Childhood Education/TESOL - Graduate Catalog

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The Childhood/TESOL Master of Science in Education program at Canisius is designed for individuals committed to meeting the needs of general education students, with a particular focus on supporting English language learners. This program emphasizes theory, research and practical experience, preparing candidates to understand the factors that influence diverse learning needs, including relevant psychological and social considerations. Through the curriculum, candidates develop effective instructional techniques and strategies for teaching students from diverse linguistic, cultural, and educational backgrounds.  

This program combines the Childhood (1-6) program with the Teaching English as a Second or Other Language (K-12) program to prepare candidates for initial and professional certification in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) and TESOL (Grades K-12). Please note that most of the Childhood courses are face to face, but all of the TESOL courses are taught fully online and asynchronously.

Grade Requirements

Graduate students seeking endorsement from Canisius University for certification must achieve a B- or above in all program coursework and a 3.0 or above overall GPA. Failure to meet this requirement will require repeating the course and/or completing additional coursework.

Licensure Disclosure

Before enrolling in any academic degree or certificate program with the intent to seek a professional license or certification in your state, it is vital that you determine whether the academic program will support or fulfill requirements for that license or certification. We advise you to contact the relevant licensing board in states where programs may not automatically meet licensing criteria on their own to determine what other requirements may be needed for professional licensure or certification if you are or will be residing outside New York State. Consult our Professional Licensure Disclosure website for specific information about your intended program.

Residency Program

This program may be completed through a traditional or residency pathway. Both pathways include scaffolded field experiences, but the traditional pathway culminates in two, seven-week student teaching placements while a full year paid residency is the culminating experience for the residency pathway.

Curriculum

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