M.S. in Ed.: Early childhood education teacher (birth through grade 2)
HEGIS code 0802
NYS SED program code 26736

The program in early childhood education prepares reflective teachers of children from birth through grade two. Our graduates deeply understand how children grow and develop and can successfully guide young children from diverse cultural, social, and language backgrounds. Central to the program's philosophy is a commitment to provide quality education for all young children and advocate for linguistic and cultural developmentally effective practices in early childhood programs and schools. Based on the continual expansion of knowledge about child development, our curriculum is vibrant and addresses emerging issues in the field including infancy and brain research, curriculum design and play, authentic assessment and technology. Students are encouraged to push the boundaries of what is known about early childhood education, as witnessed in our partnership with the Lincoln Center Institute, in which our students explore the relationship between aesthetic education and early childhood educational practices. The program is nationally recognized by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Program/Department Advisors

Advisor Name Title Phone Location Email Office Hours Debey, Mary Program Head 718-951-5205 2309 James Hall mdebey brooklyn.cuny.edu call/email for appointment Shannon, Jacqueline Program Head 718-951-5205 2311 James Hall shannon brooklyn.cuny.edu call/email for appointment

Building codes:    A-Whitehead;   B-Boylan;   J-James;   N-Ingersoll;   NE-Ingersoll Extension;   R-Roosevelt;   RE-Roosevelt Extension;   WEB - West End Building

Students will enroll in the appropriate course of studies listed below (Option A or B or C) based upon teaching experience, previous course work, and the teaching certificates they hold.

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Option (A): 30 credits
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The following program applies to students who hold a New York State Initial Certificate in Early Childhood Education (birth through grade 2) or its equivalent. This program leads to a New York State Professional Certificate in Early Childhood Education (birth through grade 2).
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Matriculation requirements
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Applicants must hold a New York State Initial Certificate in Early Childhood Education (birth through grade 2) or its equivalent.

Applicants must submit scores on the L.A.S.T.
Applicants must have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.00. A minimum grade point average of 3.00 in graduate education courses is required to maintain matriculation.

International applicants for whom English is a second language are required to pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 550 to be considered for admission.

Applicants must obtain and file an application form in the program office in addition to the regular college admission form. Interviews may be required.

Students should note additional requirements found at the beginning of this section as well as in the sections "Admission" and "Academic Regulations and Procedures" of the Brooklyn College Bulletin of Graduate Programs.
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Degree requirements
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Students must complete 30 credits in the following courses.
Education 705.13T; 706.11T; 709.15T; 750.5T; 707.11T; 719.11T and four courses from the following: 705.11T or 708.11T or 725.11T or 720.11T or 727.11T or 728.11T or 710.11T or 709.11T or 709.13T or 726.11T or 710.13T or 751.1T.
During the first semester, students must file a program of study approved by the program adviser. All courses in the early childhood degree sequence require departmental permission for registration.

Education 707.11T and 719.11T are taken consecutively the last two semesters of the student's program of study.


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Option (B): 30 credits
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The following program applies to students who hold a New York State Initial Certificate in Childhood Education (grades 1-6) or its equivalent or a New York State Initial Certificate in Special Subjects (all grades) or its equivalent. This program leads to a New York State Professional Certificate in Early Childhood Education (birth through grade 2).
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Matriculation requirements
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Applicants must hold a New York State Initial Certificate in Childhood Education (grades 1-6) or its equivalent or a New York State Initial Certificate in Special Subjects (all grades) or its equivalent.

Applicants must submit scores on the L.A.S.T.
Applicants must have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.00. A minimum grade point average of 3.00 in graduate education courses is required to maintain matriculation.

International applicants for whom English is a second language are required to pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 550 before being considered for admission.

Applicants must obtain and file an application form in the program office in addition to the regular college admission form. Interviews may be required.

Students should note additional requirements found at the beginning of this section as well as in the sections "Admission" and "Academic Regulations and Procedures" of the Brooklyn College Bulletin of Graduate Programs.
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Degree requirements
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Students must complete 33 credits in the following courses.
Education 705.13T or 706.11T; 705.11T or 708.11T or 725.11T or 751.1T; 720.11T or 727.11T; 728.11T; 710.11T; 709.11T or 709.13T or 709.15T; 710.13T; 764.1T; 707.11T; 719.11T.

During the first semester, students must file a program of study approved by the program adviser. All courses in the early childhood degree sequence require departmental permission for registration.


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Option C: 45 credits
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The following program applies to students who do not hold a New York State Initial Certificate in Early Childhood Education or Childhood Education or Special Subjects or equivalent course work and teaching experience, or who are teaching but do not hold initial certification. This program leads to both New York State Initial and Professional Certificates in Early Childhood Education.
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Matriculation requirements
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Applicants must submit scores on the L.A.S.T.

Applicants must have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.00. A minimum grade point average of 3.00 in graduate education courses is required to maintain matriculation.

International applicants for whom English is a second language are required to pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 550 before being considered for admission.

Applicants must obtain and file an application form in the program office in addition to the regular college admission form. Interviews may be required.

Students should note additional requirements found at the beginning of this section as well as in the sections "Admission" and "Academic Regulations and Procedures" of the Brooklyn College Bulletin of Graduate Programs.

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Degree requirements
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Students must complete 45 credits in the following courses.

Education 705.13T; 705.11T; 706.11T; 708.11T or 725.11T or 751.1T; 720.11T; 709.11T or 709.13T; 728.11T; 727.11T; 710.13T; 710.11T; 709.15T; 764T; 707.11T; 719.11T.

During the first semester, students must file a program of study approved by the program adviser. All courses in the early childhood degree sequence require departmental permission for registration.

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CUNY Ph.D.
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The City University of New York offers a doctoral program in urban education and in educational psychology. General information about CUNY Ph.D. programs is in the chapter "Support for Academic Success in Graduate School." School of Education courses may be credited toward the CUNY doctoral degree with permission of the executive officer of the doctoral program. For information, students should consult with the dean of the School of Education and the executive officer of the doctoral program.