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May 10, 2025
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2023-2024 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
English Education: Adolescence EdM
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English education is concerned with the teaching of literature and composition in secondary schools, colleges, and universities. Programs take a broad humanistic approach and emphasize research and practice in language, writing, and response to literature. Students study theory, research, and practice. Certification titles include: Initial Certification (Certificate of Advanced Study; grades seven through 12), Initial/Professional (Initial Certification combined with a master’s degree; grades five through 12), and Professional (master’s degree; grades seven through 12 or grades five through 12).
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I. Initial Certification Curriculum
Required Core (30-33 credits)
Total Initial Curriculum Credits: 30-33
3.0 Degree GPA required II. Initial/Professional Curriculum
Required Core (30-33 credits)
Major Area Required Courses (15 credits)
Major Area Content Elective (3 credits)
Select 1 from: Culminating Experience: Portfolio, Project or Thesis (0-6 credits)
Total Initial/Professional Curriculum Credits: 48-57
3.0 Degree GPA required III. Professional Curriculum
Major Area Requirements (15 credits)
Major Area Electives (15-18 credits)
For recommendation of Professional Extension in English (grades 5-6), student must take LAI 552 , LAI 599 , and LAI 603 as part of Major Area Electives. Permission of Instructor is required for Independent Study. Select 5-6 from: Culminating Experience: Portfolio, Project or Thesis (0-6 credits)
Additional Requirements
Required for Conferral of Degree: - Proof of completion of Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) workshop
- Proof of completion of NYSED Students with Disabilities Requirement
- Proof of valid NYS Initial Teacher Certificate
Total Credit Hours: 33
3.0 Degree GPA required Instruction Method
- In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)
- Online (100 percent of the degree requirements can be fulfilled online) for Online Professional Program
Program Contact
Renad Aref
366 Baldy Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
Email: gseinfo@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-2110 SED Statement
This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED). Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details. |
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