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

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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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Graduate Programs

Early Childhood Education

Masters of Science in Education 

Childhood Education

Masters of Science in Education 


ADVANCE 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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UPCOMING DEPARTMENTAL EVENTS

April 8, 2024 - April 8, 2024

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Session 2: Disrupting Micro (Macro) Aggressions: Promoting Awareness, Understanding Intersectionality, and Creating Dialogue Among the Higher Education Community

The Office of Compliance and Diversity cordially invites you to attend the 2nd session workshop on Disrupting Micro (Macro) Aggressions: Promoting Awareness, Understanding Intersectionality, and Creating Dialogue Among the Higher Education Community, on Monday, April 8th from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.