After gaining admittance to either the Early Childhood or Childhood Minor-to-Masters Program, 12-credits of 400-level education coursework must be completed. This coursework is completed during the last two semesters of the undergraduate degree. The coursework for each program is outlined below.
Early Childhood Program | Childhood Program |
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ECE 435: Bilingualism for Classroom Teachers (Birth to Grade 6) | ECE 435: Bilingualism for Classroom Teachers (Birth to Grade 6) |
ECE 438: The Young Child and Music (Birth to Grade 2) | DEC 436: Art Methods in Childhood, Grades 1-6 |
ECE 436: The Young Child and the Arts (Birth to Grade 2) | DEC 437: Methods of Math in Childhood, Grades 1-6 |
ECE 427: Methods of Teaching of English Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL | ECE 427: Methods of Teaching of English Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) |
Upon applying to the graduate program students continue their studies in Masters of Science in Education (MSEd) program. Students continue taking graduate-level coursework for approximately three semesters, and the necessary state-mandated exams. Upon completing the program, candidates earn an MSEd & an initial New York State teaching certification in either:
- Early Childhood Education (Birth to Grade 2) with/without a bilingual extension
- Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) with/without a bilingual extension
The following plan of study outline the graduate coursework for each program: