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D'Youville College
Master of Science in Education |
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Contact Information:
Graduate Admissions
320 Porter Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14201 USA
| Phone: | 1-800-777-3921
| | Fax: | 1-716-829-7900
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Program Overview
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The Department of Education at D'Youville College features graduate education programs that lead to master of science (MS) in childhood, adolescence, special education and TESOL (teaching English to speakers of other languages). D'Youville's graduate education programs integrate educational theory and methodology courses. Graduate education students undertake 14-week teaching experiences in local elementary and secondary schools, and complete a thesis or project. D'Youville delivers some education courses via the Internet.
The childhood education (grades 1 to 6) curriculum covers elementary school general strategies, childhood content methods, diagnostic and corrective reading, curriculum planning in education and research in education.
The adolescence education (grades 7 to 12) curriculum covers meeting the needs of exceptional learners, secondary school strategies, secondary school content methods, theory development and critical issues in education. Subject areas include biology, chemistry, earth science, English, history, geography, French, Latin, mathematics, physics, social studies and Spanish.
The special education/childhood education (grades 1 to 6) curriculum covers foundations of teaching reading and literacy, a practicum seminar and two practica, one of which of focuses on special education, while the other focuses on methods and materials.
The special education/adolescence education (grades 7 to 12) curriculum integrates the curricula followed by the adolescence and special education programs.
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Highlights
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- Students may apply for initial certification once they have completed the initial certification requirements of New York State
- Education students undertake teaching experiences in local elementary and secondary schools
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Program Facts
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| Program Founded | 1908 | | Program Start Dates | Jan, May, Sept | | Expected Length Master's | 1.5 - 2 years | | Expected Length PhD | n/a | | # Graduate Faculty | 22 | | Annual Research Funding | - |
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Student Profile - Masters
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| Students Applied/yr | 300 | | Students Accepted/yr | 250 | | Students Enrolled/yr | 225 | | Total Program enrollment | 465 | | # of International Students | 259 |
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Student Profile - Doctorate
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| Students Applied/yr | n/a | | Students Accepted/yr | n/a | | Students Enrolled/yr | n/a | | Total Program Enrollment | n/a | | # International Students | n/a |
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Admissions at a Glance
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| Application Fee | $25 (free online) |
Domestic Student Application Deadlines:
rolling admissions
International Student Application Deadlines:
rolling admissions
Minimum Academic Requirements:
undergraduate degree, 3.0 GPA
Minimum English Requirements:
TOEFL 500 (pbt)
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Annual Expenses at a Glance ($US)
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| In-State Tuition: | | | Master's | $12,870 | | PhD | n/a | | Out-of-State Tuition: | | | Master's | $12,870 | | PhD | n/a | | International Student Tuition: | | | Master's | $12,870 | | PhD | n/a |
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Admissions
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Applicants to the MS program in education must have a minimum 3.0 undergraduate grade point average (GPA). Provisional admission may be granted to applicants with lower GPAs. The college permits students to transfer up to nine credit hours of graduate coursework with a minimum B grade. To apply, students should submit the following items to the Graduate Admissions Office: 1) a graduate application form, 2) $25 nonrefundable application fee for paper applications, 3) all transcripts of undergraduate and graduate study, 4) a minimum of one recommendation letter and 5) current resume. Online application is free.
Canadian applicants to D'Youville's MS program in education are advised to first contact the Qualifications Evaluation Council of Ontario in order to assess their qualifications.
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Expenses & Financial Support
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Students who are residents of New York State pay $715 per credit hour for the MS program in education. The same figure applies to out-of- state and most international students. Canadian students receive a 20 percent tuition discount. Full-time room and board is $9,800 per year. A general college fee of $75 per year is assessed for full-time students and $37 for part-time students. Full-time students pay $40 per year for the Student Association Fee. Part-time students are assessed this fee on a per credit hour basis.
Upon successful completion of the MS program in childhood education, adolescence education, special education or TESOL students are eligible for certification by the New York State Education Department or Ontario College of Teachers. Canadian students successfully completing the MS program in Childhood education or Adolescence Education are eligible to apply for certification by the Ontario College of Teachers.
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Buildings & Facilities
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Built in 1967, the Dr. Pauline M. Alt Building is a seven story, air conditioned facility containing classrooms, laboratories, lecture halls and faculty offices. It is the primary classroom building on campus. It also houses a curriculum resource center for the faculty of the division of nursing, established with funds from the James H. Cunningham Foundation. Upper floors have a great view of the city and the lake.
Students also have access to newly built facilities, including the Montante Family Library, opened in 2000; the academic center, opened in 2001; and gym, dedicated in 2003 and a new apartment style residence opened in January 2005.
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International Student Support
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The International Student Office (ISO) assists international students with immigration issues, cultural adjustment, and the services and activities offered on campus and in Buffalo. The ISO is found in Rooms 118 and 199 of the Student Affairs Office in the College Center.
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Research Areas
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No research areas available
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Faculty
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- Brathwaite, F. PhD, Walden
- DeWaters, J. PhD, SUNY at Buffalo
- Dunn, S. EdD, SUNY at Buffalo
- Gamble, R. PhD, SUNY at Buffalo
- Kaczmarek, N. PhD, SUNY at Buffalo
- Lalley, J. PhD, SUNY at Buffalo
- Lochte, H. MEd, SUNY at Buffalo
- March, C. PhD, SUNY at Buffalo
- McClary, G. EdD, SUNY at Buffalo
- Traverse, T. CAS, Niagara
- Williams, S. EdD, Clark
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