Early Childhood and Childhood Education (B-6), M.S.

CIP Code:  13.1210

HEGIS Code:  0802.00

This program is designed for students who do not hold initial or provisional certification in Childhood Education or Early Childhood Education. The program requires a minimum of 39 credits of study and includes a one-semester, full-time student teaching experience. Consistent with New York State guidelines, this initial certification program in Early Childhood and Childhood Education requires 150 hours of classroom field experience prior to student teaching. These are course-embedded field experience hours that must be completed in birth-grade 6 settings. Students must obtain fingerprint clearance from the New York State Department of Education or equivalent security clearance prior to the commencement of all field experiences.