Master of Science (MS)
Childhood Education
Leading to Initial Certification in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
Master’s & Certification programs – Price per credit hour as low as
$595/moWith Regional Scholarship*
How to PayProgram Highlights & Benefits
Flexible, online format
Two year completion time, including holiday breaks
No GRE required
Student Teaching for Grades 1-6
For
Teacher candidates who are not previously certified and wish to earn a master’s degree as well as initial certification in Childhood Education for Grades 1-6. Requirements include: 3 credits in each: English (Lit, Analysis, Writing), History/Social Science, Mathematics & Science plus 3 credits in a language other than English.
Students must complete field requirements, including student teaching, as per NYS Certification requirements.
What You Learn
Our graduate childhood education degree provides valuable expertise in applying educational theory to daily practice. You will be equipped to create and maintain learning environments that are:
- Developmentally appropriate
- Productive
- Inclusive
We address the pertinent issues that affect today’s classrooms and help you gain or develop the skills needed to facilitate a growth mindset in children, families, colleagues, and communities. Small class sizes allow you to build strong relationships with your professors, and many of our faculty members continue to provide mentorship and guidance long after graduation, offering invaluable support as you navigate your career.
How You Learn
Courses are all online.
Career Outcomes
Candidates with this degree and certification will be able to teach Childhood Education grades 1-6.
Degree Requirements
Required Order of Courses:
| Course | Title | Hours |
| Semester #1 | ||
| EDU 5012 | Apprentice Field Observations in Inclusive Classrooms (30 hours) | 0 |
| EDU 5020 | Theoretical Foundations and Teaching Practices of Regular and Special Education for Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6, Adolescence 7-12 | 3 |
| EDU 5130 | Meeting the Needs of Culturally Diverse Students in Inclusive Classrooms in Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6, Adolescence 7-12 | 3 |
| Semester #2 | ||
| EDUC 5040 | Interdisciplinary Birth-Grade-2, Childhood 1-6 and Middle Childhood Teaching Methods for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDU 5230 | Instructional Applications of the Internet – Integrating Digital Age Tools into Instruction, Classroom Management, Communication and Collaboration | 3 |
| Semester #3 | ||
| EDU 5060 | Integrated Language Arts and Reading for the Inclusive Classroom of Diverse Learners in Early Childhood and Childhood Settings | 6 |
| Semester #4 | ||
| EDUC 5030 | Methods of Teaching Science | 3 |
| EDU 5050 | Advanced Methods of Teaching Mathematics in Inclusive Early Childhood, Childhood and Middle Childhood Classrooms | 3 |
| EDUC 5479 | Pre-Student Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms (70 hours) | 0 |
| Semester #5 | ||
| EDU 5240 | Diverse Abilities and Needs of Students in Inclusive Classrooms Birth Grade 2, Childhood 1-6 and Adolescence 7-12 | 3 |
| EDU 5090 | Methods of Teaching Social Studies in Birth-Grade 2, Childhood and Middle School Inclusive Classrooms | 3 |
| Semester #6 | ||
| EDU 5595 | Student Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms (Full Time) | 6 |
| EDU 5510 | Student Teaching Seminar | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36 |
Note:
A total of 100 hours of observation/participation in a field school are required prior to beginning student teaching.
All candidates are required by NYSED to have experience in a “high-needs” school setting. These schools/districts are designated as such by NYSED.
