NOTE: Program requirements and related program of study forms may change over time as a result of our commitment to ongoing curriculum improvement. Students are expected to follow the most recent guidelines in preparing their program of study for approval. Please make sure this form reflects the most recent updates.
The following set of courses and other requirements have been approved by:
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Course Requirements:
This section of your program of study will identify the courses you need to take in order to complete your program. Required courses, available choices, and guidelines for selecting electives, have already been filled in for your convenience.
To complete this section, you need to do the following (after meeting with your advisor to discuss these decisions):
Whenever there is a choice, please mark your selection. All courses and electives counted toward a Warner graduate degree must be at the graduate level. For electives, write in the course numbers and titles you have selected. Please note that these decisions should always be made in consultation with your advisor.
For each course, indicate in the To Be Taken column the semester and year (e.g., F17; Sp18; Su18) when you plan to take that course. For your convenience, whenever a course has prerequisites, these are listed in square brackets following the title of the course. An asterisk will indicate that the prerequisite could also be taken concurrently with the course and two asterisks will indicate that the prerequisite is only recommended-not required.
For courses you have already completed, if any, please report the grade you earned in the course. If the course was taken at the Warner School prior to your matriculation, indicate that by writing R in the first column. If the course was taken outside the Warner School prior to matriculation, indicate that by writing T in the first column and attach supporting documentation (e.g., relevant transcripts, a note explaining why you think the course should be transferred into your program, and the course description and syllabus when requested).
Restrictions about transfer/retroactive credits:
Your request for transfer/retroactive credits (identified by a T or R in the first column) will need to be reviewed and approved by your advisor, program chair, and associate dean of graduate studies.
Transfer/retroactive credits are granted for graduate level coursework taken in the last 5 years prior to matriculation for master's students and in the last 10 years prior to matriculation for doctoral students. Exceptions may be made only in cases where the student can provide alternative evidence of having kept current with the field/content addressed in courses taken outside these time limits.
Transfer credits are usually not granted for required courses.
Retroactive credits taken by University of Rochester undergraduates may count toward this program only if they were taken above and beyond the minimum 128 credits required for the completion of an undergraduate degree and were taken at the graduate level.
Transfer/retroactive credits are only granted for graduate level courses with a grade of B or higher.
No transfer credits will be granted for courses taken AFTER matriculation into our program.
PM5 Courses:
T/R
Course #
Course Title
Credits
Offered
To Be Taken (sem-yr)
Grade
Entry Level Courses
Up to 10 credits in graduate-level coursework in education or related fields may be transferred in prior to matriculating into the Master’s degree program if approved by the faculty advisor. These transfer credits can fulfill an elective requirement or be a direct substitution of a required course. Required courses that are part of accreditation assessments cannot be substituted.
Theory and Practice in Teaching and Learning Mathematics in Elementary School
3
F
Choose a course addressing issues of interdisciplinary teaching and teaching of students and faculty to maximize student learning; options include but are not limited to:
Theory and Practice in Teaching & Learning Literacy (for non-Elementary Teaching Candidates)
3
F
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Subtotal: ______
Electives
Choose electives for a total of 12 credits.
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Subtotal: ______
(Program Total Minimum Required: 30)
Total # Credits in Proposed Program:
Total # Transfer Credits Requested:
Total # Retroactive Credits:
Total # Completed Credits:
Notes: 1. Students interested in also pursuing one or more Advanced Certificates -- see Optional Enhancements section -- can reduce the number of additional credits needed to meet these programs' requirements by choosing electives appropriately. Note, however, that internships and field experiences (identified by a course number that starts with EDF) cannot be counted towards the minimum requirement of a total of 30 credits of coursework for any master's Program. Be sure to discuss options with your advisor early in your program.
2. For students also pursuing an Advanced Certificate in Digitally-Rich Teaching in K-12 Schools, EDU436 can count as the "specialization course in teaching and learning".
Other Requirements and/or Certification Requirements:
This section of your program of study will identify what you need to accomplish, in addition to the coursework indicated in the previous section, in order to graduate and receive the certification(s)/licensure you are seeking (if any). Please note that in some cases, while our program will provide you with all the academic experiences required for the certification/licensure you are seeking, there may be some additional requirements to complete independently and outside of our program in order to be granted that certification/licensure (e.g., completing a certain number of years of mentored experiences). When that is the case, we have listed these requirements, but have indicated that they are not graduation requirements.
To complete this section, please indicate next to each requirement the semester and year when you expect to fulfill that
requirement or, if you have already completed the requirement, the actual date of completion (also attaching relevant
documentation as evidence).
PM5 Additional requirements:
Expected completion date
Actual completion date
Required for Program Completion
Master's Essay or Thesis
Dignity for All Students (DASA) Training in Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, & Discrimination Prevention and Intervention
Required for Recommendation
Initiate NY State Teacher certification process with the Warner School Certification Officer
Required for Certification (key items)
Initial Teaching Certification in Adolescence (grades 7-12) as specialist in mathematics
NYS Exam - Content Specialty Test (CST) for each area of specialization sought
3 Years of Teaching Experience with the First One Conducted in a Mentored Situation (NOT a graduation requirement but needed before applying for professional certification)
Additional admissions conditions that need to be fulfilled prior to graduation (if any are listed below):
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PM5 Optional Enhancements
NOTE: Before the University of Rochester can recommend you for any of the additional certifications described below, all the required courses and internships for the basic program will need to be completed as well as the additional requirements specific to each additional certification.
Additional Advanced Certificate in Urban Teaching and Leadership[UT1]: (0+ additional credits)
Program
Credits
(Y/N)
Status
Advisor
Expected or Actual
Start Term
Intern. Start
Grad. Date
UT1-CAS Urban Teaching
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NOTE: This enhancement does not lead to any additional NYS certifications.
EDE446, ED440, and ED441 need to be taken in this sequence in the same year as a cohort. Access to an urban school setting will be needed for some assignments in this course sequence.
If this Advanced Certificate is taken concurrently with another Warner program, you need to ensure that at least 3 credits worth of coursework and/or practicum/internships are unique to this certificate (that is, are not counted for both programs).
UT1 Courses in addition to the
PM5 base program courses:
Digitally-Rich Teaching and Learning in K-12 Schools
3
F
Subtotal: ______
Specialization Courses
A "specialized" course in teaching and learning, addressing teaching and learning issues specific to the target subject matter(s) and/or instructional contexts. This course may be transferred from previous or concurrent programs, or be selected from Warner courses, including but not limited to:
Theory and Practice in Teaching and Learning Foreign Languages and ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) [ED480, or by permission of instructor]
Theory and Practice in Teaching and Learning Mathematics (This course is a required course for PM5)
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F
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Choose another course that will help in designing and implementing innovative digitally-rich learning experiences with K-12 students. This course may be transferred from previous or concurrent programs, or be selected from Warner courses, including but not limited to:
Other Requirements and/or Certification Requirements:
This section of your program of study will identify what you need to accomplish, in addition to the coursework indicated in the previous section, in order to graduate and receive the certification(s)/licensure you are seeking (if any). Please note that in some cases, while our program will provide you with all the academic experiences required for the certification/licensure you are seeking, there may be some additional requirements to complete independently and outside of our program in order to be granted that certification/licensure (e.g., completing a certain number of years of mentored experiences). When that is the case, we have listed these requirements, but have indicated that they are not graduation requirements.
To complete this section, please indicate next to each requirement the semester and year when you expect to fulfill that
requirement or, if you have already completed the requirement, the actual date of completion (also attaching relevant
documentation as evidence).
Additional NYS certification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) grades K-12[NT1]: (4+ additional credits)
Program
Credits
(Y/N)
Status
Advisor
Expected or Actual
Start Term
Intern. Start
Grad. Date
NT1-Cert-TESOL/T
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Leading to the following NYS Certification:
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (grades K-12) (initial + professional)
Once you have completed all requirements for your first teaching certificate, you can also apply and be recommended for NYS certification to teach ESOL by completing the following additional courses and internships, and by passing the NYS Content Specialty Test (CST) in TESOL.
NT1 Courses in addition to the
PM5 base program courses:
Theory and Practice in Teaching and Learning Foreign Languages and ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) [ED480, or by permission of instructor]
Other Requirements and/or Certification Requirements:
This section of your program of study will identify what you need to accomplish, in addition to the coursework indicated in the previous section, in order to graduate and receive the certification(s)/licensure you are seeking (if any). Please note that in some cases, while our program will provide you with all the academic experiences required for the certification/licensure you are seeking, there may be some additional requirements to complete independently and outside of our program in order to be granted that certification/licensure (e.g., completing a certain number of years of mentored experiences). When that is the case, we have listed these requirements, but have indicated that they are not graduation requirements.
To complete this section, please indicate next to each requirement the semester and year when you expect to fulfill that
requirement or, if you have already completed the requirement, the actual date of completion (also attaching relevant
documentation as evidence).
NT1 Additional requirements when completed with PM5:
Expected completion date
Actual completion date
Required for Program Completion
MS degree
Content Prerequisite 12 credits of coursework in languages other than English (attach a completed Admissions Transcript Review Form: https://www.warner.rochester.edu/admissions/contentprep)
Required for Certification (key items)
Initial Teaching Certification in any specializaion
Additional admissions conditions that need to be fulfilled prior to graduation (if any are listed below):
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Academic Policies
The academic policies below are important policies that relate to your program of study. For more information on academic policies, please review the Registrar's Web page and the University of Rochester Graduate Studies Bulletin.
Incomplete Grades:
Students may receive a grade of "Incomplete" (I) only by arrangement with the instructor and with the completion of the Incomplete Grade Agreement . Failure to make such arrangements will lead to a grade being assigned on the basis of your completed work. Once assigned, such a grade cannot be changed. Work for courses with grades of "Incomplete" must be completed no later than one year after the course concludes, although instructors may require that work be submitted sooner. If the work is not completed within the designated period of time, the instructor will grade the course on the basis of your completed work, and this grade will be permanent. Extensions will be granted only for documented cases of illness or disability.
Substandard Grades:
The grading policy of the Warner School stipulates that grades of "C" or below are substandard evaluations for matriculated degree students. Master’s degree students who receive a "C" grade will receive a warning; a second grade of "C" will result in the master’s student being involuntarily withdrawn from the degree program. Doctoral degree students who receive one grade of "C" or below will become the subject of a general program faculty discussion, which may result in a recommendation that the student be involuntarily withdrawn from the degree program; a second "C" grade will result in the doctoral student being withdrawn from the degree program. For either master’s or doctoral students, one "E" grade will result in the student being involuntarily withdrawn from the program.
Continuous Enrollment Policy:
The University of Rochester and its graduate schools enforce a Continuous Enrollment Policy that requires that all students enrolled in a degree-bearing program register each fall and spring until they receive their degrees (this policy does not mandate that you register during the summer term). Further, you must complete a minimum of nine (9) credit hours in each fiscal year (summer/fall/spring-in that order). If you matriculated in the fall term, you are required to complete six (6) credit hours in your first year. If you matriculated in the spring term, you are required to complete three (3) credit hours in your first year. If you have less than nine (9) credit hours remaining to complete your program, you may register for ED 899: Master's Thesis (you can use this only twice as a stand-alone registration), ED 999: Doctoral Dissertation (you can use this only four times), ED 895: Continuation of Master's Enrollment, or ED 995: Continuation of Doctoral Enrollment each fall and spring until you complete your degree. Audits do not count toward continuous enrollment. Candidates who do not register for two consecutive semesters, either fall/spring or spring/fall, will be withdrawn from their degree program, effective their last registration date. Warner will make an effort to notify candidates that they have been withdrawn, though notification is not guaranteed.
