Master of Science in Education in Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2) and Child Education (Grades 1-6) - Dual Certificate

The master's dual certificate program in early childhood education and childhood education is offered by the Department of Teaching, Learning and Technology. It is designed to prepare qualified graduate students as teachers in the areas of early childhood education and childhood education. All students in the program are engaged in observation and field work in a variety of early childhood and elementary school settings throughout the area.

This master's program leads to certification (Birth-Grade 2, Grades 1-6) by the New York State Education Department upon the recommendation of the School of Education.

Graduate students who enter upon programs of study on nonmatriculated bases are limited to a maximum of 12 semester hours of course work.

Liberal arts and sciences education prerequisites required by the New York State Education Department must be completed prior to conferral of the degree.

*A Bachelor of Arts degree from an accredited college or university with a major, concentration, or the equivalent in one or more of the liberal arts and sciences. Coursework must include at least 3 credits in the following: Math, Science, History/Social Science, English, and World Language with a grade of C or above.
A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on all undergraduate coursework 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 coursework in the liberal arts and sciences.
Two letters of reference addressing the applicant's potential to succeed in the teaching profession.
A written personal statement of professional intent and rationale.
An interview with the program director.
Candidates with a Bachelor of Science degree or international degree will need sequential study in a liberal arts subject or interdisciplinary field of at least 30 semester hours that provides knowledge of breadth and depth in that subject or interdisciplinary field as well as the following:

Concepts in History/Social Science (3 s.h.
Language other than English (3 s.h.)
Scientific Processes (3 s.h.)
Mathematical Processes (3 s.h.)
Literature, Analysis, and Written Expression (6 s.h.)
Acceptable courses much have a grade of C or above.
TOEFL - 80
IELTS - 6.5