MS in Curriculum Development and Instructional Technology

The Master of Science in Curriculum Development and Instructional Technology (CDIT) is designed for those who wish to extend their expertise in curriculum and instruction, and for those with an interest in instructional design and technology.

For a list of this program's required courses please review the CDIT planning sheet.

PLEASE NOTE The application deadline for consideration for the MS in Curriculum Development & Instructional Technology for Fall is March 1st and November 1st for Spring.

MS in Childhood Education (Literacy)

The Master of Science in Childhood Education (Literacy) is designed for those who wish to extend their expertise in literacy studies and literacy teaching in the lower elementary grades through Grade 6. The program is open to teachers with provisional certification or initial “Childhood Education” (not Early Childhood) certification.

The degree is appropriate for permanent certification of a teacher’s current certificate and for professional Childhood Education certification, but it does not lead to additional certification as a Literacy Specialist. A minimum of 30 credits of coursework at the graduate level is required for this program.

PLEASE NOTE The application deadlines for consideration for the MS in Childhood Education (Literacy) program starting in Summer/Fall is in March, and in September for Spring admission. Applicants should consult the Reading Department website for details.

MS in Childhood Education (Literacy)
(30 credit minimum)

1. Content/Pedagogy Core (15 credits):

ERDG 500: Introduction to Literacy Teaching & Learning, B-6
ERDG 617: Teaching Social Studies & Language Arts in Preschool & Elementary Settings
ERDG 618: Teaching Math & Science in Preschool & Elementary Settings
ERDG 625: Integrating Literacy Instruction, B-6
ERDG 638: Media Literacy

2. Educational Foundations Core (15 credits):

ERDG 504: Literature for Reading Programs
ERDG 615: Teaching Writing, B-6
ERDG 600: Practicum in Literacy Teaching & Learning, B-6 OR EPSY 540: Assessment in Education
ERDG 610: Literacy in Society OR EPHL 601: Philosophy of Education
ETAP 512: Teachers in Context OR EPSY 521: Development in Childhood

Certificate in Public Health: Fundamentals and Principles (CPH-FP)

The School of Public Health at the University at Albany offers a Certificate program in Public Health Fundamentals and Principles (CPH-FP). The Certificate is aimed at preparing students for the continuously changing challenges in public health. Students may choose to take the required courses either online or in class. Building upon the School's relationship with the New York State Department of Health (DOH) and local health departments, the program acknowledges the emerging need for creative educational modalities in public health.

For more information on this program please visit http://www.albany.edu/sph/certificate/index.html.

Certificate in Public Health Fundamentals & Principles
(18 credit hours)

The program requires the completion of 18 graduate course credits. These consist of 6 Master of Public Health (MPH) core courses. All of the CPH-FP courses will be offered in-class (SUNY-East Campus) and online through the SUNY Learning Network (SLN). The courses include:

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