1. Transformed People, Transforming Lives

2. Locations  Nyack in New York City 361 Broadway New York, NY  Nyack in Rockland County One South Blvd. Nyack, NY

3. School of Education’s Mission  To prepare and equip teacher candidates spiritually, intellectually, and socially.  Our teacher candidates will provide ethical, exemplary, equitable instruction to a diverse student population in a variety of contexts.

4. SOE Accreditations  Board of Regents – State of New York  Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools  Department of Higher Education / NY  NCATE (National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Educators)  ACSI (Association of Christian School International)

5. SOE’s Conceptual Framework  T.Cs are instructed to be the ‘salt of the earth’. (Matt. 5:13) They are to season and enrich others’ lives. To become the preservative of hope and encouragement to others Healing agent to others SALT (Service, Academics, Leadership, Teaching)

6. Do I need to have teaching experience?  Our program makes it easy for career changers to get their initial certification  If you meet the prerequisite Liberal Arts and Science requirements, pass the LAST, and complete the other admissions steps, you will be able to enroll

7. Degrees Offered  *Childhood Education (Grades 1 – 6) Degree: Master of Science in Education  Certification: Initial / Professional Childhood Education  39 credits (if already certified) – 45 credits (if initial certificate)  Coursework may be completed in 20 months with an additional 100+ hours of field experience  15 weeks of full time student teaching.

8. Degrees Offered  Childhood Special Education  Degree: Master of Science in Education  Certification: Initial /Professional Childhood Special Education  36 credits (if already certified) – 48 credits (initial certificate)  Coursework may be completed in 20 months with an additional 100+ hours of field experience  15 weeks of full time student teaching.

9. Degrees Offered  Inclusive Education, Gifted Extension: Master of Science in Education  Certificate: Gifted Education Extension for holders of initial certificate  36 Credits  Coursework completed in 20 months  50 Hour practicum

10. Degrees Offered  Inclusive Education, Middle School Extension: Master of Science in Education  Certificate: Middle School Extension 5 – 9 for holders of initial certificate  36 Credits  Coursework completed in 20 months  50 Hour practicum

11.  Inclusive Education, Bilingual Extension: Master of Science in Education  Certificate: Bilingual Education in area of initial certification  36 Credits  Coursework completed in 20 months  50 Hour practicum Degrees Offered

12. Critical Point New York State Certification Exams  All programs have their own standardized exams required by NYS.  Exams must be passed with score of 220 to be certified:  Content Speciality Tests  Assessment of Teaching Skills – Written  Liberal Arts and Science Test (for admission).

13. Critical Point  Field Experience / Practicum/ Student Teaching  ALL programs require hours in schools during the course of the program. Initial certificates: 100 hours during course work plus student teaching Extensions: 50 hours / practicum

14. Critical Point  ALL programs require students pass comprehensive exams at the end of the program.

15.  Admissions Requirements Application Fee Autobiography Official transcripts - GPA 3.0 Complete required pre requisite courses Two academic recommendations / one professional recommendations Interview / writing sample Appropriate immunizations Liberal Arts and Sciences Test – passing score 220

16.  Academic Pre requisites 30 credits minimum in one liberal arts subject area. (Grade C or better). OR 30 credits in 9 credits Arts, Humanities, Communication, Written Expression, Technology; 6 credits in History or Social Sciences; 6 credits in science; 6 credits in math; 6 credits in language; Intro course in psychology. Credits may be CLEPped.

17.  Academic Pre requisites / LAST EXAM  Liberal Arts and Science Test (LAST) http: www.nystce.nesinc.com

18.  Cost of Program / Academic Year 2009 – 2010  Application Fee$ 30.00  Tuition (per credit)$625.00  Technology Fee$100.00  Student Teaching Fee$150.00 (2)  Graduation Fee$100.00  Books$800.00  Full payment of tuition and fees is due by registration.

19. Financial Aid  Academic Excellence Grant  Nyack College Alumni Grant  Christian School Teacher Grant  Public School Teacher Grant  Cooperating Teacher Grant  TEACH grant  TAP  Stafford Loan (Subsidized/Unsubsidized)

20. FAFSA  www.fafsa.ed.gov www.fafsa.ed.gov  Contact Steve Phillips in Student Financial Services (845) 675-4625

21. For More Information  Visit us on line www. Nyack.edu MSE / Graduate Handbook Admissions.mse@nyack.edu Jeffrey C. Hoops, Admissions Associate