Graduate Programs

Master of Science in Education

The Mount's graduate education program enjoys an outstanding reputation throughout the Hudson Valley region and beyond.

Our students work in schools in our community as part of the education process. For example, many of our education courses in literacy are taught at local schools, a practice which provides “hands-on” experiences for students to apply teaching techniques, as well as tutoring opportunities for local students of nearby school districts.

The Division of Education at Mount Saint Mary College is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), www.ncate.org. This accreditation covers initial teacher preparation programs and/or advanced educator preparation programs at the College in Newburgh, New York. However, the accreditation does not include individual education courses that the institution offers to P-12 educators for professional development, relicensure, or other purposes.

NCATE accreditation is a mark of distinction, and provides recognition that the college has met national professional standards for the preparation of teachers.

The Mount offers the master of science in education in the following programs:

Childhood Education
Childhood Education (Grades 1 - 6) *
Dual Childhood and Special Education (Grades 1 - 6) *
Dual Childhood Education and Literacy (Birth - Grade 6) *

Adolescence Education
Adolescence Education (Grades 7 - 12) *
Dual Adolescence and Special Education (Grades 7 - 12) *
Dual Adolescence Education and Literacy (Grades 5 - 12)

Special Education
Special Education (Grades 1 - 6) **
Special Education (Grades 7 - 12) **

Literacy Programs
Literacy (Birth - Grade 6) **
Literacy (Grades 5 - 12)
Dual Literacy and Special Education (Birth-Grade 6) **
Dual Literacy (Grades 5 - 12) and Special Education (Grades 7 - 12)

Middle Grade Extensions
Middle Grades Extension (Grades 5 - 6) **
Middle Grades Extension (Grades 7 - 9) **

Alternative Certification Program Transition B
(Childhood 1-6 and Adolescence Education, 7-12)

*No prior certification
**Must have prior certification

For additional information on the master's degree in education, such as admission requirements, application procedures, and course descriptions, contact Courtney McDermott, graduate recruiter, by phone at 845-569-3402 or via e-mail at courtney.mcdermott@msmc.edu.