Southern New Hampshire University ate transcripts are evaluated to determine if any of these general education standards are unmet. Students are informed of any unmet standards in their acceptance letter. Students must fulfill unmet standards as they move through their program as the ED 609 requirements are prerequisites for graduate education coursework in certification programs. The initial certification masters programs culminate in a 16week student teaching practicum and corresponding seminar, EDU 571 or MBE 700 (for business education students only). This valuable experience requires that potential educators intern full-time under the direct supervision of a cooperating teacher. During this placement, the student teacher gradually takes on the role of the classroom teacher. Students apply to the student teaching program one year before their placement begins. All other coursework must be complete prior to beginning the student teaching placement. Candidates for New Hampshire State teacher certification must pass the PRAXIS I before gaining full acceptance into the M.Ed./M.S. programs. Students must also pass the Praxis II in their chosen subject area prior to their placement request for student teaching.
Certification Program Requirements Business Administration (On Location) Certification in Business Administration may be added to an initial certification program or be pursued by students who already hold an initial certification in another area. This certification program is designed for individuals who wish to become New Hampshire-certified business administrators or managers in their school districts. The following courses are required for certification in business administration. Courses are 3 credits unless otherwise indicated. MBE
710
MBE
715
MBE
720
OL OL
500 610
Seminar for School Business Administrators I Seminar for School Business Administrators II Seminar for School Business Administrators III Human Behavior in Organizations Labor Relations and Arbitration
Computer Technology Educator Certification in Computer Technology Educator may be added to an initial certification program or be pursued by students who already hold an initial certification in another area. This certification program is for students who wish to become certified in the State of New Hampshire to teach computer literacy and applications in schools. The following courses are required for certification in computer technology educator. Courses are 3 credits unless otherwise indicated MBE MBE 50
640 641
Technology for Teachers I Technology for Teachers II
MBE MBE
642 700
Computer Teachers Toolbox Student Teaching (6 credits)
Early Childhood Education – Certification PreK – 3 The early childhood program is designed for professional practitioners working in education, policy, administration and research. This program leads to New Hampshire teacher certification in pre-kindergarten through grade 3. M.Ed. candidates in early childhood education must complete the following specialized courses: Courses are 3 credits unless otherwise indicated. DEV
560
Family and Culture
DEV
565
Play
DEV EDU
601 503
or Child Assessment Methods of Teaching Elementary Mathematics EDU 520 Introduction to Educational Research EDU 521 Exploring Principles of Education EDU 533 Learning Through Technology EDU 551 Integrated Elementary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment K-4 EDU 571 Student Teaching (6 credits) PSY 521 Educational Psychology RDG 503 Emergent and Early Literacy Development RDG 531 Literature for Children and Young Adults SPED 501 Exceptional Child Field Experiences Early and varied field experience hours are embedded in courses. See course descriptions for specifics. Twenty to 30 hours are student-selected, School of Education approved. Exit Evaluation Completion of ePortfolio under the direction of the Seminar Instructor.
Elementary Education – Certification K-8 The elementary education program leads to New Hampshire teacher certification for grades K–8. M.Ed. candidates in elementary education must complete the following specialized courses: Courses are 3 credits unless otherwise indicated. EDU
503
EDU EDU EDU EDU
520 521 533 551
EDU
552
EDU PSY RDG
571 521 503
RDG
504
Methods of Teaching Elementary Mathematics Introduction to Educational Research Exploring the Principles of Education Learning Through Technology Integrated Elementary Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Middle and Secondary Student Teaching (6 credits) Educational Psychology Emerging and Early Literacy Development Content Area Literacy