Childhood Education

Overview

The coursework of the Childhood Education program of University at Albany emphasizes student engagement to build conceptual knowledge through strategic and targeted instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners. The program includes focused coursework on literacy development and instruction.

Increase your understanding of current education standards, technology, classroom strategies, and assessment methods, and learn how to identify and intervene when students encounter challenges.

If you hold initial New York State (NYS) teacher certification in childhood education, or if you already hold permanent NYS teacher certification in another content area, the master's in childhood education enables you to pursue professional certification to teach grades 1-6. To enter the program, you must possess initial teaching certification in childhood education.

Program of Study

This curriculum is regularly updated to include current best practices of professionals working in the field. Coursework can be completed part-time online or part-time or full-time on campus.

Student Learning Objectives

Learning objectives that UAlbany students are expected to attain through their course of study within their academic program.

• Our students demonstrate an understanding of the literacy knowledge and instruction appropriate for educational and/or community settings.

• Students apply their understanding of diversity, equity, and technology to educational and/or community settings.

• Students apply their content knowledge and understanding of literacy practices to the education and/or community setting of their choice through a reflective essay or inquiry project.