Long Island University - Rockland Graduate Campus

The Rockland Graduate Campus is committed to providing professional experiences that are important aspects of programs of study of professional educators. These experiences bring the prospective teacher and specialist face-to-face with the realities of the classroom, the school and community, and also provide opportunities for participation in the study, research and analysis of contemporary problems in education.

The teacher education programs at the Rockland Graduate Campus are committed to the importance of education in contributing to an improved quality of life. Through our varied programs of professional study, we prepare teachers and specialists who have commitment and competence to help young people achieve dignity, preserve individuality, develop democratic values and find self-fulfillment. We also help our students to achieve their certification in New York State.

Adolescence Education M.S. Ed. (Grade 7-12)

The adolescence education program is geared to career changers who have a core undergraduate concentration in English, math, social science or science and desire to teach one of these subject areas in middle or high school. (33 credits).

Childhood Education M.S. (Grade 1-6)

The childhood education program prepares students for the highly fulfilling career of teaching at the elementary school level. This program will provide a thorough developmental and theoretical framework while exploring various methods of teaching literacy, mathematics, science and the social sciences. (39 credits).

Childhood/Childhood Special Education M.S.

Prepare for a future in education which not only broadens your scope of choices and expertise in childhood education, but enables you with the skills to deal with diverse populations of students. This program is designed for those graduate students wishing to enter the teaching profession who are interested in becoming dually certified in childhood education (1-6) as well as special education (1-6). (48 credits).

Childhood/Literacy (Birth - Grade 6) M.S.

This dynamic, new program which leads to dual New York State Certification in Childhood Education and Literacy offers those graduate students wishing to enter the teaching profession some unique options as well as providing them with highly desirable elementary credentials. Graduate students enrolled in this program will not only become skilled as childhood teachers but will be armed with literacy expertise which will enable them to be reading consultants as well. (48 credits).

Literacy (Birth - Grade 6) M.S. Ed.

Designed for students who already hold childhood or elementary certification, this M.S. program has two primary purposes: to prepare individuals to work in school and/or clinical settings as reading specialists, and to help teachers meet requirements for New York State professional certification as reading teachers B-6. Students enrolled in this program will gain expertise in conducting reading assessments and evaluations, designing programs to accommodate specific needs, and selecting and organizing materials for enrichment and remedial instruction. (30 credits).

School Building Leader M.S. Ed.

Our master's degree in school building leader equips today's educators with the skills they need to effectively balance six essential components of successful school district administration: human relations, leadership, school-community relations, research, school business and technology. In addition to coursework in subject areas ranging from school plant planning to youth problems to school law, you will gain valuable insight from our outstanding team of professors - all of whom are active in their specialized fields.

Under the mentorship of a school administrator, you will complete a 400-hour hands-on administrative internship. Completion of this curriculum will qualify you for certification in School Building Leader. The New York State Education Department stipulates that a candidate for certification must first possess a permanent professional teaching certificate and have three years teaching and/or administrative experience.(36 credits)

School Counseling M.S.

The school counseling program at the Rockland Graduate Campus is dedicated to producing school counselors who are competent, caring and knowledgeable about current issues and trends in the counseling profession. When they finish the master's degree, students will be eligible for New York State Certification in School Counseling. The program includes structured internship experiences in the local schools, where faculty members foster close relationships with area school teachers and administrators. The Department of Counseling and Development espouses the standards and ethics put forth by the American Counseling Association, the New York Counseling Association and the Westchester/Putnam/Rockland Counseling Association. (48 credits)

Special Education M.S. Ed.

This program is specifically designed for those students who already hold certification in childhood or elementary education and are seeking to extend their scope of knowledge and expertise in the field of special education (grades 1-6). Preparing teachers with the knowledge, strategies and skills to work with growing populations of special needs and learning disabled students is the focus of this course of study which leads to professional New York State Teacher Certification. (30 credits).

Advanced Certificate in School Building Leader

For educators seeking leadership at the school building level, this 24 credit certificate program will lead to New York State Certification as a School Building Leader. It emphasizes skills and knowledge needed for the school principalship, departmental chairperson and assistant principalship positions. Courses range from curriculum to supervision and are geared toward providing necessary background in leadership for the K-12 school setting. Candidates for this program must possess a master's degree, a permanent teaching certificate and three years of teaching and/or administrative experience.(24 Credits)

Advanced Certificate in School District Leader

By taking advantage of this challenging certificate program in School District Leader, you can obtain additional training and credentials needed to receive New York State permanent/professional certification as a School District Leader. Your courses reflect several issues covered in the M.S. Ed. curriculum with an administrative internship. Course offerings include curricular concerns in public school administration as well as district administrative problems and solutions, and leadership in multi-cultural school settings. Candidates for this program must possess a master's degree, a permanent teaching certificate and three years of teaching and/or administrative experience.(30 credits)

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