Overview
Earning this degree helps early childhood educators gain flexibility in their current positions and expand their job opportunities. Graduates of the College of Saint Rose master’s program in Early Childhood Education are qualified for leadership roles in early childhood education.
Key facts:
This program is designed for students who do not hold initial certification in Early Childhood Education, and it provides the education course work required for initial and professional certification for teaching in birth through grade 2 in New York State and reciprocal states.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Educational Research
- Integrative Research Seminar
- Thesis
- Found Early Child Education
- Curricula For Young Children
- Literacy in Primary Grades
- Survey of Educational Psychology
- Child Development and Health
- Violence Prevention
- Child Abuse Prevention
- Dignity For All Students
- Substance Abuse Workshop
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Fall Enrollment: June 1 - priority deadline
Language
Credits
45-48
Delivered
Disciplines
Education Educational Psychology Early Childhood Education View 514 other Masters in Educational Psychology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Online application and $40 application fee starting Nov 1st, 2018.
- Statement of Purpose (approximately 300 words)— An effective Statement of Purpose will provide faculty reviewers with an understanding of the applicant’s objectives and motivation for pursuing a graduate degree or certificate.
- Resume— A current resume is required for all programs.
- Unofficial Transcripts— eg. electronic copies of official transcripts issued by institutions of higher education.
- Certification/Licensure Documentation — eg. state licensure examination results, copies of certifications.
- Test Scores— eg. electronic copies of GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS, and PTE test results.
- Visa Documents— eg. passports, financial verification documents.
- Miscellaneous— eg. WES evaluations, CITE internship forms.
- Letters of Recommendation
- Official Exam Scores
- Proof of English Proficiency (international applicants only)
Tuition Fee
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International
17977 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 799 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
17977 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 799 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Albany
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.