Master of Science in Childhood Education/Early Childhood Education (Dual Degree)

The Master of Science dual degree in Childhood Education/Early Childhood Education prepares professional teachers and leaders to work with children from birth to grade 6. Graduates develop multiple lenses to view children's growth and development, care and education, methods of assessment, and diverse educational environments in a child-centered program. Candidates will be trained to work in a variety of educational settings, including public and private schools, Head Start programs, child development and child care centers and other programs related to the education of children through grade 6. The program is designed for individuals who have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college and who wish to begin a new career as a certified school teacher. Upon graduation, candidates will be eligible for Initial Teaching Certification from New York State. In addition, current teachers who have bachelor's degrees in education and Initial Teaching Certification may use this program to expand their expertise from Birth to sixth grade. This program meets the New York State master's degree requirements for Professional Teaching Certification. The M.S. degree curriculum comprises 14 education courses (42 credits), Practicum in Early Childhood in a Preschool Context (3 credits), and Supervised Student Teaching and Seminar in Childhood (3 credits). In the required courses candidates will study the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of children, including culturally diverse populations. Candidates will gain an understanding of the theory and practice of teaching language arts -- reading, writing, listening, and speaking -- in the early childhood and childhood classroom. The curriculum includes courses in The Psychological Foundations of Education, Creative Expression for Early Childhood, Child Development, and Beginning Reading and Writing: Emergent Literacy as well as methods courses in a variety of subject areas aligned with the Next Generation Learning Standards. After completing all degree requirements successfully passing New York State Licensure tests (EAS, CST and edTPA) and completing all seminars listed below, candidates will be awarded Initial Teaching Certification by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED) in Early Childhood (Birth-Grade 2) and Childhood Education (Grades 1-6).

LIU online application completed and signed. Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended and proof of degree of anticipated degree. All transcripts must be submitted in English or translated into English by a professional translation company. Applicants with a bachelor\u2019s degree that is less than three years in duration may be required to submit a NACES evaluation. Proof of English language proficiency testing (we accept IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo) Applicants may be eligible for an English language proficiency testing waiver based on citizenship and/or prior education where English is the first language. GMAT or GRE scores (if applicable, see major requirements). Two Letters of Recommendation. Resume or CV. Some programs have additional requirements. IELTS \u2013 6.5, TOEFL IBT \u2013 79