Early Childhood Education: Birth-Grade 2 MSc

at Mercy University Bronx Campus

Teach infants, toddlers and young children about the world. Influence a young child’s growth, development and learning with our M.S. in Early Childhood Education: Birth-Grade 2.Early childhood is a critical period in human development. Influencing a young child's growth, development and learning during this stage has lifelong implications. Early childhood professionals can find their work deeply fulfilling as they witness children say their first words, paint their first pictures or learn to write their names.

At Mercy College, the 39-credit Master of Science in Early Childhood Education, Birth - Grade 2, prepares teacher candidates and early childhood professionals for New York State certification. Coursework, field experiences and clinical practice, such as student teaching, help candidates for a career in early childhood education.Dual or Triple certifications require additional courses and field experiences. In order to gain initial certification, candidates must complete the required coursework and practicums and pass state examinations. Professional certification (permanent) requires and initial certificate and three years of teaching experience.