Teaching Early Childhood and Childhood Education for Teachers, MAT
The Early Childhood/ Childhood Education graduate program for Teachers leading to a Master
of Arts in Teaching offers an integrated combination of rigorous academic study and clinically
rich fieldwork focusing on the needs of all young learners. The program culminates in a dual
degree in early childhood and childhood education and prepares students to teach children from
birth through grade 6. The program offers a 12-month, full-time and part-time course of study,
combining virtual and online courses.
The dual degree for teachers is intended to support the professional growth of initially licensed
teachers and assist their continued development as high performing, skilled, and passionate
educator-practitioners who advocate for their students, understanding the developmental range,
needs, and challenges of young learners, in alignment with NYSED Culturally Responsive and
Sustaining Framework. MAT candidates will become well-versed in all aspects of children’s
learning, developing the content skills and pedagogy to motivate, teach, and help all students
achieve their potential. This program develops teachers' understanding of the urgent mission to
develop equity based, safe environments in our classrooms and schools for all children to thrive.
MAT graduates will be well-positioned to make a difference in the lives of the children they teach.
Requirements1
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ED-610 | Foundations and Contemporary Issues Of Urban & Special Education | 3 |
| ED-615 | Foundations of Literacy: Research and Practice | 3 |
| ED-622 | Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| ED-625 | Curriculum in General and Special Education: Instruction & Planning in Inclusive Learning Environments to Support Whole Child Development | 3 |
| ED-630 | Language and Literacy Development in Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Early Childhood Classrooms | 3 |
| ED-640 | The Development of Mathematical Thinking and Science Exploration in Diverse Early Childhood Classrooms | 3 |
| ED-642 | Planning for Effective Math and Science Instruction in Childhood Classrooms | 3 |
| ED-645 | Application and Problem-Solving in Mathematics for Early Childhood and Childhood Classrooms | 3 |
| ED-670 | Teaching English Language Learners and Multi-Cultural Issues | 3 |
| ED-680 | Language and Literacy Development in Linguistically & Culturally Diverse Childhood Classrooms | 3 |
| ED-725 | Teacher As Researcher: Capstone Project In a General Education Setting/Early Childhood Or Childhood Education | 3 |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
- 1
In addition to the above requirements, students are required to complete the following:
- Workshops for NY State certification exams in CST 1-2 for Early Childhood/Childhood Education
- Workshops to support TPA
- Workshops in Career Planning, resumes, and interviewing skills for post-MAT employment
Recommended Sequence1
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ED-610 | Foundations and Contemporary Issues Of Urban & Special Education | 3 |
| ED-625 | Curriculum in General and Special Education: Instruction & Planning in Inclusive Learning Environments to Support Whole Child Development | 3 |
| ED-640 | The Development of Mathematical Thinking and Science Exploration in Diverse Early Childhood Classrooms | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ED-615 | Foundations of Literacy: Research and Practice | 3 |
| ED-622 | Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| ED-642 | Planning for Effective Math and Science Instruction in Childhood Classrooms | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| ED-630 | Language and Literacy Development in Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Early Childhood Classrooms | 3 |
| ED-645 | Application and Problem-Solving in Mathematics for Early Childhood and Childhood Classrooms | 3 |
| ED-670 | Teaching English Language Learners and Multi-Cultural Issues | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| ED-680 | Language and Literacy Development in Linguistically & Culturally Diverse Childhood Classrooms | 3 |
| ED-725 | Teacher As Researcher: Capstone Project In a General Education Setting/Early Childhood Or Childhood Education | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
- 1
In addition to the above requirements, students are required to complete the following:
- Workshops for NY State certification exams in CST 1-2 for Early Childhood/Childhood Education
- Workshops to support TPA
- Workshops in Career Planning, resumes, and interviewing skills for post-MAT employment