Welcome to the Department of Early Childhood and Childhood Education (ECCE). As a faculty we are committed to preparing competent, qualified, and caring teachers for diverse urban settings. ECCE programs prepare students for initial/professional New York State certification to teach children at the early childhood (birth to grade 2) and childhood (grades 1-6) levels and offers bilingual extensions for those who wish to work in multilingual settings and for NYS certified teachers seeking a bilingual extension in Birth to Grade 6.

Undergraduate Programs

12-Credit Minor

12-credit minor in Early Childhood/Childhood Education.

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Minor-to-Masters

ECCE offers two Minor-to-Masters (MtM) programs leading to NYS initial teaching certification.

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Certificate: Infant-Toddler Program

The Infant Toddler Certificate Program will provide 12 credits for those providing care for infants and toddlers.

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Early Childhood Education

Masters of Science in Education

Childhood Education

Masters of Science in Education

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Bilingual Extension, Birth - Grade 6

This certificate leads to an advanced certificate in literacy in Early Childhood and Childhood Education.

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September 30, 2026

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Human Rights Education and Transformative Justice Adv. Cert. Information Session

Hope you will join us for this session!

October 3, 2026

10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

2nd Annual Fall Alumni Rendezvous

Reminisce. Reconnect. Celebrate. Join us for the 2nd Annual Fall Alumni Rendezvous, a festive day back on campus celebrating all things Lehman. Reconnect with classmates, explore campus, and enjoy live music, the Name That Sim Contest, the Lehman Link-Up Walkway, guided tours, a Performing Arts Showcase, raffles and giveaways, a beer garden, and a BBQ-style lunch with gluten-free and vegetarian options. Celebrate the memories, connections, and community that make Lehman special!

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