Overview

The Childhood Education program

If you do not have an undergraduate degree in education, you can enroll in our initial/professional program. If you have completed an approved undergraduate major and hold New York State initial certification in childhood education, you can enroll in our professional program.

The features of the Childhood Education program of the University at Buffalo include:

individual course selection according to interests, especially for those pursuing the professional certification

learning and research opportunities at Explore and More Children's Museum, the Fisher-Price Lab, and Western New York organizations that serve children and youth

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Child Development and Learning

Sociological Bases of Education

Instructional Practices in Elementary Schools

Improving Social Studies Instruction, Elementary

Improving Elementary Science Instruction

Improving Elementary Mathematics Instruction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

57 SCH

57-60

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buffalo, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible for this program, you must have majored in or completed 30 credit hours in one of the following areas:

Arts: Art History, Dance, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts

English

Languages other than English (e.g., French, Spanish)

Mathematics

Natural Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics

Social Sciences: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science

Social Sciences Interdisciplinary (Health & Human Services: Early Childhood Concentration only)

Application fee: A $50 non-refundable application fee

Test scores

Two references

Unofficial transcripts

Statement of education and career goals

Official original proof of your degree

A course-by-course transcript evaluation by a NACES member organization

A copy of your passport biographical page

Official test scores for either the TOEFL, the IELTS or PTE

Financial documentation — International graduate applicants must document their ability to pay for all costs

An official bank statement

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

25740 USD / year

≈ 25740 USD / year
Out-of-State

25740 USD / year

≈ 25740 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year

Living costs

Buffalo

United States

920 - 1560 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

The Childhood Education program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Buffalo

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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