Impact the classrooms and leaders of tomorrow as a grade 1–6 teacher

The 13-month M.S. in Childhood Education program equips you with robust knowledge and classroom experience, so you’ll be well prepared for job openings for the upcoming school year.
Highlights of our Master of Science (M.S.) in Childhood Education Graduate Program
  • Intensive, 13-month program (late May through late June of the following year) approved by and registered with the New York State Education Department. Begin the graduate program one summer and be fully eligible for graduation, initial certification, and a teaching position by the following summer.
  • Access to graduate assistantships and scholarships to offset the cost of attendance.
  • Pursue your studies in small class sizes, which allow for academic, research, and community-based collaborations among faculty and students.
  • Participate in field experiences in multiple, diverse sites, including our partnership school, Washington Heights Academy.
  • Complete a teacher inquiry project prior to graduation.
  • Take advantage of certification reciprocity agreements with more than 30 other states and jurisdictions.
  • Be employed, likely prior to graduation. Our graduates teach in rural, urban, and suburban school districts in New York, surrounding states, and around the country (for instance, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, North Carolina, and Virginia).

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Admission Prerequisites
Education and discipline-specific course requirements to complete prior to enrollment.
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Course Descriptions
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Semester-by-Semester

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Interested in Learning More About our M.S. in Childhood Education?

If you would like more information on applying to the M.S. in Childhood Education program or if you would like to be notified when graduate applications open this fall, please complete our graduate interest form

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Dr. Sara Levy
Chairperson, Department and Graduate Programs in Education