Master of Science in Education - Early Childhood Education

The master’s program in early childhood education is offered by the Department of Teaching, Learning and Technology. This integrated program leads toward the New York state initial certificate to teach early childhood (Birth-Grade 2). The program blends on-campus preparation with field experiences in a variety of early childhood settings, including high-needs schools, culminating in full-time student teaching. This program is registered with the New York State Education Department.

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a liberal arts and sciences concentration.A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on all undergraduate course work or its equivalent (e.g., a 3.0 in a completed graduate program). We encourage you to submit all transcripts from your undergraduate work and any graduate work for consideration.A minimum GPA of 2.75 on course work in the liberal arts and sciences.General Education Core prerequisites for teacher education programs (see below).A written personal statement of professional intent and rationale.Two letters of reference addressing the applicant’s potential to succeed in the teaching profession and graduate course work.An interview with the program director.TOEFL - 80IELTS - 6.5