Master of Science in Early Childhood and Childhood Education (B-6)

CIP Code: 13.1210

HEGIS Code: 0802.00

The Master of Science in Early Childhood and Childhood Education (B-6) at Siena University is designed for individuals who do not yet hold initial or professional teacher certification in New York State for childhood or early childhood education. The program provides the knowledge, skills, and clinical experiences needed to teach effectively from birth through grade 6, with options for a traditional student teaching pathway or a full-year paid residency. Graduates of the MSEd program are recommended for NYS certification in both Birth - Grade 2 and Grades 1 - 6. Offered fully online, the MSEd can be completed in approximately two years and includes opportunities to gain diverse classroom experience through multiple placements.

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

For details on admissions requirements, visit: MSEd Application Requirements

Prerequisites:

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
A minimum of 30 liberal arts credits

Core Requirements for the Early Childhood and Childhood Education (B-6), M.S. (21 credits)

EDUC - 510. Issues in Contemporary American Education 3 credit(s)
EDUC - 522. Child Psychology & Development 3 credit(s)
EDUC - 527. Foundations and Guidance for Including Students with Disabilities PreK-Grade 6 3 credit(s)
EDUC - 531. Infant, Toddler and Preschool Education & Guidance 3 credit(s)
EDUC - 545. Curriculum, Assessment & Instruction Grades 1-6 3 credit(s)
EDUC - 582. Methods Teaching Math and Science PreK-Grade 6 3 credit(s)
EDUC - 584. Methods Teaching ELA, Social Studies, Arts; PreK-Grade 6 3 credit(s)

Additional Requirements for the Early Childhood and Childhood Education (B-6), M.S. (18 credits)

Education Research (3 credits):

EDUC - 590. Research Seminar 3 credit(s)

Teaching Literacy (6 credits)

EDUC - 561. Literacy in the Primary Grades 3 credit(s)
EDUC - 562. Literacy in the Intermediate Grades 3 credit(s)

Non-credit Requirements (0 credits)

EDUC - 595. Drug, Alcohol, & Tobacco Workshop 0 credit(s)
EDUC - 596. Child Abuse Detection & School Violence Prevention Workshop 0 credit(s)
Dignity for All Students Workshop 0 credit(s)
All workshops must be completed prior to student teaching.

Student Teaching and Student Teaching Seminar (8 credits)

EDUC - 591. Student Teaching 6 credit(s) (non-residency track) OR
EDUC - 597. Residency I 3 credit(s) AND
EDUC - 598. Residency II 3 credit(s) (residency track)
EDUC - 594. Student Teaching Seminar 2 credit(s)

Portfolio Evaluation (1 credit)

EDUC - 593. Portfolio 1 credit(s)

Requirements for Academic Concentration (18 credits)

A concentration in a liberal arts or science area, including American Studies, Biology, English, French, History/Social Studies, Mathematics, Psychology, or Spanish.

Optional Extension

Grade 7-9 Extension (Optional)