Overview
Early Childhood Education - Birth-Grade 2. Influencing a young child's growth, development and learning during this stage has lifelong implications. Early childhood professionals can find their work deeply fulfilling as they witness children say their first words, paint their first pictures or learn to write their names.
At Mercy College, the 39-credit Master of Science in Early Childhood Education, Birth - Grade 2 at Mercy College New York, prepares teacher candidates and early childhood professionals for New York State certification. Coursework, field experiences and clinical practice, such as student teaching, help candidates for a career in early childhood education.
Early Childhood Education candidates can pursue multiple certificates:
- Early Childhood, Birth to Grade 2
- Early Childhood, Birth to Grade 2 and Childhood Education, Grades 1 - 6, Dual Certification
- Early Childhood, Birth to Grade 2, childhood Education, Grades 1 - 6, with Students with Disabilities, Triple Certification
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Educational Foundations from Diverse Perspectives
- Fndtns Educ Sdnts w/Dsblts
- Tchng English as 2nd Lang
- Ed Evl/Assmt ECldhd-Adol&Dsabl
- Aprchs Lit: EChldhd-Adolescenc
- Intr Erl Chld Ed:Fndtn/Meth/Mt
- Wrk w/Prnts/Famls Erl Chld-Chl
- Lang Arts Cldhd/ ECldhd Educ
- Soc Studies Cldhd/ECldhd Edu
- Math Cldhd/ECldhd Educ
- Science Cldhd/ECldhd Educ
- Assess/Crct Lit Prb EChld/Chl
- Student Teaching Experience
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Education Teaching Early Childhood Education View 3101 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- Résumé
- Test scores
- Additional transcripts from other colleges or universities
Tuition Fee
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International
36153 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 927 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
36153 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 927 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for New York City
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Funding
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