Master Degrees are offered in:
- Instructional Technology
- Early Childhood Education
- Childhood Education
- Adolescent Education
- School Counseling
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT NYIT’S MASTER OF SCIENCE PROGRAMS
College advisement for all NYIT graduate programs is available by contacting the program contact person listed under each program to schedule an appointment. Students who have completed 9 credits must contact the college before registering for courses. For general program information, call NYIT at 212-261-1515 or 516-686-7777; you may also visit the college website.
Potential graduates should be aware that since most off-campus courses end later than those on campus, a diploma might not be awarded until the semester following the completion of coursework.
MASTER’S DEGREE IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY FOR EDUCATORS (MSIT)
(33 credits)
Requirements for admission to the MSIT master’s program
- 3.0 undergraduate average for full matriculation; and NYS certification;
- GRE/MAT exam
Required foundation/professional core courses
- EDIT 603 Foundations I: Philosophy and Technology of Education
- EDIT 608 Curriculum Design and Development
- EDIT 618 Foundations II: Diversity, Learning and Technology
- EDIT 605 Instructional Applications of the Internet
- EDIT 610 Multimedia/Authoring
- EDIT 695 Field Experience Practicum and Seminar
Required pedagogical applications
- EDIT 614 Language Arts and Technology
- EDIT 624 Math, Science and Technology I (math focus)
- EDIT 623 Math, Science and Technology II (science focus)
Elective
- EDIT 663 Educational Use of Social Media
Pedagogical application
- EDIT 690 Assessment and Evaluation
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MSIT FOR EDUCATORS PROGRAM
This master’s program in Instructional Technology develops expertise in the use of leading-edge media and technology for teaching and learning. Graduates of the program become master teachers in P-12 classrooms, or school or district instructional technology leaders, staff developers and curriculum designers. Initial courses enhance teachers’ expertise with a wide range of media and applications and set the stage for understanding how instructional technology can fulfill its potential to Entice, Encourage, Enable and Empower learners. Building on theories of learning, motivation and curriculum design, teachers next learn to apply newly developed technology skills in language arts, social studies, math, science and technology curricular content. An innovative action research project caps the experience as participants join the small number of certified educational technology specialists in New York State.
About the Instructional Technology program:
- Aligned with the latest National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) for Coaches from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
- Candidates are prepared to be coaches and professional developers who design and provide building- and district-level PD using instructional technologies
- Degree requirements have been streamlined (33 credits) and total tuition costs remain competitive
- All courses have been updated to meet the latest curricular standards and reflect cutting-edge approaches to using technology in diverse K-12 classrooms
- New elective courses are now available
- State required field experience hours (50) are consolidated into a new Practicum and Seminar course
The program offers:
- A 33-credit Master of Science degree in Instructional Technology
- Eligibility for NYS certification as an Educational Technology Specialist
- Eligibility for permanent or professional certification in first certificate area
- Opportunity to become proficient in the use of leading-edge technology
- Professional development for leadership in applying educational technology
- Experience with tools for problem-solving and communication in the PreK-12 setting
- Expertise in integrating technology and standards in the PreK-12 curriculum
- Exciting learning environments with practitioner instructional technology faculty
- Option for non-certified educators/others interested in technology in teaching and learning
For further details, email efabian [at] nyit [dot] edu (Erin Fabian) of NYIT or call 212-261-1529 for an appointment.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, GRADES 1-6 (MSCHED)
45 credits - Initial Certification
Upon completion of all NYS certification requirements, this program leads to a master’s degree and eligibility for NYS initial certification in Childhood Education, Grades 1-6. The program facilitates the development of an understanding of child development; curriculum design; effective instructional practices to teach all children; and the integration of technology in teaching and learning.
For initial certification, all applicants to the program must:
- have an earned bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.0* and a major or its equivalent (minimum of 30-credit concentration) in biology, chemistry, economics, English, social studies, history, life science, mathematics, physics, psychology, or interdisciplinary arts and sciences;
- have completed 6 credits in each of the following college-level courses: English, social studies, science, mathematics, a language other than English and a form of creative expression. Qualified candidates will be able to make up deficits in up to two areas before completion of the program;
- GRE/MAT exam
- personal statement
- 2 letters of recommendation
* Students with a GPA of less than 3.0 require special advisement.
Foundation Courses:
- EDPC 603 Foundations I: Philosophy & Technology of Education
- EDPC 605 Curriculum Design and Development
- EDPC 610 Foundations I:I Diversity, Learning and Technology in Education
- EDPC 615 Human Growths and Development, B-Grade 6
Technology Core:
- EDPC 664 Institutes in Education
Literacy Core:
- EDLI 635 Theory and Practice of Literacy Instruction
- EDLI 636 Diagnosis and Remediation of Literacy Disorders
Content Core:
- EDLA 615 English Language Arts and Technology
- EDSS 620 Social Studies and Technology
- EDMA 625 Math, Science and Technology I
- EDSC 626 Math, Science and Technology II
Student Teaching:
- EDPC 681 Student Teaching and Seminar
- EDPC 695 Teacher Education Capstone
College advisement for the MSCHED program is mandatory. For further information email epirri [at] nyit [dot] edu (Elizabeth Pirri) or call 516-686-4931.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Initial Certification
The UFT Course Program and New York Institute of Technology have collaborated to offer programs designed to prepare candidates for New York State professional certification.
The program is designed for teachers with initial or professional certification, seeking additional skills in teaching and learning. This program focuses on students in grades 1-6. Candidates may possess certification in any discipline.
Admission requirements for all programs
- a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university;
- completed online or paper application and a $50 fee, made payable to New York Institute of Technology;
- official transcripts from all colleges previously attended;
- evidence of MMR from a physician; and, for those to whom it applies,
- evidence of NYS provisional or initial certification.
- GRE/MAT exam
- personal statement
- 2 letters of recommendation
Required courses
- EDIT 605 Instructional Applications of the Internet
- EDLA 615 English Language Arts and Technology
- EDLI 635 Theory/Practice of Literacy Instruction
- EDLI 636 Diagnosis and Remediation of Literacy Disorders
- EDMA/EDSC 625 Mathematics, Science, & Technology I
- EDMA/EDSC 631 Mathematics, Science, & Technology II
- EDPC 603 Foundations I: Philosophy and Technology of Education
- EDPC 605 Curriculum Design & Development
- EDPC 610 Foundations II: Diversity, Learning and Technology
- EDPC 690 Research Methods and Assessment
- EDPC 691 Field Project
- EDSS 620 Social Studies and Technology
Participants in each of these programs will receive personal one-to-one advisement by expert program faculty. Qualified students may be eligible for Troops to Teachers funding and other financial aid.
For further information, call 516-686-4931.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, BIRTH TO GRADE 2
45 Credits Initial Certification/
36 Credits Professional Certification
Upon completion of all NYS certification requirements, this program leads to a master’s degree and eligibility for NYS initial certification in Early Childhood Education, Birth to Grade 2. This program facilitates the development of an understanding of early childhood development, curriculum design; effective instruction practices to teach young children; and the integrating of technology in teaching and learning. It prepares candidates for teaching in a variety of educational settings within the birth to grade 2 levels.
Foundation Courses:
- EDPC 603 Foundations I: Philosophy & Technology of Education
- EDPC 605 Curriculum Design & Development
- EDPC 610 Foundations II: Diversity, Learning & Technology in Education
- EDPC 615 Human Growth and Development (45 Credits Only)
Technology Core:
- EDIT 629 Creative Arts for Elementary Education
Literacy Core:
- EDLI 635 Theory and Practice of Literacy Instruments
- EDLI 636 Diagnosis and Remediation of Literacy Disorders
Content Core:
- EDLA 615 Language Arts and Technology
- EDSS 620 Social Studies and Technology
- EDMA 625 Mathematics, Science and Technology I
- EDSC 626 Mathematics, Science and Technology II
Student Teaching:
- EDPC 681 Student Teaching and Seminar (45 Credits Only)
- EDPC 695 Teacher Education Capstone
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, BIRTH TO GRADE 2
WITH BILINGUAL EXTENSION
45 Credits Initial Certification/36 Credits Professional Certification
Upon completion of all NYS certification requirements, this program leads to a master’s degree and eligibility for NYS initial certification in Early Childhood Education, Birth to Grade 2. This program facilitates the development of an understanding of early childhood development, curriculum design; effective instruction practices to teach young children; and the integrating of technology in teaching and learning. It prepares candidates for teaching in a variety of educational settings within the birth to grade 2 levels. The Bilingual Extension program is offered to candidates who are already certified to teach in New York State and wish to teach English Language Learners (ELLs) in a bilingual setting. Upon successful completion of the Bilingual Education Assessment (BEA) and course requirements for this extension, teacher candidates will be certified to teach English Language Learners in a bilingual setting. As part of the required clinical experience, candidates must complete college supervised field experiences of 50 hours within a bilingual setting.
Foundation Courses:
- EDPC 603 Foundations I: Philosophy & Technology of Education
- EDPC 605 Curriculum Design & Development
- EDPC 610 Foundations II: Diversity, Learning & Technology in Education
- EDPC 615 Human Growth and Development (45 Credits Only)
Technology Core:
- EDIT 629 Creative Arts for Elementary Education
Literacy Core:
- EDLI 635 Theory and Practice of Literacy Instruments
- EDLI 636 Diagnosis and Remediation of Literacy Disorders
Content Core:
- EDLA 615 Language Arts and Technology
- EDSS 620 Social Studies and Technology
- EDMA 625 Mathematics, Science and Technology I
- EDSC 631 Mathematics, Science and Technology II
Research Core:
- EDPC 690 Research Methods & Assessment
- EDPC 691 Field Project
Student Teaching:
- EDPC 681 Student Teaching and Seminar (45 Credits Only)
- EDPC 695 Teacher Education Capstone
Bilingual Extension:
- EDBL 603 Foundations I: Principles and Practices in Bilingual Ed
- EDLI 634 Teaching Literacy in Bilingual Education
Elective in Bilingual Education
MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING
30 Credits - Initial Certification
Master of Arts in Teaching. The M.A.T. program is designed specifically for college graduates holding appropriate liberal arts related degree (English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math or Social Studies), who have not had a formal academic background in education and who wish to prepare for a teacher career in adolescence education grades 7-12. The candidate will come to us with content necessary for certification. The MAT degree will provide the candidate with both the pedagogy and practica (supervised instructional experience). Upon successful completion of the MAT program, candidates will be recommended to the New York State Education Department for Initial Teaching Certification. The design of the program prepares candidates to teach diverse student population in a variety of educational classroom settings. Program requirements are 30 credits; depending on the subject areas the students choose to study (some prerequisites may be required).
Pedagogical Core:
- EDPC 603 Foundations I: Philosophy & Technology
- EDPC 605 Curriculum Design & Development
- EDPC 610 Foundations II: Diversity, Learning & Tech
- EDPC 616 Human Growth & Development
Literacy Core:
- EDLI 635 Theory & Practice of Literacy Instruction
- EDLI 637 Reading in the Content Area Content Core:
- EDPC 630 Culturally Responsive Teaching
- EDPC 635 Methods and Materials
Student Teaching:
- EDPC 683 Student Teaching & Seminar
MIDDLE SCHOOL CERTIFICATION EXTENSIONS
FOR CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TEACHERS
NYIT School of Education offers courses needed for eligibility to extend New York State Childhood Education Teacher Certification to Middle School Level, Grades 7-9 in just two part-time semesters for teachers holding initial, professional, or permanent certification in Elementary Education K-6 or Childhood Education, Grades 1-6.
These programs enable teachers to:
- Extend their existing certification to grades 7-9 mathematics, science or English.
- Develop skills and expertise required to effectively teach young adolescents.
- Use research-based, effective teaching strategies and technology to design instruction that maximizes success for middle school students.
PROGRAM OF STUDY
Childhood Education 7-9 extension in Middle School Mathematics
- EDPC 616 Human Growth, and Development and Learning for Middle Childhood and Adolescence Education
- EDPC 617 Curriculum and Instruction for Middle Childhood Education
- EDMA 625 Mathematics and Technology in Education I
- EDMA 628 Mathematics and Technology in Education II
Childhood Education 7-9 Extension in Middle School Science
- EDPC 616 Human Growth, Development and Learning for Middle Childhood and Adolescence Education
- EDPC 617 Curriculum and Instruction for Middle Childhood Education
- EDSC 630 Teaching Life Science in the Middle School Using Technology—Content and Methodology
- EDSC 631 Teaching Physical Science in the Middle School Using Technology—Content and Methodology
Childhood Education 7-9 Extension in Middle School English
- EDPC 616 Human Growth, Development and Learning for Middle Childhood and Adolescence Education
- EDPC 617 Curriculum and Instruction for Middle Childhood Education
- EDLA 620 Teaching English/Language Arts in the Middle School Using Technology (I)—Pedagogy
- EDLA 621 Teaching English/Language Arts in the Middle School Using Technology (II)—Content
Teachers who hold NYS Initial or Professional Certification in Childhood Education and who satisfy all NYSED requirements, including an appropriate concentration of 30 credits in an approved subject area (math, English language arts, social studies or science), may use these courses as part of 6 credits in middle school pedagogy to apply for an NYSED Middle School Extension Certificate.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants for admission to the 7-9 extension program for childhood education certification must be in the process of completing or already possess valid initial or professional certification in childhood education (Grades 1-6) or elementary education and demonstrated completion of at least 30 semester hours of college course work in the subject area (English, mathematics or science) to be taught with a GPA of 3.0. For further information and personal advisement call 516-686-1286.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SCHOOL COUNSELING (GUIDANCE) – 60 Credits
NYIT COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
New York Institute of Technology, in collaboration with the UFT Course Program, offers a master’s degree in School Counseling nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The program now offers 2 or 3 year completion options and consists of online, blended, and face-to-face classes. Field experience and technology are used in creative and meaningful ways, starting with the first course. NYIT schedules information sessions each spring. Successful candidates will be admitted to the fall semester.
The mission of the School Counseling master’s program is to prepare culturally competent and skilled school-counseling professionals to meet the growing needs of K-12 students in today’s schools. The competency-based school counseling program prepares professional school counselors to deliver comprehensive programs that promote success for all students (PreK-12) in the areas of academic, career and personal/social development.
Through advocacy, collaboration and teamwork, leadership, individual and group counseling interventions and use of data and technology, NYIT school counselor candidates will be prepared to support, promote and enhance student achievement and success in school. Unique in its cross-disciplinary approach, candidates in school counseling share core courses with mental health and teacher education students.
ADMISSIONS
- Applicants are encouraged to contact the program coordinator and attend an information session. These are scheduled periodically.
- For full matriculation, applicants are admitted annually for the Fall and Spring semesters.
- College graduates may enter from a variety of backgrounds including, but not limited to: education, the helping professions, business and industry. The GRE might be required based on GPA. Please contact the department for more information.
Admission to the program has two distinct components: fulfilling the requirements for admission to the NYIT graduate program and the completing of a departmental admissions portfolio. The portfolio includes reference forms, a resume, a summary of experience in schools, a professional goals statement, individual and group interviews and other information related to the candidate’s qualifications. Additional information may be found on the School Counseling website.
PROGRAM OF STUDY
Foundation courses
- EDCO 600 Introduction to School Counseling
- EDCO 601 Human Development
- EDCO 615* Foundations of Counseling
- EDCO 705* Career Counseling and Lifestyles Development
*to be taken at either the Manhattan or Old Westbury campus
Core courses
- EDCO 620* Group Counseling/Leadership Skills
- EDCO 635* Consultation: School and Community
- EDCO 640 School Counseling Programs: Development and Implementation
- EDCO 650 Social Justice, Diversity and Cultural Issues
- EDCO 665 The Special Needs Student
EDCO 671 Post Secondary Transitions/College Counseling
EDCO 701 Crisis Counseling
EDCO 725 School Violence and Student Behavior Management
EDOC 810* Research, Assessment and Technology
EDCO 835* Educational Law, Policy and Ethics
Electives (choose three)
- EDCO 685 Cultural Mediation for Counselors and Educators
EDCO 710 Multicultural Counseling
MHCO 630 Clinical Assessment
MHCO 701 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy
MHCO 715 Marital and Family Counseling
Practicum
- EDCO 870* Field Experience and Practicum
Internship
- EDCO 730* Internship: Academic, Career, Personal Development — Part 1 (300 hours)
- EDCO 740* Internship: Academic, Career, Personal Development — Part 2 (300 hours)
*to be taken at either the Manhattan or Old Westbury campus
These courses are part of a National Certificate program in Career Development Facilitation. An additional tuition increment applies. Please read the course descriptions carefully.
PLEASE NOTE: All NYIT school counseling courses may be used toward permanent certification.
PLEASE NOTE:
Students taking the MS in School Counseling with Bilingual Extension have the same 60 credit requirements. See course differences below:
- Students choose 2 electives
- Students are required to take EDBL 603/EDCO 603 Bilingual Foundations
For information, please contact Erin Fabian, Staff Associate at NYIT, 1855 Broadway, New York, NY 10023; or email efabian [at] nyit [dot] edu (Erin Fabian).
To contact the program coordinator, email dcinotti [at] nyit [dot] edu (Dr. Daniel Cinotti ) or call him at the Manhattan campus at 212-261-1515.