Teaching Early Childhood and Childhood Education, MAT
The Teaching Early Childhood and Childhood Education graduate program 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 is intended to develop 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-605 | Foundations & Contemporary Issues Of Education | 3 |
| 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-630 | Language and Literacy Development in Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Early Childhood Classrooms | 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 |
| 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-710 | Student Teaching & Mentored Internship In a General Education Setting/Early Childhood Or Childhood Education | 6 |
| ED-725 | Teacher As Researcher: Capstone Project In a General Education Setting/Early Childhood Or Childhood Education | 3 |
| Total Credits | 42 | |
- 1
In addition to the above requirements, students are required to complete the following:
- Online seminar in Child Abuse Prevention and Identification
- Two-hour course in Violence Prevention and Intervention
- Workshops for preparation of NY State EAS certification exam and CST 3
- Six-hour seminar in Dignity for All Students
- Workshops for NY State certification exams in CST 1-2 for Childhood Education
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-712 | Student Teaching and Mentored Internship | 6 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| ED-605 | Foundations & Contemporary Issues Of Education | 3 |
| ED-725 | Teacher As Researcher: Capstone Project In a General Education Setting/Early Childhood Or Childhood Education | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 42 | |
- 1
In addition to the above requirements, students are required to complete the following:
- Online seminar in Child Abuse Prevention and Identification
- Two-hour course in Violence Prevention and Intervention
- Workshops for preparation of NY State EAS certification exam and CST 3
- Six-hour seminar in Dignity for All Students
- Workshops for NY State certification exams in CST 1-2 for Childhood Education