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Early Childhood Education, M.S.
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39-48 Credits
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Start young children on the path to lifelong success as a thoughtful, compassionate educator. Build a foundation for using innovative technologies in the classroom. Offered online and in blended options either full- or part-time, New York Tech’s Early Childhood Education, M.S. is ideal for working professionals and adult learners.
Why Earn Your Master’s in Early Childhood Education at New York Tech?
Offered online and in blended options on a full- or part-time basis, the Early Childhood Education, M.S. is ideal for working professionals and adult learners seeking flexibility in their education. The program is designed for individuals who have earned a bachelor’s degree and want to become teachers of children from birth through second grade.
Become a reflective practitioner, putting what you learn in your courses to work in real classrooms. A technology-infused curriculum will help you engage your young students with the latest innovations in both teaching and learning.
New York Tech’s emphasis on diversity ensures that you’ll develop culturally responsive teaching practices and can work with diverse student populations—skills that are in great demand.
Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible for New York State certification as a teacher of Early Childhood Education, birth to second grade. In many instances, New York State certification can be applied toward requirements for teaching certification in other states. In addition, our graduates experience high success rates on New York State certification examinations (NYSTCE).
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What You’ll Learn
Focus on instructional planning and assessment, technology integration, and teaching diverse student populations. Engage in field experiences at education programs and schools in your area.
Expand your employability by taking an additional three courses for an extension in bilingual education.
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Customize Your Studies
Our New York Tech education programs give you the opportunity to learn in a setting that best suits your lifestyle. We offer classes online 24/7, on our New York City and Long Island campuses, and through partner sites in New York.
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Bilingual Extension
Become certified to teach English Language Learners (ELLs) in a bilingual setting with a few additional courses and supervised field experiences in a bilingual setting.
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Teacher Certification
New York Tech facilitates your pathway to certification, which is required in New York State for all teachers, administrators, school counselors, psychologists, and more.
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DASA Workshops
Applicants for a New York State teacher certification are required to complete six hours of training supporting the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), which seeks to provide public elementary and secondary school students with a safe and supportive environment.
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Building Leadership for Teachers
New York Tech’s Building Leadership for Teachers (BLT) online micro-credential program provides K-12 educators with a new, flexible, and less time-intensive approach to professional development.
Stats & Rankings
#82
New York Tech was named #82 in the Best Online Master’s in Education Programs in 2022.
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$90,180
The annual mean wage for education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare, in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area.
BLS, May 2023
#17
New York Tech placed #17 in the Master’s in Education Online: Top 50 Values in 2024.
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Program Details
Learn more about the Early Childhood Education, M.S. program, including admission requirements, how to apply, and scholarship/funding opportunities.
To be eligible to apply to the Early Childhood Education, M.S. program, you’ll need:
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution in biology, chemistry, economics, English, history, life science, math, physics, or psychology.
- A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0
- To have completed specific general education requirements in the liberal arts and sciences
To apply, submit the following:
- Online application
- Personal statement: Why do you want to become an early childhood educator?
- Two letters of recommendation
- Immunization form
- $50 application fee
- Official copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts
- An interview with the program chair, which may be held electronically
Explore opportunities to offset program costs, including New York Tech scholarships, graduate assistantships, and federal financial aid.
The Master of Science in Early Childhood Education at New York Institute of Technology is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). CAEP is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation to accredit programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional school personnel.
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From a technology-infused curriculum to exploring how to help diverse learners thrive, find out more about the Early Education, M.S. at New York Tech.