Curriculum Studies

Applications for admission to this Master of Science in Education program in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Technology are made to the Graduate Admission Office. Students who do not meet the full admission requirements must complete all prerequisite courses prior to the conferring of the master's degree. Admission is based on a comprehensive review of multiple criteria.  The department understands that any single criterion may not reliably predict a student's potential for success in the program. Students may consider applying even if they fail to meet one of the criteria listed below but feel that other aspects of their experience might compensate. All individual cases will be reviewed by an Admissions Counselor before being referred to the graduate program for further review.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in liberal arts and sciences concentration.
2. A minimum GPA of 2.75 in each of two categories:
   • Overall undergraduate course work
   • Course work in the liberal arts and sciences
3. Students with a GPA lower than 2.75 but not below 2.5 may be considered for provisional acceptance subject to special conditions.
4. A written personal statement of professional intent and rationale.
5. Two letters of reference addressing the applicant’s potential to succeed in graduate course work.

Dr. Alan Singer is a professor of Teaching, Learning and Technology and the director of social studies education programs. Dr. Singer is a former New York City high school social studies teacher and editor of Social Science Docket, a joint publication of the New York and New Jersey Councils for the Social Studies. He is the author of Teaching Global History (Routledge, 2011), New York and Slavery: Time to Teach the Truth (SUNY Press, Excelsior Editions, 2008), Education Flashpoints, Fighting for America's Schools (Routledge 2014), Social Studies for Secondary Schools (Routledge, 4th edition, 20015), New York's Grand Emancipation Jubliee (SUNY Press, 2018) and editor of a 268-page secondary school curriculum guide, New York and Slavery: Complicity and Resistance. In 2011, the Long Island Conference for the Social Studies awarded Dr. Singer the Mark Rothman Teacher Mentoring Award, for his commitment to students and continued excellence in education.

He received his Master's and Doctoral degrees from Rutgers University.