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Coordinators:
Professor Nancy Schniedewind 257-2827
Professor Terry Murray 257-2828
Humanistic/Multicultural Education
The Educational Studies Department of the State University of New York at New Paltz offers a Masters degree in Professional Studies in Humanistic/Multicultural Education. The 30-credit general program is designed for human service professionals and educators. The 36-credit teacher certification sequence of the program is currently available to special subject teachers (family/consumer science, health, music, physical education or technology) who are provisionally or initially certified and are seeking permanent or professional certification.
Completed applications are due by October 15th for Spring admission and March 15th for Fall admission.
The 36-Credit Teacher Certification Track
The program of study focuses on providing content and skills necessary for teaching the diverse student population of New York State. Geared for those who already have a strong liberal arts background, this program provides teachers with effective instructional practices for actively engaging all students in developmentally appropriate and meaningful learning related to the State Learning Standards. Teachers graduate with knowledge and strategies to engage and challenge all students to reach their fullest potential - intellectually, emotionally, and socially.
In particular, the courses in the program address these areas: multicultural/gender fair education, cooperative learning, conflict resolution, group process, active learning, curriculum development, qualitative research and teacher leadership for innovation and change.
The 30-Credit General Program
Prospective students include those working in educational settings such as group homes, child care centers, cooperative extension services, community-based recreation and education programs, youth agencies, women’s centers, hospitals, and other human service agencies that offer educational as well as clinical services.
Prospective students include teachers, administrators and staff. Since
the program meets certification requirements for some teachers, prospective
students are encouraged to discuss requirements with a member of the
core faculty. It also serves educators in community colleges, private
school settings and
community agencies
