course - Ed Evl/Assmt ECldhd-Adol&Dsabl Credit(s): 3

• course - Aprchs Lit: EChldhd-Adolescenc Credit(s): 3

• course - Wrk w/Prnts/Famls Erl Chld-Chl Credit(s): 3

• course - Lang Arts Cldhd/ ECldhd Educ Credit(s): 3

• course - Soc Studies Cldhd/ECldhd Edu Credit(s): 3

• course - Math Cldhd/ECldhd Educ Credit(s): 3

• course - Science Cldhd/ECldhd Educ Credit(s): 3

• course - Seminar in Teaching Credit(s): 3 AND course - Health and Safety Workshop Credit(s): 0

  Or

  course - Crtcl Issues In Amrcn Edctn Credit(s): 3*

  *(Required in lieu of student teaching course for eligible candidates)

Total Credits: 33

Required Non-credit Courses:

• course - Health and Safety Workshop Credit(s): 0

Helge Wasmuth, Ph.D., Chair
212-615-3343
hwasmuth@mercy.edu

Course Requirements for Initial Certification Candidates

Course Numbers and Titles

• course - Edu Fnd Diverse Perspectives Credit(s): 3

• course - Fndtns Educ Sdnts w/Dsblts Credit(s): 3

• course - Tchng English as 2nd Lang Credit(s): 3

• course - Ed Evl/Assmt ECldhd-Adol&Dsabl Credit(s): 3

• course - Aprchs Lit: EChldhd-Adolescenc Credit(s): 3

• course - Intr Erl Chld Ed:Fndtn/Meth/Mt Credit(s): 3

• course - Lang Arts Cldhd/ ECldhd Educ Credit(s): 3

• course - Soc Studies Cldhd/ECldhd Edu Credit(s): 3

• course - Math Cldhd/ECldhd Educ Credit(s): 3

• course - Science Cldhd/ECldhd Educ Credit(s): 3

• course - Seminar in Teaching Credit(s): 3 AND course - Health and Safety Workshop Credit(s): 0

  Or

  course - Crtcl Issues In Amrcn Edctn Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 33

Required Non-credit Courses: 

• course - Health and Safety Workshop Credit(s): 0

Residency Certification Track

This program has a limited number of residency opportunities for qualified candidates. Candidates in the residency option complete a modified program while participating in a paid, full-time residency in a school or district for one complete academic year (the last year in the program). 

• course - Edu Fnd Diverse Perspectives Credit(s): 3

• course - Fndtns Educ Sdnts w/Dsblts Credit(s): 3

• course - Tchng English as 2nd Lang Credit(s): 3

• course - Ed Evl/Assmt ECldhd-Adol&Dsabl Credit(s): 3

• course - Aprchs Lit: EChldhd-Adolescenc Credit(s): 3

• course - Wrk w/Prnts/Famls Erl Chld-Chl Credit(s): 3

• course - Lang Arts Cldhd/ ECldhd Educ Credit(s): 3

• course - Math Cldhd/ECldhd Educ Credit(s): 3

• course - Science Cldhd/ECldhd Educ Credit(s): 3

• course - Student Teaching Experience Credit(s): 3

• course - Seminar in Teaching Credit(s): 3

Additional Certification(s)

Candidates may pursue additional certification(s) as listed below. Please note that your degree will still be in Early Childhood. The addition of these courses will lead to an additional New York State initial certification:

Track 1:

Master of Science in Early Childhood Education, Birth–Grade 2 with additional certification in Childhood Education, Grades 1–6

Add:

• course - Wrk w/Prnts/Famls Erl Chld-Chl Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 36

OR

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.

Add:

• course - Methods/Materials Teach SWD B-12 Credit(s): 3

• course - Educ Assesmnt SWD Credit(s): 3

• course - Prin/Strat Clsrm Mgt for SWD Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 42

Helge Wasmuth, Ph.D., Chair
212-615-3343
hwasmuth@mercy.edu

Course Requirements for Initial Certification Candidates

Course Numbers and Titles

• course - Edu Fnd Diverse Perspectives Credit(s): 3

• course - Fndtns Educ Sdnts w/Dsblts Credit(s): 3

• course - Tchng English as 2nd Lang Credit(s): 3

• course - Ed Evl/Assmt ECldhd-Adol&Dsabl Credit(s): 3

• course - Aprchs Lit: EChldhd-Adolescenc Credit(s): 3

• course - Intr Erl Chld Ed:Fndtn/Meth/Mt Credit(s): 3

• course - Lang Arts Cldhd/ ECldhd Educ Credit(s): 3

• course - Soc Studies Cldhd/ECldhd Edu Credit(s): 3

• course - Math Cldhd/ECldhd Educ Credit(s): 3

• course - Science Cldhd/ECldhd Educ Credit(s): 3

• course - Seminar in Teaching Credit(s): 3 AND course - Health and Safety Workshop Credit(s): 0

  Or

  course - Crtcl Issues In Amrcn Edctn Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 33

• Required Non-credit Courses: 

• course - Health and Safety Workshop Credit(s): 0

  This degree leads to single certification in Early Childhood Education.

Helge Wasmuth, Ph.D., Chair
212-615-3343
hwasmuth@mercy.edu

Course Requirements for Initial Certification Candidates

Course Numbers and Titles

• course - Edu Fnd Diverse Perspectives Credit(s): 3

• course - Fndtns Educ Sdnts w/Dsblts Credit(s): 3

• course - Tchng English as 2nd Lang Credit(s): 3

• course - Ed Evl/Assmt ECldhd-Adol&Dsabl Credit(s): 3

• course - Aprchs Lit: EChldhd-Adolescenc Credit(s): 3

• course - Intr Erl Chld Ed:Fndtn/Meth/Mt Credit(s): 3

• course - Lang Arts Cldhd/ ECldhd Educ Credit(s): 3

• course - Soc Studies Cldhd/ECldhd Edu Credit(s): 3

• course - Math Cldhd/ECldhd Educ Credit(s): 3

• course - Science Cldhd/ECldhd Educ Credit(s): 3

• course - Seminar in Teaching Credit(s): 3 AND course - Health and Safety Workshop Credit(s): 0

  Or

  course - Crtcl Issues In Amrcn Edctn Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 33

Required Non-credit Courses: 

• course - Health and Safety Workshop Credit(s): 0

Additional Certification(s)

Candidates may pursue additional certification(s) as listed below. Please note that your degree will still be in Early Childhood. The addition of these courses will lead to an additional New York State initial certification:

Track 1:

Master of Science in Early Childhood Education, Birth–Grade 2 with additional certification in Childhood Education, Grades 1–6

Add:

• course - Wrk w/Prnts/Famls Erl Chld-Chl Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 36

AND

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.

Add:

• course - Methods/Materials Teach SWD B-12 Credit(s): 3

• course - Educ Assesmnt SWD Credit(s): 3

• course - Prin/Strat Clsrm Mgt for SWD Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 45

Mi-Hyun Chung, Ph.D., Chair
(914) 674-3057
mchung@mercy.edu

Master of Science in TESOL Pre K-12 (Track 1) Program and Course Requirements

The Admission to the Master of Science in TESOL requires a 30 credit undergraduate major in one of the liberal arts or sciences. The program requires completion of an e-portfolio, and obtaining a passing score on the CST in ESOL prior to registration in the clinical practice course, 12 credits of college-level work in a language other than English, and completion of the following graduate courses:

Course Numbers and Titles

• course - Edu Fnd Diverse Perspectives Credit(s): 3

• course - Tchng English as 2nd Lang Credit(s): 3

• course - Ed Evl/Assmt ECldhd-Adol&Dsabl Credit(s): 3 (for regular program option) OR course - Student Teaching Experience Credit(s): 3 (for residency program option)

• course - Aprchs Lit: EChldhd-Adolescenc Credit(s): 3

• course - Theory and Practice in Bilingual Education Credit(s): 3

• course- Lngstcs & Lang Dvlpmnt Credit(s): 3

• course - Thry/Prac 2nd Lng Tch Std Disb Credit(s): 3

• course - Mdrn Eng Strct/Tch Eng 2nd Lg Credit(s): 3

• course - Mth/Mtrls Tch Eng 2nd Lg PK-12 Credit(s): 3

• course - Seminar in Teaching Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 30

*This program has a limited number of residency opportunities for qualified candidates. Candidates in the residency option complete a modified program while participating in a paid, full-time residency in a school or district for one complete academic year (the last year in the program).

Initial Certificate Program Progression:

• course and course must be completed prior to registering for course and course.

• course should be taken in the candidate’s last semester and candidates must apply for the placement during the semester prior to registration.

• A passing score on the Content Specialty Test in ESOL is required prior to registering for course.

Mi-Hyun Chung, Ph.D., Chair
(914) 674-3057
mchung@mercy.edu

Master of Science in TESOL Pre K-12 (Track 2) Program and Course Requirements

NOTE: Effective Fall 2024 this Track 2 program is no longer available.

Track 2 of the Master of Science in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is designed for those students who hold a NYS teacher certificate in another content area and are seeking initial / professional ESOL certification. The program requires the same prerequisites as Track 1, development of an e-portfolio, passing the CST in ESOL prior to registration for EDUC 707, 12 credits of college-level work in a language other than English, and completion of the following graduate courses:

Course Numbers and Titles

• course - Cltrl Prspctvs Tchng Lrng Prcs Credit(s): 3

• course - Tchng English as 2nd Lang Credit(s): 3

• course - Ed Evl/Assmt ECldhd-Adol&Dsabl Credit(s): 3

• course - Theory and Practice in Bilingual Education Credit(s): 3

• course - Lngstcs & Lang Dvlpmnt Credit(s): 3

• course - Child & Adolescent Literature Credit(s): 3

• course - Thry/Prac 2nd Lng Tch Std Disb Credit(s): 3

• course - Mdrn Eng Strct/Tch Eng 2nd Lg Credit(s): 3

• course - Mth/Mtrls Tch Eng 2nd Lg PK-12 Credit(s): 3

• course - Mentoring Seminar TESOL Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 30

Professional Certificate Program Progression:

• course should be completed prior to registration for course.

• A passing score on the Content Specialty Test in ESOL is required prior to registering for course.

• course should be taken in the candidate’s last semester and candidates must be approved for placement during the semester prior to registration.

Meghan Marrero Ed.D., Chair
914-674-7889
mmarrero3@mercy.edu

Traditional Certification Track

• course - Edu Fnd Diverse Perspectives Credit(s): 3

• course - Fndtns Educ Sdnts w/Dsblts Credit(s): 3

• course - Tchng English as 2nd Lang Credit(s): 3

• course - Ed Evl/Assmt ECldhd-Adol&Dsabl Credit(s): 3

• course - Aprchs Lit: EChldhd-Adolescenc Credit(s): 3

• course - Educ Psych & Adlscnt Dvlpmnt Credit(s): 3

   

• Select one of the following based on content area:

• course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnce - Math Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification

• course - Meth Material Adol/Science Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification

• course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnc-Soc Stud Credit(s): 3* Pertinent to the area of Certification

• course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnc-ENG Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification

  AND

• course - Crtcl Issues In Amrcn Edctn Credit(s): 3 OR

• course - Seminar in Teaching Credit(s): 3 AND course - Health and Safety Workshop Credit(s): 0

• Specialization Courses (Select Two Courses from the Same Content Area – See Below) Credit(s): 6

  Chemistry

  ---

  • course - Engineering for the Classroom Credit(s): 3

  • course - Leadership in STEM Credit(s): 3 (for practicing teachers)

  • course - Forensic Science Credit(s): 3

  • course - Oceanography Credit(s): 3

  • course - Physical Science Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 30

Residency Certification Track

This program has a limited number of residency opportunities for qualified candidates. Candidates in the residency option complete a modified program while participating in a paid, full-time residency in a school or district for one complete academic year (the last year in the program).

• course - Edu Fnd Diverse Perspectives Credit(s): 3

• course - Fndtns Educ Sdnts w/Dsblts Credit(s): 3

• course - Tchng English as 2nd Lang Credit(s): 3

• course - Ed Evl/Assmt ECldhd-Adol&Dsabl Credit(s): 3

• course - Aprchs Lit: EChldhd-Adolescenc Credit(s): 3

• course - Educ Psych & Adlscnt Dvlpmnt Credit(s): 3

    

• Select one of the following based on content area:

• course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnce - Math Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification

• course - Meth Material Adol/Science Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification

• course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnc-Soc Stud Credit(s): 3* Pertinent to the area of Certification

• course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnc-ENG Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification

  AND

• course - Crtcl Issues In Amrcn Edctn Credit(s): 3 OR

• course - Seminar in Teaching Credit(s): 3 AND course - Health and Safety Workshop Credit(s): 0

• Specialization Courses (Select ONE Course from the Same Content Area) Credit(s): 3

Meghan Marrero Ed.D., Chair
914-674-7889
mmarrero3@mercy.edu

Traditional Certification Track

• course - Edu Fnd Diverse Perspectives Credit(s): 3

• course - Fndtns Educ Sdnts w/Dsblts Credit(s): 3

• course - Tchng English as 2nd Lang Credit(s): 3

• course - Ed Evl/Assmt ECldhd-Adol&Dsabl Credit(s): 3

• course - Aprchs Lit: EChldhd-Adolescenc Credit(s): 3

• course - Educ Psych & Adlscnt Dvlpmnt Credit(s): 3

   

Select one of the following based on content area:

• course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnce - Math Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification

• course - Meth Material Adol/Science Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification

• course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnc-Soc Stud Credit(s): 3* Pertinent to the area of Certification

• course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnc-ENG Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification

  AND

• course - Crtcl Issues In Amrcn Edctn Credit(s): 3 OR

• course - Seminar in Teaching Credit(s): 3 AND course - Health and Safety Workshop Credit(s): 0

• Specialization Courses (Select Two Courses from the Same Content Area – See Below) Credit(s): 6

  English

  ---

  • course - Applied English Grammar Credit(s): 3

  • course - Analyzing Short Fiction Credit(s): 3

Master of Science in Adolescence Education, Grade 7-12, with an additional certification in Teaching Students with Disabilities Generalist- 39 credits

Candidates in the traditional and residency tracks of the Master of Science in Adolescence Education Program may add a Teaching Students with Disabilities, Grade 7–12 certification by completing the above 10 courses required for degree conferral and the completion of the three courses listed below:

• course - Methods/Materials Teach SWD B-12 Credit(s): 3

• course- Educ Assesmnt SWD Credit(s): 3

• course - Prin/Strat Clsrm Mgt for SWD Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 39

Meghan Marrero Ed.D., Chair
914-674-7889
mmarrero3@mercy.edu

Traditional Certification Track

• course - Edu Fnd Diverse Perspectives Credit(s): 3

• course - Fndtns Educ Sdnts w/Dsblts Credit(s): 3

• course - Tchng English as 2nd Lang Credit(s): 3

• course - Ed Evl/Assmt ECldhd-Adol&Dsabl Credit(s): 3

• course - Aprchs Lit: EChldhd-Adolescenc Credit(s): 3

• course - Educ Psych & Adlscnt Dvlpmnt Credit(s): 3

Select one of the following based on content area:

• course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnce - Math Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification

• course - Meth Material Adol/Science Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification

• course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnc-Soc Stud Credit(s): 3* Pertinent to the area of Certification

• course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnc-ENG Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification

  AND

• course - Crtcl Issues In Amrcn Edctn Credit(s): 3 OR

• course - Seminar in Teaching Credit(s): 3 AND course - Health and Safety Workshop Credit(s): 0

• Specialization Courses (Select Two Courses from the Same Content Area – See Below) Credit(s): 6

  English

  ---

  • course - Applied English Grammar Credit(s): 3

  • course - Analyzing Short Fiction Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 30

Meghan Marrero Ed.D., Chair
914-674-7889
mmarrero3@mercy.edu

Traditional Certification Track

• course - Edu Fnd Diverse Perspectives Credit(s): 3

• course - Fndtns Educ Sdnts w/Dsblts Credit(s): 3

• course - Tchng English as 2nd Lang Credit(s): 3

• course - Ed Evl/Assmt ECldhd-Adol&Dsabl Credit(s): 3

• course - Aprchs Lit: EChldhd-Adolescenc Credit(s): 3

• course - Educ Psych & Adlscnt Dvlpmnt Credit(s): 3

Select one of the following based on content area:

• course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnce - Math Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification

• course - Meth Material Adol/Science Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification

• course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnc-Soc Stud Credit(s): 3* Pertinent to the area of Certification

• course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnc-ENG Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification

  AND

• course - Crtcl Issues In Amrcn Edctn Credit(s): 3 OR

• course - Seminar in Teaching Credit(s): 3 AND course - Health and Safety Workshop Credit(s): 0

• Specialization Courses (Select Two Courses from the Same Content Area – See Below) Credit(s): 6

Earth Science

• course - Engineering for the Classroom Credit(s): 3

• course - Leadership in STEM Credit(s): 3 (for practicing teachers)

• course - Forensic Science Credit(s): 3

• course - Oceanography Credit(s): 3

• course - Physical Science Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 30

Meghan Marrero Ed.D., Chair
914-674-7889
mmarrero3@mercy.edu

Traditional Certification Track

• course - Edu Fnd Diverse Perspectives Credit(s): 3

• course - Fndtns Educ Sdnts w/Dsblts Credit(s): 3

• course - Tchng English as 2nd Lang Credit(s): 3

• course - Ed Evl/Assmt ECldhd-Adol&Dsabl Credit(s): 3

• course - Aprchs Lit: EChldhd-Adolescenc Credit(s): 3

• course - Educ Psych & Adlscnt Dvlpmnt Credit(s): 3

Select one of the following based on content area:

• course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnce - Math Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification

• course - Meth Material Adol/Science Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification

• course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnc-Soc Stud Credit(s): 3* Pertinent to the area of Certification

• course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnc-ENG Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification

  AND

• course - Crtcl Issues In Amrcn Edctn Credit(s): 3 OR

• course - Seminar in Teaching Credit(s): 3 AND course - Health and Safety Workshop Credit(s): 0

• Specialization Courses (Select Two Courses from the Same Content Area – See Below) Credit(s): 6

  Social Studies

  ---

  • course - Critical Issues in US History Credit(s): 3

  • course - Critical Issues in Global Hist Credit(s): 3

  • course - American Government Credit(s): 3

  • course - Theories of Globalization Credit(s): 3

Master of Science in Adolescence Education, Grade 7-12, with an additional certification in Teaching Students with Disabilities Generalist- 39 credits

Candidates in the traditional and residency tracks of the Master of Science in Adolescence Education Program may add a Teaching Students with Disabilities, Grade 7–12 certification by completing the above 10 courses required for degree conferral and the completion of the three courses listed below:

• course - Methods/Materials Teach SWD B-12 Credit(s): 3

• course - Educ Assesmnt SWD Credit(s): 3

• course - Prin/Strat Clsrm Mgt for SWD Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 39

Meghan Marrero Ed.D., Chair
914-674-7889
mmarrero3@mercy.edu

Traditional Certification Track

• course - Edu Fnd Diverse Perspectives Credit(s): 3

• course - Fndtns Educ Sdnts w/Dsblts Credit(s): 3

• course - Tchng English as 2nd Lang Credit(s): 3

• course - Ed Evl/Assmt ECldhd-Adol&Dsabl Credit(s): 3

• course - Aprchs Lit: EChldhd-Adolescenc Credit(s): 3

• course - Educ Psych & Adlscnt Dvlpmnt Credit(s): 3

Select one of the following based on content area:

• course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnce - Math Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification

• course - Meth Material Adol/Science Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification

• course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnc-Soc Stud Credit(s): 3* Pertinent to the area of Certification

• course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnc-ENG Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification

  AND

• course - Crtcl Issues In Amrcn Edctn Credit(s): 3 OR

• course - Seminar in Teaching Credit(s): 3 AND course - Health and Safety Workshop Credit(s): 0

• Specialization Courses (Select Two Courses from the Same Content Area – See Below) Credit(s): 6

  Social Studies

  ---

  • course - Critical Issues in US History Credit(s): 3

  • course - Critical Issues in Global Hist Credit(s): 3

  • course - American Government Credit(s): 3

  • course- Theories of Globalization Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 30

Meghan Marrero Ed.D., Chair
914-674-7889
mmarrero3@mercy.edu

Traditional Certification Track

• course - Edu Fnd Diverse Perspectives Credit(s): 3

• course - Fndtns Educ Sdnts w/Dsblts Credit(s): 3

• course - Tchng English as 2nd Lang Credit(s): 3

• course - Ed Evl/Assmt ECldhd-Adol&Dsabl Credit(s): 3

• course - Aprchs Lit: EChldhd-Adolescenc Credit(s): 3

• course - Educ Psych & Adlscnt Dvlpmnt Credit(s): 3

Select one of the following based on content area:

• course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnce - Math Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification

• course - Meth Material Adol/Science Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification

• course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnc-Soc Stud Credit(s): 3* Pertinent to the area of Certification

• course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnc-ENG Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification

  AND

• course - Crtcl Issues In Amrcn Edctn Credit(s): 3 OR

• course - Seminar in Teaching Credit(s): 3 AND course - Health and Safety Workshop Credit(s): 0

• Specialization Courses (Select Two Courses from the Same Content Area – See Below) Credit(s): 6

  Mathematics

  ---

  • course - Problem Solving in Mathematics Credit(s): 3

  • course - History of Mathematics Credit(s): 3

  • course - Enrchng Tchng Sec Sch Math Credit(s): 3

  • course - Enhancing Mathematics w/STEM Credit(s): 3

  • course - Robotics & Program Classroom Credit(s): 3

Master of Science in Adolescence Education, Grade 7-12, with an additional certification in Teaching Students with Disabilities Generalist- 39 credits

Candidates in the traditional and residency tracks of the Master of Science in Adolescence Education Program may add a Teaching Students with Disabilities, Grade 7–12 certification by completing the above 10 courses required for degree conferral and the completion of the three courses listed below:

• course - Methods/Materials Teach SWD B-12 Credit(s): 3

• course - Educ Assesmnt SWD Credit(s): 3

• course - Prin/Strat Clsrm Mgt for SWD Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 39

Meghan Marrero Ed.D., Chair
914-674-7889
mmarrero3@mercy.edu

Traditional Certification Track

• course - Edu Fnd Diverse Perspectives Credit(s): 3

• course - Fndtns Educ Sdnts w/Dsblts Credit(s): 3

• course - Tchng English as 2nd Lang Credit(s): 3

• course - Ed Evl/Assmt ECldhd-Adol&Dsabl Credit(s): 3

• course - Aprchs Lit: EChldhd-Adolescenc Credit(s): 3

• course- Educ Psych & Adlscnt Dvlpmnt Credit(s): 3 

Select one of the following based on content area:

• course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnce - Math Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification

• course - Meth Material Adol/Science Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification

• course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnc-Soc Stud Credit(s): 3* Pertinent to the area of Certification

• course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnc-ENG Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification

  AND

• course - Crtcl Issues In Amrcn Edctn Credit(s): 3 OR

• course - Seminar in Teaching Credit(s): 3 AND course - Health and Safety Workshop Credit(s): 0

• Specialization Courses (Select Two Courses from the Same Content Area – See Below) Credit(s): 6

  Mathematics

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  • course - Problem Solving in Mathematics Credit(s): 3

  • course - History of Mathematics Credit(s): 3

  • course - Enrchng Tchng Sec Sch Math Credit(s): 3

  • course - Enhancing Mathematics w/STEM Credit(s): 3

  • course - Robotics & Program Classroom Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 30

Meghan Marrero Ed.D., Chair
914-674-7889
mmarrero3@mercy.edu

Traditional Certification Track

• course - Edu Fnd Diverse Perspectives Credit(s): 3

• course - Fndtns Educ Sdnts w/Dsblts Credit(s): 3

• course - Tchng English as 2nd Lang Credit(s): 3

• course - Ed Evl/Assmt ECldhd-Adol&Dsabl Credit(s): 3

• course - Aprchs Lit: EChldhd-Adolescenc Credit(s): 3

• course - Educ Psych & Adlscnt Dvlpmnt Credit(s): 3

Select one of the following based on content area:

• course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnce - Math Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification

• course - Meth Material Adol/Science Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification

• course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnc-Soc Stud Credit(s): 3* Pertinent to the area of Certification

• course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnc-ENG Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification

  AND

• course - Crtcl Issues In Amrcn Edctn Credit(s): 3 OR

• course - Seminar in Teaching Credit(s): 3 AND course - Health and Safety Workshop Credit(s): 0

• Specialization Courses (Select Two Courses from the Same Content Area – See Below) Credit(s): 6

  Physics

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  • course - Engineering for the Classroom Credit(s): 3

  • course - Leadership in STEM Credit(s): 3 (for practicing teachers)

  • course - Forensic Science Credit(s): 3

  • course - Oceanography Credit(s): 3

  • course - Physical Science Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 30

Meghan Marrero Ed.D., Chair
914-674-7889
mmarrero3@mercy.edu

Traditional Certification Track

• course - Edu Fnd Diverse Perspectives Credit(s): 3

• course - Fndtns Educ Sdnts w/Dsblts Credit(s): 3

• course - Tchng English as 2nd Lang Credit(s): 3

• course - Ed Evl/Assmt ECldhd-Adol&Dsabl Credit(s): 3

• course - Aprchs Lit: EChldhd-Adolescenc Credit(s): 3

• course - Educ Psych & Adlscnt Dvlpmnt Credit(s): 3

Select one of the following based on content area:

• course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnce - Math Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification

• course - Meth Material Adol/Science Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification

• course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnc-Soc Stud Credit(s): 3* Pertinent to the area of Certification

• course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnc-ENG Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification

  AND

• course - Crtcl Issues In Amrcn Edctn Credit(s): 3 OR

• course - Seminar in Teaching Credit(s): 3 AND course - Health and Safety Workshop Credit(s): 0

• Specialization Courses (Select Two Courses from the Same Content Area – See Below) Credit(s): 6

  Biology

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  • course - Engineering for the Classroom Credit(s): 3

  • course - Leadership in STEM Credit(s): 3 (for practicing teachers)

  • course - Forensic Science Credit(s): 3

  • course - Oceanography Credit(s): 3

  • course - Bioengineering Credit(s): 3

Master of Science in Adolescence Education, Grade 7-12, with an additional certification in Teaching Students with Disabilities Generalist- 39 credits

Candidates in the traditional and residency tracks of the Master of Science in Adolescence Education Program may add a Teaching Students with Disabilities, Grade 7–12 certification by completing the above 10 courses required for degree conferral and the completion of the three courses listed below:

• course - Methods/Materials Teach SWD B-12 Credit(s): 3

• course - Educ Assesmnt SWD Credit(s): 3

• course - Prin/Strat Clsrm Mgt for SWD Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 39

Meghan Marrero Ed.D., Chair
914-674-7889
mmarrero3@mercy.edu

Traditional Certification Track

• course - Edu Fnd Diverse Perspectives Credit(s): 3

• course - Fndtns Educ Sdnts w/Dsblts Credit(s): 3

• course - Tchng English as 2nd Lang Credit(s): 3

• course - Ed Evl/Assmt ECldhd-Adol&Dsabl Credit(s): 3

• course - Aprchs Lit: EChldhd-Adolescenc Credit(s): 3

• course - Educ Psych & Adlscnt Dvlpmnt Credit(s): 3

Select one of the following based on content area:

• course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnce - Math Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification

• course - Meth Material Adol/Science Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification

• course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnc-Soc Stud Credit(s): 3* Pertinent to the area of Certification

• course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnc-ENG Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification

  AND

• course - Crtcl Issues In Amrcn Edctn Credit(s): 3 OR

• course - Seminar in Teaching Credit(s): 3 AND course - Health and Safety Workshop Credit(s): 0

• Specialization Courses (Select Two Courses from the Same Content Area – See Below) Credit(s): 6

  Biology

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  • course - Engineering for the Classroom Credit(s): 3

  • course - Leadership in STEM Credit(s): 3 (for practicing teachers)

  • course - Forensic Science Credit(s): 3

  • course - Oceanography Credit(s): 3

  • course - Bioengineering Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 30

Mi-Hyun Chung, Ph.D., Chair
(914) 674-3057
mchung@mercy.edu

Course Requirements for the Master of Science in Literacy and Multilingual Studies

• course - Cltrl Prspctvs Tchng Lrng Prcs Credit(s): 3

• course - Tchng English as 2nd Lang Credit(s): 3

• course - Lang Develop & Lit Acquisition Credit(s): 3

• course - Ltrcy Instctn Stdnts Dsbls Credit(s): 3

• course - App & Theories to Tchng Wrtng and Dig Lit Credit(s): 3

• course - Mdrn Eng Strct/Tch Eng 2nd Lg Credit(s): 3

• course - Mth/Mtrls Tch Eng 2nd Lg PK-12 Credit(s): 3

• course - Read/Write Cntnt Area Grd 5-12 Credit(s): 3

• course - Pract Literacy Assess Birth-12 Credit(s): 3

• course - Mentoring Seminar TESOL Credit(s): 3

  Total Credits: 30

Additional Program Requirements

Fieldwork experiences pertinent to the grade level of the certificate are required. Degree-seeking candidates must pass the Content Specialty Test in Literacy within 27 credits of course registration. For those who seek for TESOL certificate must have documentation of 12 college level credits in a language other than English, and successful completion of the Content Specialty Test in ESOL. 

Program Progression:

• course should be completed prior to registering for course.

• course should be completed prior to registering for course.

• course should be taken in the candidate’s last semester and have permission from the chair.

Additional Course Requirements for the Master of Science in Literacy and Multilingual Studies with Bilingual Extension

The candidate who seeks for Bilingual Extension certificate must complete additional three courses as follows:  

• course - Theory and Practice in Bilingual Education Credit(s): 3

• course - Lngstcs & Lang Dvlpmnt Credit(s): 3

• course - Math & Science Bilngl Ed Credit(s): 3

  
  A passing score of BEA test is required for certification in Bilingual Extension.

Mi-Hyun Chung, Ph.D., Chair
(914) 674-3057
mchung@mercy.edu

Course Requirements for the Master of Science in Literacy and Multilingual Studies

• course - Cltrl Prspctvs Tchng Lrng Prcs Credit(s): 3

• course - Tchng English as 2nd Lang Credit(s): 3

• course - Lang Develop & Lit Acquisition Credit(s): 3

• course - Ltrcy Instctn Stdnts Dsbls Credit(s): 3

• course - App & Theories to Tchng Wrtng and Dig Lit Credit(s): 3

• course - Mdrn Eng Strct/Tch Eng 2nd Lg Credit(s): 3

• course - Mth/Mtrls Tch Eng 2nd Lg PK-12 Credit(s): 3

• course - Read/Write Cntnt Area Grd 5-12 Credit(s): 3

• course - Pract Literacy Assess Birth-12 Credit(s): 3

• course - Mentoring Seminar TESOL Credit(s): 3

  Total Credits: 30

Additional Program Requirements

Fieldwork experiences pertinent to the grade level of the certificate are required. Degree-seeking candidates must pass the Content Specialty Test in Literacy within 27 credits of course registration. For those who seek for TESOL certificate must have documentation of 12 college level credits in a language other than English, and successful completion of the Content Specialty Test in ESOL. 

Program Progression:

• course should be completed prior to registering for course.

• course should be completed prior to registering for course.

• course should be taken in the candidate’s last semester and have permission from the chair.

Sudha Ramaswamy, Ph.D., Chair
Department of Special Education and Educational Leadership
914-674-3058
sramaswamy@mercy.edu

Rose Rudnitski, Ed.D., Program Director
Department of Special Education and Educational Leadership
914-674-7447
rrudnitski@mercy.edu

Course Numbers and Titles

• course - Using Data Instruct& Ed Policy Credit(s): 3

• course - Cur Teach: Theory to Practice Credit(s): 3

• course - Family & Comm Engagement Credit(s): 3

• course- Leadership in Inst Supervision Credit(s): 3

• course - Ed Finance & Management Credit(s): 3

• course - Legal Aspects Admin of Schools Credit(s): 3

• course - Clinic for Schl & Dist Admn Credit(s): 3

• course - School Bldg Internship I Credit(s): 3

• course - Administrative Internship II Credit(s): 3

• course - Gov & Policy Issues Ed Admin Credit(s): 3

• course - Human Capital in Ed Admin Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 33

Sudha Ramaswamy, Ph.D., Chair
Department of Special Education and Educational Leadership
914-674-3058
sramaswamy@mercy.edu

Rose Rudnitski, Ed.D., Program Director
Department of Special Education and Educational Leadership
914-674-7447
rrudnitski@mercy.edu

Course Numbers and Titles

• course - Using Data Instruct& Ed Policy Credit(s): 3

• course - Cur Teach: Theory to Practice Credit(s): 3

• course - Family & Comm Engagement Credit(s): 3

• course - Leadership in Inst Supervision Credit(s): 3

• course - Ed Finance & Management Credit(s): 3

• course - Legal Aspects Admin of Schools Credit(s): 3

• course - Clinic for Schl & Dist Admn Credit(s): 3

• course - School Bldg Internship I Credit(s): 3

• course - School Bldg Internship II Credit(s): 3

• course - Gov & Policy Issues Ed Admin Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 30

Sudha Ramaswamy, Ph.D., Chair
Department of Special Education and Educational Leadership
914-674-3058
sramaswamy@mercy.edu

Rose Rudnitski, Ed.D., Program Director
Department of Special Education and Educational Leadership
914-674-7447
rrudnitski@mercy.edu

Required Courses:

Students in the program must complete the following: 

• course - Using Data Instruct& Ed Policy Credit(s): 3

• course - Cur Teach: Theory to Practice Credit(s): 3

• course - Family & Comm Engagement Credit(s): 3

• course - Leadership in Inst Supervision Credit(s): 3

• course - Ed Finance & Management Credit(s): 3

• course - Legal Aspects Admin of Schools Credit(s): 3

• course - Clinic for Schl & Dist Admn Credit(s): 3*

• course - Human Capital in Ed Admin Credit(s): 3

• course - School Bldg Internship I Credit(s): 3

• course - Administrative Internship II Credit(s): 3

• course - Gov & Policy Issues Ed Admin Credit(s): 3

  *Indicates Core Course and must be taken at the registered campus.

Total Credits: 33

Sudha Ramaswamy, Ph.D., Chair
Department of Special Education and Educational Leadership
914-674-3058
sramaswamy@mercy.edu

Rose Rudnitski, Ed.D., Program Director
Department of Special Education and Educational Leadership
914-674-7447
rrudnitski@mercy.edu

NOTE: Effective Fall 2024, we will no longer be accepting students for this program.

Course Numbers and Titles

• course - Edu Fnd Diverse Perspectives Credit(s): 3

• course - Fndtns Educ Sdnts w/Dsblts Credit(s): 3

• course- Intr Erl Chld Ed:Fndtn/Meth/Mt Credit(s): 3

• course - Lang Develop & Lit Acquisition Credit(s): 3

• course - Develop and Exceptionalities Credit(s): 3

• course - Diversity Equity and Inclusion Credit(s): 3

• course - Differ Inst Method & Materials Credit(s): 3

• course - Educ Assesmnt SWD Credit(s): 3

• course - Prin/Strat Clsrm Mgt for SWD Credit(s): 3

• course - Math Cldhd/ECldhd Educ Credit(s): 3

• course - Literacy Instruct Brth-Grade 6 Credit(s): 3

• course - Autism Credit(s): 3

• course - Collab & Consult Stdnt Spec Nd Credit(s): 3

• course - Assitv/Lrn Tech Std Dis/Sp Nds Credit(s): 3

• course - Seminar in Teaching Credit(s): 3 AND course - Health and Safety Workshop Credit(s): 0

  OR

  course - Crtcl Issues In Amrcn Edctn Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 48

Sudha Ramaswamy, Ph.D., Chair
Department of Special Education and Educational Leadership
914-674-3058
sramaswamy@mercy.edu

NOTE: Effective Fall 2024, we will no longer be accepting students for this program.

Course Numbers and Titles

• course - Edu Fnd Diverse Perspectives Credit(s): 3

• course - Fndtns Educ Sdnts w/Dsblts Credit(s): 3

• course - Lang Develop & Lit Acquisition Credit(s): 3

• course - Develop and Exceptionalities Credit(s): 3

• course - Diversity Equity and Inclusion Credit(s): 3

• course - Differ Inst Method & Materials Credit(s): 3

• course - Educ Assesmnt SWD Credit(s): 3

• course - Prin/Strat Clsrm Mgt for SWD Credit(s): 3

• course - Literacy Instruct Brth-Grade 6 Credit(s): 3

• course - Autism Credit(s): 3

• course - Collab & Consult Stdnt Spec Nd Credit(s): 3

• course - Assitv/Lrn Tech Std Dis/Sp Nds Credit(s): 3

• course - Seminar in Teaching Credit(s): 3 AND course - Health and Safety Workshop Credit(s): 0

  OR

  course - Crtcl Issues In Amrcn Edctn Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 42

Mi-Hyun Chung, Ph.D., Chair
(914) 674-3057
mchung@mercy.edu

NOTE: Effective Fall 2024, we will no longer be accepting students for the current program. We are excited to introduce our new Literacy and Multilingual Studies, M.S. program, launched in Spring 2025.

Course Requirements for the Master of Science in Literacy, Birth–Grade 12

• course - Aprchs Lit: EChldhd-Adolescenc Credit(s): 3

• course - Lang Develop & Lit Acquisition Credit(s): 3

• course - Ltrcy Instctn Stdnts Dsbls Credit(s): 3

• course - Lrng Tchnlgy Across Eng Lang Credit(s): 3

• course - App & Theories to Tchng Wrtng and Dig Lit Credit(s): 3

• course - Child & Adolescent Literature Credit(s): 3

• course - Read/Write Cntnt Area Grd 5-12 Credit(s): 3

• course - Dmsns of Lrng & Ltrcy Credit(s): 3

• course - Seminar: Orgn/Admin Lit Prgms Credit(s): 3 (Capstone)

• course - Pract Literacy Assess Birth-12 Credit(s): 3

• course - Practicum in Lit Instr Practic Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 33

Additional Program Requirements

Program Progression:

• Courses course and course should be completed prior to registering for course.

• At the completion of 9 credits, candidates should register for course.

• At the completion of 15 credits or at the completion of course, candidates should register for course.

• course should be taken in the candidate’s last semester and students must have completed 27 credits, at least one practicum, and have permission from the chair.

*Degree-seeking candidates must pass the CST in Literacy in order to enroll in the capstone course, course.